Germany to build 60 MW battery storage park
New large-scale storage project in Brandenburg will ease grid bottlenecks, absorb more renewable power, and support local communities with clean energy.
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Germany: A new battery storage park with a capacity of 60 MW / 240 MWh is set to be built in Brandenburg, Germany, in an area designated to relieve pressure on the grid caused by rising renewable energy generation.
The project, developed by re.venture GmbH, will be one of the largest battery plants commissioned in the country. Spread across 1.5 ha, it will be able to supply a medium-sized city with electricity for up to 12 hours.
The storage park is designed to absorb locally generated renewable energy and release it when required, helping to stabilise the grid and reduce the need for costly redispatch and curtailment measures. Each year, large volumes of renewable power in Germany are curtailed because the network cannot handle the surplus.
“With this battery plant, green and locally generated electricity can be stored and later supplied when needed,” said Jens Kompauer, founder and CEO of re.venture. “Every kilowatt hour that we do not have to curtail conserves resources, strengthens industry and benefits consumers.”
The system will use two dedicated substations to connect directly to the regional 110 kV network, ensuring seamless integration. Its modular architecture allows expansion to 480 MWh to meet future energy needs.
Thanks to rapid response times in the millisecond range, the facility will also provide vital system services such as frequency control, reserve power, and black start capability, supporting grid stability in near real time.
The project is also expected to benefit the local economy, with tax revenues and municipal partnerships ensuring much of the added value remains within the region.
Source: Smart Energy International
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