Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 11:40 .

Energy Grid Connection and Monetization Challenges in Germany

Securing a grid connection in Germany presents significant challenges due to its status as the largest power market in Europe. Oliver, CEO of DVLP.Energy, describes a tool for project developers to navigate site development for utility-scale storage. Several categories of energy storage applications are identified, including power quality and reliability, essential for maintaining system standards and meeting energy requirements. In terms of monetization, Germany has established markets like Frequency Containment Reserve (FCR) and is developing additional markets for reactive power and momentary reserves. Hybrid Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are employed to optimize renewable energy contracts, promoting innovation in energy technologies while fostering sustainable practices. Current regulatory systems in Germany, such as the Redispatch system, also complicate grid utilization strategies. Collaborative efforts, including cable pooling, are essential for enhancing energy integration, allowing multiple operators to share grid access effectively. Despite these initiatives, collaboration remains complex, often hindered by regulatory restrictions and the need for upfront investment in infrastructure.

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Speaker

Dr. Oliver Schmidt
CEO
dvlp.energy
Germany

Talk of session: Utility-scale Storage: New Challenges and New Strategies

As the energy storage market has evolved, one of the biggest barriers to battery storage deployment is grid connection. In Germany, one of Europe's most attractive markets, several gigawatts of storage remain stuck in connection queues, which questions project business cases as long-term revenues are unknown and projects cannot go online soon to benefit from existing prices and market conditions. Limited grid capacity means developers must act proactively and think creatively. Possible solutions include closer collaboration with DSOs to enable system-friendly integration, co-locating batteries with PV to use existing infrastructure, or cable pooling to optimize grid usage. Therefore, beyond trading and arbitrage, strategies like infrastructure sharing, partnerships with optimizers, and renting out batteries through tolling instead of developing projects are gaining ground. This session will examine how to navigate grid constraints and unlock the full value of storage in today's evolving energy system.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Anna Darmani
Principal Analyst, Energy Storage Europe
Wood Mackenzie
United Kingdom

To Talk

Beyond Revenues - Future Proof Revenue Stack for BESS

Speaker

Sebastian Glibic
Transaction Manager
Vattenfall
Netherlands

To Talk

Comparing Co-Location Models for Utility-scale Storage Across Europe

Speaker

Genna Boyle
Chief Commercial Officer & Head of EMEA
Gridcog
United Kingdom

To Talk

From Merchant Risk to Bankable Flexibility: Utility-scale Battery Storage Business Models in Grid-Constrained Markets

Speaker

Dr. Stefan Englberger
Head of Commercial & Investment Analysis
ECO STOR GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Unlocking Utility-scale Storage in Europe: Overcoming Grid Bottlenecks With Innovative Business Models and Best Practices

Speaker

Eva Zimmermann
Senior Research Associate Flexible Energy
Aurora Energy Research
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk

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