BW ESS and Zelos advance a 1.5 GW BESS project pipeline
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BW ESS and Zelos Advance 1.5 GW Battery Storage
BW ESS and Zelos Energy Developments are jointly developing a 1.5 GW portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the German states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Sachsen-Anhalt. The
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BW ESS and Zelos advance 1.5GW BESS project
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Why do we need energy storage systems in Germany?
Increasing the share of renewables poses new challenges: Excess energy produced during off-peak hours needs to be stored and made available when needed. Since energy storage systems (ESS) can balance supply and demand, they are an essential part of Germany’s energy transition. In line with this, the market for ESS is constantly growing.
Why does BW ESS invest in Germany?
The expanded footprint in Germany reinforces BW ESS’ commitment to unlocking the value of energy storage”, said Roberto Jiménez, Executive Director, BW ESS. Germany is Europe’s largest and most liquid power market. It ranks among the top three most attractive European markets for BESS investment, alongside Italy and Great Britain.
What does BW ESS stand for?
16 April 2025, Zürich / Berlin – BW ESS and Zelos Energy Developments today announce that they are working on advancing a 1.5 GW portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the federal states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Sachsen-Anhalt in Northeast Germany.
Why is BW ESS expanding its footprint in Germany?
The expanded footprint in Germany reinforces BW ESS’ commitment to unlocking the value of energy storage”, said Roberto Jiménez, executive director, BW ESS. According to Aurora Energy Research, Germany is Europe’s largest and most liquid power market.
Who is BW ESS?
Part of BW Group, BW ESS can leverage a global industry network, as well as decades of experience in energy infrastructure investment, delivery, and operation. Zelos Energy Developments is an energy project- and asset developer based in Berlin, Germany.
How much does electricity cost in Germany?
The average price came in at €0.0466 ($0.0532)/kWh, with final prices ranging from €0.0399/kWh to €0.0488/kWh. From a regional perspective, the largest volume awarded was in Bavaria (607 MW), followed by Brandenburg (367 MW) and Lower Saxony (315 MW).