10 projects to watch: renewable energy projects
2025 is a pivotal year for the renewable energy sector, with a range of high-impact projects nearing final investment decision (FID). These ventures, spanning offshore wind, solar and onshore wind, are set to unlock
US states tendering for 550 MW of energy storage
A request for proposals (RfP) has been drawn up for around 450 MW of storage capacity in Michigan and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) wants a 100 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) for its new 1.55 GW gas and
The rise of bankable BESS projects in Europe
As the renewable energy sector rapidly evolves, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as a critical pillar for decarbonization. However, with capital constraints and rising market
The Energy Storage Market in Germany
ISSUE 2019 Energy storage systems are an integral part of Germany''s Energiewende ("Energy Transition") project. While the demand for energy storage is growing across Europe, Germany
Global wind, solar, battery costs to fall further in 2025
The global cost of clean power technologies will continue its fall into 2025, with wind, solar and battery technologies expected to experience additional drops of between 2%
Spain plans first capacity market auctions for summer 2025
Grid firm power capacity contracts, available to cover peak demand when needed, would be allocated via auctions with successful bidders being paid a fixed monthly fee
Germany''s latest onshore wind and solar auctions
Germany''s federal authority Bundesnetzagentur has published the results of the auctions for onshore wind and solar installations on buildings and noise barriers that closed on 1 February 2025.
Germany concludes solar-plus-storage tender with average price
The final tariffs ranged from €0.077/kWh to €0.0878/kWh, with an average price of €0.08/kWh. Through these tenders, the Bundesnetzagentur mostly selects PV projects
Germany''s Innovation Tender: Unleashing the Full
Germany''s innovation tender is at a crossroads. While solar auctions are booming in Germany, their restrictive design has led to lower volumes of co-located solar and storage projects, limiting their economic
2025 Agenda
The successful development of large-scale energy storage projects in Germany depends not only on regulatory processes, but also on the selection of the appropriate battery technology and the associated corporate services.
Germany''s Strong Renewable Energy Growth and
Stationary energy storage technologies are seen growing on a global scale, with the introduction of new sustainability targets and investments from many of the major economies, including Germany, the UK, and India.
Germany: 400MW+ of solar-storage projects win
A PV and battery storage project in Buttel, Schleswig-Holstein, from developer Enerparc which won an innovation auction contract in 2021. Image: Enerparc. The latest Innovation Tender in Germany has concluded,
Solar projects dominate in preferred bid rounds
The Ministry of Electricity has confirmed that all eight renewable energy projects awarded under Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) are solar
Germany Lowers Price Ceilings for 2025 Solar PV
The German Federal Network Agency, Bundesnetzagentur, has reduced the price ceilings for 2025 solar PV auctions to reflect the decreasing levelized cost of electricity.New Price Ceilings: • Ground-Mounted Solar PV:
Germany Awards 587 MW Solar with Storage Projects
Of the 154 bids submitted, 50 were awarded contracts for a combined 587 MW of solar plus storage projects. The bids quoted in the auction ranged from €0.0674 (~$0.072)/kWh to €0.0745 (~$0.080)/kWh, which were
Bundesnetzagentur
Price ceilings for renewable energy auctions Year of issue 2024 Date of issue 2024.12.19 The Bundesnetzagentur has today published its new determinations setting price
Overcoming the Obstacles in the German Energy Storage Sector
Germany''s commitment to renewable energy storage is reshaping the energy landscape, from hybrid projects to decentralized self-generation. According to Bloomberg New
Europe''s renewables market powers battery storage
Europe''s battery storage capacity is expected to grow around five-fold by 2030, bringing with it increasing returns for energy majors, project developers and traders, as the cost of new projects
Germany: A look at the 5 largest upcoming solar
5 largest upcoming solar PV projects in Germany for 2025 Germany''s renewable energy growth relies on the success of major solar projects. Here are five developments that are driving this progress forward. 1.
Germany Awards 488 MW Solar Plus Storage Projects in
Germany''s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has awarded 488 MW of solar plus storage capacity in the latest round of its innovation tender for renewable energy
Energy Outlook 2025: Energy Storage
Energy storage is rapidly emerging as a vital component of the global energy landscape, driven by the increasing integration of renewable energy sources and the need for grid stability. As the world transitions towards cleaner
Germany revises down price ceilings for PV auctions in 2025
In 2025, Germany''s auctions for ground-mounted solar PV systems, rooftop solar PV systems and innovative auctions (solar-plus-storage) will see a price ceiling decrease.
A 2025 Update on Utility-Scale Energy Storage
While the energy storage market continues to rapidly expand, fueled by record-low battery costs and robust policy support, challenges still loom on the horizon—tariffs, shifting tax incentives, and supply chain uncertainties
Innovation Tender: Germany picks 587MW of solar
To date, it has seen only bids for solar PV and battery projects, but for the first time in the latest round, wind projects combined with energy storage received bids. However, none were successful, with only solar-plus
Renewable Energy Developments in Germany
Germany''s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has set price ceilings for renewable energy tenders scheduled for 2025. These caps are designed to ensure competitive pricing, encouraging further investments in