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Sandra Enkhardt
Sandra is News Director of pv magazine Deutschland. She has been reporting on solar since 2008.
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Successful test of grid frequency stabilization with German battery storage
In the "SUREVIVE" pilot project, tests are being conducted to determine how storage systems can actively stabilize the power system. In an initial test within the medium-voltage grid, the plant reacted in "grid-forming" mode as planned.
Apr 27, 2026
Germany may curtail preferential treatment of large battery storage facilities near substations
The recently introduced preferential treatment for large battery storage facilities within a 200-meter radius of substations may soon be scaled back under the next amendment to the building code. At a minimum, lawmakers are considering tightening the eligible zone by introducing a minimum setback of 100 meters, effectively limiting the preferential treatment to projects located within a narrower band of 100 to 200 meters around substations.
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Long-duration battery storage can contribute to security of supply more cost-effectively than gas-fired power plants, LCP Delta finds
LCP Delta has conducted a study analyzing the potential contribution of long-duration battery storage to security of supply within capacity tenders in Germany, including an economic comparison with gas-fired power plants and the resulting costs to the public. However, the authors explicitly note that they are not advocating for a complete phase-out of new gas-fired power plants.
Volkswagen announces vehicle-to-grid offering in Germany, soon wider Europe
Registration will be possible from June, and the service will then be available from the fourth quarter under VW's Elli brand. The integrated offer consists of an electric vehicle, app, electricity tariff, smart meter, wallbox, and installation.
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Varta launches all-in-one residential inverter and modular battery
The German manufacturer has launched an integrated energy system combining inverter, storage and energy management in a modular, scalable solution for new and existing PV installations. The system supports AC/DC coupling, backup power and smart energy optimization.
New German allowances give further boosts for plug-in PV and storage
Germany’s revised VDE standard enables simplified registration of larger plug-in photovoltaic systems and storage, effectively removing previous capacity limits for self-installation and paving the way for high-capacity battery integration.
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