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Enervis Battery Storage Index: German BESS revenues rebound in March amid Middle East tensions The index provides independent assessment of historical and potential revenues for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Mirko Schlossarczyk, Jonas Anthonioz
17 hours ago
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Volatility returns: Battery revenues in March 2026 March saw a sharp rebound in battery revenues in Germany. While average price levels increased only moderately, shifting dynamics between solar-driven price troughs and fossil-driven peaks created a more favourable trading environment. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and co-founder of suena energy, analyses what defined the month and why cross-market strategies proved particularly effective.
Lennard Wilkening
Apr 27, 2026
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From patchwork to harmony: The case for aligning standards in energy storage Improving safety and security does not require lowering standards, but it does require aligning them. This is where an industry-led approach – one that brings together manufacturers, developers, validators and insurers – comes in, writes Ken Stewart, senior manager ESS at Sungrow Europe.
Ken Stewart
Apr 20, 2026
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Why system-level fire testing is becoming the new benchmark for grid-scale BESS safety As utility-scale battery energy storage systems continue to be deployed across Australia’s National Electricity Market, fire risk assessment is rapidly shifting from a compliance exercise to a core project viability consideration. For developers, asset owners, insurance considerations and regulators, the key question is no longer whether systems meet component certification standards, but how complete BESS systems behave under severe real-world conditions.
Leo Zhao
Apr 14, 2026
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The return of negative prices: Battery revenues in February 2026 February began with familiar winter stability, but ended with the return of negative prices driven by solar feed-in. As market dynamics started to shift, battery revenues reflected both compression and emerging new opportunities. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and Co-Founder of suena energy, explores what defined the month and what it signals for spring.
Lennard Wilkening
Apr 08, 2026
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Enervis German BESS Index: Revenues declined again in February Assessment of historical and future achievable revenues for large-scale battery storage systems shows volatility in achievable revenues over 13-month period. Slight improvement forecast for 2026 revenues.
Mirko Schlossarczyk, Jonas Anthonioz
Apr 01, 2026
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Financial sponsor capital increasingly complements utility investment in battery storage With BESS now an investable asset class, infrastructure funds are acquiring developer platforms and financing large portfolios to accelerate deployment across Europe. Carlos Candil and Carlo de Haas of Lincoln International are dissecting the trend.
Carlos Candil, Carlo de Haas
Mar 06, 2026

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Making revenues stack up Poor profitability for daytime solar generation is driving a likely paradigm shift, argues Michael Salomon. The president of energy storage consultancy Clean Horizon says Europe needs more than market signals to keep investors interested in renewables and storage.
Michael Salomon
May 20, 2025
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A safer energy future depends on smarter storage: Why we need a holistic approach to battery energy storage system fire safety Trade body the European Association for the Storage of Energy (EASE) has drafted guidance on battery energy storage system (BESS) safety to help deepen public trust and ensure first responders have the best protection during battery-related incidents.
Carolina Cruz
May 16, 2025
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Enervis Battery Storage Index: Revenues rise in March The index provides independent assessment of historical and potential revenues for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Mirko Schlossarczyk, Jonas Anthonioz
Apr 30, 2025
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German battery energy storage: a key technology for grid integration? While Germany's new coalition government has made the right noises about energy storage in its written agreement, the lack of concrete reform and legal certainty in the terms used is not enough for investors to bank on.
Boris Scholtka, Franziska Rothe, Marija L. Krstanović
Apr 17, 2025
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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 volatility, not all projects are equally viable. At ABO Energy, we're witnessing a shift in the investment landscape, where preparedness is the key to success.
Anoucheh Bellefleur
Apr 09, 2025
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Unlimited energy storage in Europe Most studies of European 100% renewable energy overlook pumped-hydro energy storage (PHES), for the following, incorrect, reasons: there are few PHES sites; more dams on rivers are required; large areas of land are flooded; large amounts of water are required; there is a heavy environmental cost; and the capital cost of PHES is high. All these perceptions are wrong.
International Solar Energy Society
Mar 14, 2025
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Enervis BESS Index: What revenues can and could be achieved with large battery storage systems in Germany With the large-scale battery storage market in Germany on the cusp of a rapid expansion, consultancy Enervis is examining how revenues have evolved recently and what the future holds.
Jonas Anthonioz, Mirko Schlossarczyk
Mar 13, 2025
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The role of battery energy storage systems in sustainable data centers While many data centres have started using solar power as part of their energy sources, they still depend on grid energy because of regulatory issues like discom regulations and banking policies. To enhance the use of green energy and lessen reliance on fossil-fuel-based grid electricity, combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with hybrid solar and wind power systems is a practical solution.
Hemanshu Bhatt
Mar 11, 2025
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A fork in the road for energy storage Faster-than-expected price falls and global oversupply of batteries will go up against a rising tide of global protectionism this year. So how will it all shape up for the energy storage industry? Storage industry thought leader and UN adviser Marek Kubik considers the key issues.
Marek Kubik
Feb 10, 2025
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