Germany Archives - Energy Storage

Germany

All Germany news

Finance

Modo Energy raises $33M and sets out AI ambitions Venture capital firm Molten Ventures leads investment in global battery energy storage benchmarking business Modo Energy. Founded in the United Kingdom in 2019, Modo Energy has expanded to cover continental European markets, Australia and the United States.

Dec 03, 2025

Pumped storage hydropower plant

Projects & Applications

Uniper to recommission 160 MW pumped storage plant in Germany The Happurg pumped storage plant was shut down in 2011 for safety reasons after the base of the upper reservoir was damaged. Uniper has carried out feasibility studies on the site, with a view to reconnecting it to the grid in 2028. The facility can store approximately 850 MWh of electricity in the form of pumped water.

Blathnaid O’Dea

Jun 26, 2024

Battery storage systems

Grid-scale

The Mobility House, GESI to deliver 8 GW of battery storage in Germany The portfolio is to be implemented by a joint venture between the two companies by 2035. The Mobility House will contribute its experience in commercilization of the batteries, while GESI will handle project coordination and financing.

Jun 25, 2024

Varta energy storage

Finance

Varta cuts revenue forecast amid storage market slowdown German battery maker Varta AG has revised its revenue forcast for fiscal year 2024 due to a "significant deterioration" in the energy storage market environment.

Jun 24, 2024

Stationary storage systems from The Mobility House

Second-life batteries

The Mobility House moves forward with second-life battery systems and launches vehicle-to-grid business The Mobility House (THM) has announced a number of advances over the last week. The Munich-based company just launched its vehicle-to-grid (V2G) business and had their stationary storage systems in Germany requalified with transmission system operators.

Jun 19, 2024

Tesla Powerwall 3

Products

Tesla launches Powerwall 3 in UK & Germany Almost ten years after the "Powerwall 1," US EV giant Tesla has launched its home battery system, Powerwall 3, in the United Kingdom and Germany. The Powerwall 3 is being officially presented at The smarter E Europe this week.

Lior Kahana, Sandra Enkhardt, Carrie Hampel

Jun 19, 2024

Containers with batteries on fire

Fire risk and safety

Fire in a battery container causes EUR 700,000 in damage in Germany The cause of the battery container fire in Thuringia, Germany, is still unclear. The damage caused is enormous.

Sandra Enkhardt

Jun 18, 2024

Flexa management team Vjekoslav Salapic (left) and Sébastien Schikora

Software

Enpal, Entrix announce Europe’s largest virtual power plant Under their joint venture Flexa, the two companies want to combine PV systems, home batteries and other decentralized energy resources into a network with a total output of several gigawatts, which will integrate an AI-powered electricity trading platform.

Jun 12, 2024

Manufacturing

Volkswagen enters C&I energy storage business with Elli The Volkswagen Group has announced its entry into a new business segment with its charging and energy brand Elli. It will develop massive industrial battery energy storage systems, including initial 350 MW/700 MWh projects already in its pipeline.

Jun 10, 2024

1
2
Next

pv magazine Global Winter Edition 2025

New Winter edition – Now available

And the winner is….

The Winter edition of pv magazine Global is out now! Available in print and digital – get your copy today!

ESS News newsletter

Your ESS News Source

Sign up now for daily updates on energy storage innovations and market trends.

Stay ahead with daily ESS insights! Subscribe to our free newsletter and get the latest industry news delivered straight to your inbox.

Subscribe For Free

Battery Business & Development Forum 2026

Connect with Europe’s energy storage leaders at the Battery Business & Development Forum 2026 in Frankfurt and gain insights into evolving business models, financing strategies, and market trends. Register by November 27 to secure the Early Bird rate.

March 31 – April 1, 2026 | In Person Event

Webinar announcement box pv magazine

Upcoming Webinar

Wednesday, 17. December 2025

Lessons learned from Europe-wide battery storage deployment

This webinar will share key market insights on evolving regulations, deployment trends, and long-duration storage opportunities in Europe, plus practical lessons from real projects on execution and grid integration. Attendees will also get an exclusive look at Trina Storage’s integrated AC solution and how vertical integration enhances compatibility, efficiency, and EU compliance.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CET, Berlin, Paris, Madrid

Register For Free

SunRise Arabia Conference 2026

SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference 2026

Saudi Arabia is accelerating its clean energy transition. Join the third SunRise Arabia Clean Energy Conference in 2026 to explore how solar PV and energy storage are powering the Kingdom’s growing digital economy, including data centers. Policymakers, investors, and innovators will share insights on technology, deployment strategies, and long-term value creation in Saudi Arabia’s evolving energy landscape.

April 22, 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Advertise with us

Make your order for 2026 to reach your audience the right way. Amplify your brand presence with the leading trade media platform for the solar and storage industry.

Download Media Kit

Advertise with us

New opportunities

Showcase your brand across all our platforms: from 13 websites in 7 languages to our magazines, daily newsletters, industry events, and more. Reach your audience the right way!

Download Media Kit

This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy.