Without massive expansion of battery storage systems, Germany will miss the expansion targets for renewables. However, the uncertain legal situation is massively slowing down the construction of storage facilities. Benedikt Deuchert from Kyon Energy explains why storage-specific legislation is needed and what it should take into account.

If the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining, it would be good in the electricity market of the future if large storage facilities had collected excess electricity. But Germany is lagging far behind. Some think it's too far.

Battery storage developer Kyon Energy is planning to implement storage projects with a volume of 600 MW. To this end, the company has entered into a partnership with project developer Obton. Energate spoke with Kyon managing director Florian Antwerp about the plans, economic prospects for large batteries and regulatory hurdles.