battery storage

Fluence Energy will develop two battery storage projects in Germany for VERBUND, totaling 92 MW/186 MWh. The projects, located in Weißenthurm-Kettig and Elsterberg-Coschütz, will stabilize the grid and support renewable energy integration. VERBUND aims to expand its storage portfolio to 1 GW by 2030, and selected Fluence based on their experience, noise protection technology, and cybersecurity measures. The projects will use modular designs for scalability. Fluence currently has 750 MW of projects completed or under construction in Germany.

Europe’s rapid solar expansion is paradoxically causing power price crashes and grid instability. Spain’s solar capture rate plummeted to 7% in May 2024 due to overcapacity, forcing operators to curtail generation after April’s grid collapse. Similar trends emerged in France (13% capture rate) and Germany (30%), as falling panel costs spur installations while storage infrastructure lags. The mismatch between daytime surplus and evening shortages triggers price volatility, threatening renewable energy investments and EU climate goals. Analysts warn that addressing these challenges requires redesigning energy markets and upgrading grids to balance variable solar output.