The market for large-scale battery storage is currently booming, although the regulatory framework is hindering rather than promoting storage expansion. There is an urgent need to create clarity here so that storage systems can develop their potential and contribute to grid stability.

Germany is stumbling towards a collapse of the power grid. Large memories would help to avert it. Many could be built a long time ago. But there is a problem.

Battery storage systems are an important component of the energy revolution. So far, their expansion has lagged behind — but the crisis in e-cars of all things could now prove to be a blessing.