Energy transition: Why so many large batteries are being connected to the grid

Wider price spreads in the electricity market, lower hardware costs: In March, large-scale batteries with a capacity of around 600 MWh were connected to the grid, marking the highest monthly increase in capacity ever recorded. However, energy storage systems cannot do everything.

21. April 2026
Energiewende in der Praxis Pressetour Innovationskraftwerk Dresden-Reick Batteriespeicher Dresden Sachsen Deutschland
A lucrative opportunity for investors: battery storage in Dresden. (IMAGO / Sylvio Dittrich)

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Last updated: 21. April 2026