The European energy storage market is growing rapidly. In 2025 alone, over 27 GWh of storage capacity was installed in the EU, while Germany is seeing strong growth, particularly in large-scale storage systems. At the same time, implementation is lagging behind the requirements of the energy transition, and 2026 is considered a pivotal year for setting the regulatory course. In Germany, a sharp rise in connection requests is intersecting with new grid tariff and market design issues, as well as uncertainties regarding the regulatory framework. Topics such as grid integration, revenue models, and the role of storage in the future energy system are the focus. The session brings together leading industry players, regulators, and policymakers to discuss key questions: - What adjustments to market and regulatory design are needed now? - How can stable and scalable revenue models for storage be developed? - What role does European harmonization play in ensuring investment security? The goal is to gain a clear understanding of the next steps toward a scalable and investment-secure storage market.
11:30 am - 01:00 pmFlexibility Under Pressure: Storage Between the Boom, Regulation, and Market Design in Germany and Europe (in German)
The European energy storage market is growing rapidly. In 2025 alone, over 27 GWh of storage capacity was installed in the EU, while Germany is seeing strong growth, particularly in large-scale storage systems. At the same time, implementation is lagging behind the requirements of the energy transition, and 2026 is considered a pivotal year for setting the regulatory course. In Germany, a sharp rise in connection requests is intersecting with new grid tariff and market design issues, as well as uncertainties regarding the regulatory framework. Topics such as grid integration, revenue models, and the role of storage in the future energy system are the focus.
The session brings together leading industry players, regulators, and policymakers to discuss key questions:
- What adjustments to market and regulatory design are needed now?
- How can stable and scalable revenue models for storage be developed?
- What role does European harmonization play in ensuring investment security?
The goal is to gain a clear understanding of the next steps toward a scalable and investment-secure storage market.