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Grid-scale BESS pipeline by region

Feb 2025 · Sources: Bundesnetzagentur MaStR · Methodology: see here

The grid-scale battery storage pipeline (typically >1 MW) is concentrated in a few Bundesländer. Bavaria, Saxony-Anhalt, and Brandenburg lead by pipeline capacity, reflecting grid connection availability and renewable co-location opportunities.

Grid-scale BESS pipeline by Bundesland (MW) — MaStR
Bayern
1,420 MW
Sachsen-Anhalt
960 MW
Brandenburg
780 MW
Niedersachsen
600 MW
Baden-Württ.
500 MW
NRW
400 MW

Projects in planning outnumber those in operation, indicating strong near-term growth. Key operators and developers are active across multiple regions.

Methodology note

Grid-scale defined as installed capacity >1 MW. Status from MaStR (in operation, in planning). Pipeline = sum of capacity in planning. See full methodology.

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