Swiss energy firm expands German battery storage footprint

Alpiq launches battery storage project in Germany Keystone-SDA

Swiss energy provider Alpiq is expanding its presence in Germany with a portfolio of battery energy storage projects (BESS).

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The projects are located in the federal states of Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt and are expected to be ready for operation in 2026. The cost of the projects has not been disclosed.

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In partnership with project developer SPP Development, which has been active on the market for more than 15 years, the energy company is planning BESS installations with a capacity of 370 megawatts (MW).

A press release highlights a demand in this field that is “increasing considerably” in a “very competitive” German market.

In Switzerland, Alpiq has been successfully marketing batteries belonging to third parties since 2018 and manages a portfolio of 50 MW.

Translated from French by DeepL/mga

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