Energy Storage News
11 February 2026
‘Moment of truth’: The 2026 regulatory agenda for large battery storage in Germany
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Germany's BESS market is booming but is still far behind what it is needed for its energy transition. 2026 will be a key year in this regard with several key regulatory questions potentially clarified, writes energy transition comms executive Frederik König.
Key Takeaways
- • ‘Moment of truth’: The 2026 regulatory agenda for large battery storage in Germany.
- • Germany's BESS market is booming but is still far behind what it is needed for its energy transition.
- • 2026 will be a key year in this regard with several key regulatory questions potentially clarified, writes energy transition comms executive Frederik König.
