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What is the largest Bess project in Europe?

A render of the BESS project in Germany. Image: Kyon Energy. Developer Kyon Energy has claimed the largest approved BESS in Europe for a 275MWh project in Germany, just as regulators extend grid fee exemptions for energy storage by three years to 2029.

How much does Bess cost in Europe?

In early 2024, the price of residential BESS offered to end consumers in Europe ranged widely, from €400 to more than €1,200 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) (Exhibit 2). Historically, European OEMs built trust-based brands by highlighting their “made in Europe” status and rode the first-mover wave over the past ten years.

Who owns the largest Bess plant in Europe?

The largest operational BESS facilities in Europe are both in the UK, both owned by developer-operator Harmony Energy totalling 99MW/198MWh each. The Alfeld project is Kyon’s second large-scale BESS project approval in the space of a few weeks, after a 58MW/116MWh system was given the green light by regulators at the end of October.

Is Bess growing in Europe?

After years of exponential growth, demand for BESS in Europe has temporarily flattened, with McKinsey research showing approximately 150 percent growth in the first half of 2023, which slowed to 10 percent in the second half of 2023 for Germany.

What is Bess & why is it important?

BESS is vital to the green energy transition. The storage systems allow for grid stability by storing excess renewable power generated, preventing blackouts and brownouts. As of 2023, Europe installed 5 GW of BESS, but the continent is projected to have installed 42 GW of grid-scale BESS by 2030.

How are European Bess OEMs putting cost pressure on Europe?

These international players are placing cost pressure on European BESS OEMs by driving down prices. In early 2024, the price of residential BESS offered to end consumers in Europe ranged widely, from €400 to more than €1,200 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) (Exhibit 2).