Battery Storage Systems as a building block for a flexible energy system

Battery storage solutions:

enhancing flexibility in the energy system

Battery energy storage systems can store electricity and feed it back into the grid at a later time, thereby providing flexibility for the energy system. Depending on their operating strategy, they can provide ancillary services, help balance fluctuations in the grid, and store or market electricity at different times of the day.

VSB has been working with this technology for several years and has gained practical project experience through the “Batteriespeicher Wölkisch” project.

Our project Battery Storage Wölkisch

Our services:

Identification of suitable locations for battery storage
Planning the grid connection and coordination with grid operators
Technical planning and design
Preparation and support of the building permit process

Developing suitable marketing strategies
Structuring project-specific financing solutions
Project construction and commissioning

Why choose VSB?

We bring our extensive project development experience and technical expertise to the development and implementation of battery storage projects. We place great importance on close collaboration with local authorities and residents, with transparency, openness and dialogue on equal terms at the heart of our approach. Our interdisciplinary teams bring together a broad range of expertise from across VSB, including project financing, legal advice, technical planning and management. This enables us to respond flexibly to challenges and develop innovative solutions. Our experience, commitment to quality and involvement of stakeholders provide an important foundation for successful collaboration.

Battery Storage Projects:
Potential Benefits for Municipalities and Landowners

Flexible electricity marketing opportunities

Battery storage systems make it possible to store electricity and sell it at different times. Depending on market conditions and the operating strategy, price differences in electricity markets can be leveraged commercially.

For landowners:
leasing land for battery storage projects

Suitable sites for battery storage projects can be leased on a long-term basis. The specific lease duration and terms are agreed contractually for each project and can provide landowners with an additional source of income.

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For municipalities:
potential tax revenues

Depending on the project structure, financial performance and applicable tax regulations, battery storage projects can generate local business tax revenue for municipalities. Regional businesses may also be involved in planning, construction or operations.

Improved grid quality through stabilization

Battery storage quickly responds to fluctuations in energy supply, efficiently supporting and enhancing grid stability to prevent power outages.

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Local energy autonomy and independence

Battery storage captures excess locally generated electricity and feeds it back into the grid during high demand, reducing dependence on regional electricity markets.

Through our battery storage projects, we develop additional flexibility options for the energy system while also exploring project-specific opportunities for participation and use for communities and landowners.

How does a battery storage system work?

Battery storage systems store electricity and make it available again at a later time. Depending on the project, different operating and marketing strategies can be applied.
They can store electricity when sufficient supply is available and feed it back into the grid when needed. Depending on how they are used, this can help relieve pressure on the electricity system.
Their rapid response capabilities allow them to balance short-term differences between electricity generation and consumption and provide various services in electricity markets.
Battery storage systems can also respond very quickly to frequency deviations, thereby helping to stabilise grid frequency.