TotalEnergies is expanding its battery energy storage capacity in Germany by initiating six new projects with a combined total of 221 MW. This expansion represents an investment of €160 million and builds upon the company’s existing 100 MW of battery storage systems currently under construction in the country. The new battery systems are being developed by Kyon Energy, a TotalEnergies affiliate acquired in 2024, and will primarily utilize next-generation batteries supplied by Saft, TotalEnergies’ specialized advanced battery technology subsidiary focused on renewables.
Construction of these battery storage projects began at the end of 2024, with commissioning expected in early 2026. This development is part of TotalEnergies’ extensive German project pipeline, which includes 13 GW of renewable energy projects and an additional 2 GW of battery capacity. The integrated portfolio strategy aims to enhance the resilience of the German power system by reducing congestion and increasing flexibility, thereby supporting the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources.
“We are delighted with this significant step forward in the development of our integrated power activities in Germany, Europe’s largest electricity market. The implementation and integration of all these battery projects will allow us to supply our customers with clean firm power, contributing directly to our targeted 12% profitability in this activity,” said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.
TotalEnergies’ comprehensive power operations in Germany include 7 GW of onshore wind and solar projects in development, with 200 MW already installed or under construction. Additionally, the company is developing 6.5 GW of offshore wind projects and has 2 GW of storage capacity in development, alongside 321 MW currently under construction. The company also manages 9 GW of electricity aggregation capacity through Quadra Energy and operates 6,900 charge points, including 1,100 high-power charging stations.
Energy storage plays a critical role in addressing the intermittency of renewable energy, enabling TotalEnergies to provide continuous and stable renewable electricity, known as Clean Firm Power, to its customers. Batteries also enhance the overall value of the company’s portfolio, particularly through its trading activities.
Aligned with its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, TotalEnergies is developing a cost-competitive portfolio that integrates renewable energy sources such as solar and wind with flexible assets like combined cycle gas turbines and energy storage systems. By the end of 2024, the company’s gross renewable electricity generation capacity in Germany reached 26 GW, with plans to increase this capacity to 35 GW by 2025 and exceed 100 TWh of net electricity production by 2030.
Source: Business Wire
