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Solar Cannibalisation: Why Germany’s summer glut is costing consumers
Market Analysis

19 Aug 2025

Germany’s solar boom is driving prices down and costing consumer. Learn why capture rates are collapsing and what it means for subsidies and storage.
FCR explained: Why it matters for batteries
Explainers

25 Jul 2025

Frequency containment reserve (FCR) is a primary frequency response mechanism used in Europe - and arguably the most straightforward revenue stream for batteries.It pays for availability, not energy delivered, so committing capacity to FCR offers a low...
Batteries vs interconnectors: Who really balances the German grid?
Market Analysis

16 Jul 2025

Interconnectors are essential to Europe’s grid. They balance regional supply and demand by moving power across borders. But batteries are emerging as the essential complement.
Germany: Europe’s biggest merchant market - but why isn’t investment pouring in?
Explainers

13 Jun 2025

Battery revenues in Germany are among the highest in Europe. Day-ahead spreads are deep. Intraday markets are volatile. Ancillary services still pay well. And new fixed income is on the horizon. So why aren’t more batteries getting built?

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