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​How tolling agreements unlock leverage for German batteries
Explainers

7 hours ago

Germany offers strong merchant returns, but volatile cash flows are difficult to finance. Tolling solves this, fixing revenue unlocks more debt at cheaper rates, and this leverage often outweighs merchant upside potential.
MISO's ERAS fast track excludes merchant battery energy storage
Explainers

23 Jan 2026

MISO's ERAS delivers GIAs in 3 months, but requires off-take agreements that exclude merchant BESS. Natural gas captures 75% of capacity.
Germany Explained: How Europe's most liquid power market really works for BESS
Explainers

22 Jan 2026

Germany's battery market is getting a lot of attention. Here’s what you need to know - whether you’re new to the space or looking for the big picture.
How does MISO’s queue reform change the economics of battery development?
Explainers

20 Jan 2026

MISO’s DPP reforms doubled upfront deposits and introduced automatic withdrawal penalties. Battery developers now commit $1.9M upfront for a 200 MW project, with up to $1.6M at risk if they exit during GIA negotiations.

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