How should developers navigate Germany's battery wave in 2026?
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Our team headed to Düsseldorf’s Altstadt (Old Town) to host the first European edition of Gridcog Unplugged. We brought together a packed room of energy experts on the Monday night before E-world for a candid discussion on the future of the German energy market, with a specific focus on battery storage and co-location.
It was a fantastic evening of energy chats and networking. The tone in the room reflected how much the market has evolved over the past year. In 2025, the German BESS space was defined by a clear “bigger is better” mindset, driven by strong revenues, low saturation and very short payback periods.
This time, the conversation felt more measured. Increasing complexity, from scarce grid connection capacity to policy uncertainty around topics such as grid fee reform, has introduced a new layer of caution. Questions of bankability were also front and centre, with the panel exploring how lenders are assessing risk in a market that is moving beyond simple merchant versus contracted models. The enthusiasm for battery storage is still very much there, but it is now accompanied by a sharper focus on risk, optimisation, structuring and strategic positioning.
We had the pleasure of hosting a lively panel discussion featuring four industry leaders who offered diverse perspectives from across the ecosystem:
Jürgen Pfalzer, Chief Growth Officer at enspired;
Dr. Markus Heemann, Co-CEO at Suncatcher;
Florian Mayr, Partner at Strategy& / PwC;
Leandra Boes, Director Asset Management at green flexibility.
There was plenty of healthy debate and even a few controversial points, which is always a good sign of a market moving at pace. If you could not join us in Düsseldorf, watch the full panel discussion to discover the key insights and strategies shared on the night.
Thanks again to our excellent panellists and everyone who joined us. We are already looking forward to the next one.
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