1. Storage technologies should finally compete fairly in the market

The expansion of wind and solar systems brings new demands on flexibility in the electricity system. Large-scale storage systems are already taking on tasks that were previously reserved exclusively for conventional systems. The adaptation of the ForceNAV It is therefore the right time to open up competition and treat storage in a technologically appropriate manner.

With clearly defined rules, storage systems are given the opportunity to fully exploit their economic advantages for the first time. Because they react quickly, work efficiently and provide a wide range of system services, they have properties that are becoming increasingly important in an increasingly renewable electricity system. A fair competition structure enables them to actually compete against power plants in tenders instead of being slowed down by unsuitable specifications. This creates new market impulses that accelerate investments and sustainably strengthen flexibility in the energy market.

2. Technical differences make a separate set of rules essential

Battery storage works fundamentally differently than gas or coal-fired power plants. They compensate for short-term fluctuations, react without lead time and offer fast, precise network services. Rigid capacity specifications or evidence of fuels do not fit with their way of working. A new set of rules makes it possible for the first time to evaluate the parameters that actually characterize storage systems.

3. Reform of KraftNAV: Research and experts support the change of course

The planned adjustment has met with broad approval in science and the energy industry. Many experts see it as an important modernization step to make the energy system more stable and efficient. Energy system researcher Dr. Lena Hartwig sums it up aptly:

“If the federal government removes battery storage from the KraftNAV, it is a necessary step. Storage has a completely different functional logic than power plants. Only with their own set of rules can they fully utilize their strengths and relieve the energy system both technically and economically.”

Many research teams share this assessment. They see the reform as a turning point because it does justice to the actual technical possibilities of modern storage. It also creates the basis for more efficient integration of renewable energies, as storage compensates for fluctuations and noticeably relieves the load on networks. Experts expect that the new legal framework will not only make investments easier, but also accelerate innovations. This brings us closer to an energy system that relies more on flexibility and reacts much more robustly to fluctuations in the electricity market.

4. A dynamic energy market requires flexible solutions

In the future, storage could feature significantly more frequently in technology-neutral tenders. Current studies show that they often offer cheaper prices than new gas power plants. In addition, storage systems can combine several sources of revenue – such as balancing energy, arbitrage and network-serving services. A clear legal framework makes investments more reliable and promotes innovation in the market.

5. Reform opens up immediate opportunities for new projects to take off

The energy market is changing rapidly. High feed-in fluctuations, locally overloaded networks and volatile prices require flexible solutions. Large-scale storage is ideal for mitigating these challenges. A reform of the KraftNAV is therefore a logical step in order to avoid undesirable developments and delays.

With clear rules, the likelihood that many postponed projects will actually be implemented increases. Developers gain planning security, investors receive resilient economic conditions, and network operators can integrate storage more specifically into their regional strategies. This creates an immediate boost for storage expansion, which both strengthens security of supply and makes it easier to integrate renewable energies.