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BVES calls for a revi\u00adsion of the BMWK elec\u00adtri\u00adcity sto\u00adrage stra\u00adtegy for effi\u00adci\u00adency and tech\u00adno\u00adlo\u00adgi\u00adcal open\u00adness<\/h1>\n<\/div>

The German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES) is fundamentally supportive of the working draft<\/a> of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action's (BMWK) electricity storage strategy. The BVES welcomes the draft as an important step in documenting and addressing the challenges faced by the storage industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The paper generally identifies the right points. Nevertheless, in the final stages of drafting, certain outdated formulations were introduced which, due to their clarity, could hinder a constructive and solution-oriented discussion. These statements ultimately unnecessarily compromise the substantive consistency of the energy storage strategy.<\/p>\n

Challenges from regional differences and complex regulations<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This includes in particular the clear emphasis on the classification of energy storage systems as end consumers and producers. This reopens a dogmatic discussion that should have been concluded with the adoption of the storage definition in the Energy Industry Act (EnWG). The EnWG classifies storage as a \"shift in energy use\" and no longer simply as an end consumer. Such outdated and dogmatic discussions make the search for solutions to the problems in the energy system more complicated.<\/p>\n

The BVES is particularly concerned about the patchwork of regionally varying regulatory frameworks, which leads to high bureaucratic effort and legal uncertainty. This affects project financing and can even lead to project cancellations and reduced investments.<\/p>\n

Technology neutrality and market opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

The BVES emphasizes the importance of technological neutrality to create a framework in which energy storage can operate across its entire technological spectrum. The strategy should include a re-evaluation of existing regulations and the establishment of a dedicated regulatory framework for energy storage.<\/p>\n

Energy storage systems and electricity storage systems should not only be seen as flexibility providers, but also as enablers of a wide range of applications in the private, commercial and industrial sectors. The limitation of this strategy to the electricity sector is understandable. But it should lay the groundwork for sector coupling and consider future developments in thermal and hydrogen storage. This is the prerequisite for energy storage systems to develop their full potential and make a systemic contribution.<\/p>\n

The BVES calls for clarification of responsibilities and joint coordination for the implementation of the strategy. A strict timeline and commitment are required in order to implement the strategy by the end of the legislative period. That is essential for providing the growing energy storage sector with a stable market basis and at the same time meeting the requirements of a changing energy system.<\/p>\n

The BVES, as a representative of the energy storage industry, is ready to provide its expertise and actively contribute to advancing the BMWK's strategy initiative.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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