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Battery storage in Kulmbach
3,579 storage units with 52.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Kulmbach (Bayern) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 24 units (13.4 MW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — every unit over 100 kW with capacity, status, commissioning date and operator, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
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- How many storage units are registered in Kulmbach (Bayern), and how large are they, as of 2026-11-05?
- 3,579 storage units with 52.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Kulmbach (Bayern) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 24 units (13.4 MW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — every unit over 100 kW with capacity, status, commissioning date and operator, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
- How many storage units are in operation in Kulmbach?
- 3,579 storage units with 52.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Kulmbach as of 2026-11-05, with a further 24 units (13.4 MW) registered as planned; the count includes every registered unit down to home batteries (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Kulmbach in 2025?
- 621 storage units with 14.1 MW went into operation in Kulmbach in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2025 with 14.1 MW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What share of Kulmbach's storage units are larger than 100 kW?
- 6 of 3,621 registered storage units in Kulmbach (0.2 percent) exceed 100 kW, but they hold 45.6 MW of the 66.1 MW total capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most battery storage capacity in Kulmbach?
- Bayernwerk Natur GmbH operates 1 storage units over 100 kW with 15.1 MW in Kulmbach, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which technology has the most battery storage capacity in Kulmbach?
- Lithium-Batterie leads with 5 storage units and 38.9 MW in Kulmbach (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What is the largest storage unit in Kulmbach?
- The largest registered storage unit in Kulmbach has 15.1 MW of gross capacity and is operated by Bayernwerk Natur GmbH, commissioned 2026-01-27 (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How are the storage units in Kulmbach distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 3,605 | 19.9 MW | 3,565 | 22 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 10 | 0.54 MW | 10 | 0 |
| over 100 kW | 6 | 45.6 MW | 4 | 2 |
How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Kulmbach each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 567 | 25.5 MW |
| 2025 | 621 | 14.1 MW |
| 2024 | 730 | 4.81 MW |
| 2023 | 704 | 4.19 MW |
| 2022 | 294 | 1.32 MW |
| 2021 | 232 | 1.02 MW |
| 2020 | 217 | 0.90 MW |
| 2019 | 102 | 0.36 MW |
| 2018 | 43 | 0.16 MW |
| 2017 | 34 | 0.14 MW |
| 2016 | 30 | 0.13 MW |
| 2015 | 11 | 0.08 MW |
| 2014 | 5 | 0.04 MW |
| 2013 | 5 | 0.03 MW |
| 2011 | 2 | 0.01 MW |
How many storage units in Kulmbach are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 3,579 | 52.6 MW |
| planned | 24 | 13.4 MW |
| permanently decommissioned | 18 | 0.08 MW |
Which storage units over 100 kW are registered in Kulmbach?
| Unit | Capacity | Usable capacity | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batteriespeicher Marktleugast | 15.1 MW | 30.0 MWh | in operation | 2026-01-27 | Bayernwerk Natur GmbH |
| trlyr 3 | 10.3 MW | 22.0 MWh | in operation | 2025-10-03 | trlyr 3 GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Speicher Eggenreuth | 6.67 MW | 23.2 MWh | in operation | 2026-04-30 | Neue Energie Kulmbach II GmbH & Co. |
| Batterie Neuenmarkt | 6.67 MW | 16.9 MWh | planned | planned 2027 | Münch PV-Light GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| BESS Autengrün | 6.58 MW | 13.2 MWh | planned | planned 2027 | Sonnenwerk Autengrün GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PV-Dachanlage Marktleugast | 0.22 MW | 450 kWh | in operation | 2026-07-16 | Bayerische Naturenergie GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
Which organisations operate the most battery storage capacity in Kulmbach?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Bayernwerk Natur GmbH | 1 | 15.1 MW |
| trlyr 3 GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 1 | 10.3 MW |
| Münch PV-Light GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 1 | 6.67 MW |
| Neue Energie Kulmbach II GmbH & Co. | 1 | 6.67 MW |
| Sonnenwerk Autengrün GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 1 | 6.58 MW |
| Bayerische Naturenergie GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 1 | 0.22 MW |
Which technology accounts for the most battery storage capacity in Kulmbach?
| Technology | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium-Batterie | 5 | 38.9 MW |
Battery storage in Bayern · Battery storage in Germany
Source: Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister (MaStR), full data export of 2026-11-05, Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung – Version 2.0. Counts and capacity by district, size class, commissioning year and status cover every registered unit, including small rooftop and balcony systems. Unit lists, operators and grid operators cover units over 100 kW gross capacity; units operated by private individuals are shown without name, operator or coordinates. Capacity is gross capacity (Bruttoleistung) as registered; planned units are those registered as 'In Planung'. District (Landkreis) is the register's own assignment. Source record.
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