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Battery storage in Cottbus
2,047 storage units with 11.3 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Cottbus (Brandenburg) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 10 units (0.10 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 Cottbus (Brandenburg), and how large are they, as of 2026-11-05?
- 2,047 storage units with 11.3 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Cottbus (Brandenburg) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 10 units (0.10 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 Cottbus?
- 2,047 storage units with 11.3 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Cottbus as of 2026-11-05, with a further 10 units (0.10 MW) registered as planned; the count includes every registered unit down to home batteries (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Cottbus in 2025?
- 371 storage units with 1.88 MW went into operation in Cottbus in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2024 with 2.80 MW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What share of Cottbus's storage units are larger than 100 kW?
- 1 of 2,065 registered storage units in Cottbus (0.0 percent) exceed 100 kW, but they hold 0.25 MW of the 11.4 MW total capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most battery storage capacity in Cottbus?
- MVZ Gemeinschaftslabor Cottbus GbR operates 1 storage units over 100 kW with 0.25 MW in Cottbus, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which technology has the most battery storage capacity in Cottbus?
- Blei-Batterie leads with 1 storage units and 0.25 MW in Cottbus (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What is the largest storage unit in Cottbus?
- The largest registered storage unit in Cottbus has 0.25 MW of gross capacity and is operated by MVZ Gemeinschaftslabor Cottbus GbR, commissioned 2018-02-22 (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How are the storage units in Cottbus distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 2,055 | 10.7 MW | 2,038 | 9 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 9 | 0.47 MW | 8 | 1 |
| over 100 kW | 1 | 0.25 MW | 1 | 0 |
How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Cottbus each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 402 | 1.72 MW |
| 2025 | 371 | 1.88 MW |
| 2024 | 433 | 2.80 MW |
| 2023 | 434 | 2.50 MW |
| 2022 | 136 | 0.69 MW |
| 2021 | 100 | 0.71 MW |
| 2020 | 72 | 0.30 MW |
| 2019 | 43 | 0.21 MW |
| 2018 | 28 | 0.38 MW |
| 2017 | 18 | 0.06 MW |
| 2016 | 7 | 0.04 MW |
| 2015 | 2 | 0.01 MW |
| 2014 | 5 | 0.03 MW |
| 2013 | 3 | 0.02 MW |
| 2012 | 1 | 0.00 MW |
How many storage units in Cottbus are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 2,047 | 11.3 MW |
| planned | 10 | 0.10 MW |
| permanently decommissioned | 6 | 0.01 MW |
| temporarily shut down | 2 | 0.01 MW |
Which storage units over 100 kW are registered in Cottbus?
| Unit | Capacity | Usable capacity | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speicher Labor Cottbus | 0.25 MW | 360 kWh | in operation | 2018-02-22 | MVZ Gemeinschaftslabor Cottbus GbR |
Which organisations operate the most battery storage capacity in Cottbus?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| MVZ Gemeinschaftslabor Cottbus GbR | 1 | 0.25 MW |
Which technology accounts for the most battery storage capacity in Cottbus?
| Technology | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Blei-Batterie | 1 | 0.25 MW |
Battery storage in Brandenburg · 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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