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Battery storage in Essen
7,704 storage units with 43.4 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Essen (Nordrhein-Westfalen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 133 units (1.25 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 Essen (Nordrhein-Westfalen), and how large are they, as of 2026-11-05?
- 7,704 storage units with 43.4 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Essen (Nordrhein-Westfalen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 133 units (1.25 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 Essen?
- 7,704 storage units with 43.4 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Essen as of 2026-11-05, with a further 133 units (1.25 MW) registered as planned; the count includes every registered unit down to home batteries (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Essen in 2025?
- 1,708 storage units with 8.92 MW went into operation in Essen in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2023 with 9.82 MW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What share of Essen's storage units are larger than 100 kW?
- 2 of 7,869 registered storage units in Essen (0.0 percent) exceed 100 kW, but they hold 0.74 MW of the 45.3 MW total capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most battery storage capacity in Essen?
- RWE Generation SE operates 1 storage units over 100 kW with 0.24 MW in Essen, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which technology has the most battery storage capacity in Essen?
- Blei-Batterie leads with 1 storage units and 0.50 MW in Essen (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What is the largest storage unit in Essen?
- The largest registered storage unit in Essen has 0.50 MW of gross capacity, commissioned 2018-09-15 (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How are the storage units in Essen distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 7,857 | 44.0 MW | 7,695 | 131 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 10 | 0.50 MW | 9 | 1 |
| over 100 kW | 2 | 0.74 MW | 0 | 1 |
How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Essen each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,819 | 9.26 MW |
| 2025 | 1,708 | 8.92 MW |
| 2024 | 1,497 | 9.18 MW |
| 2023 | 1,555 | 9.82 MW |
| 2022 | 497 | 2.86 MW |
| 2021 | 292 | 1.54 MW |
| 2020 | 171 | 1.02 MW |
| 2019 | 83 | 0.41 MW |
| 2018 | 49 | 0.71 MW |
| 2017 | 28 | 0.14 MW |
| 2016 | 21 | 0.09 MW |
| 2015 | 5 | 0.02 MW |
| 2014 | 4 | 0.02 MW |
| 2013 | 4 | 0.02 MW |
| 2012 | 1 | 0.00 MW |
| 2007 | 1 | 0.00 MW |
How many storage units in Essen are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 7,704 | 43.4 MW |
| planned | 133 | 1.25 MW |
| permanently decommissioned | 27 | 0.55 MW |
| temporarily shut down | 5 | 0.01 MW |
Which storage units over 100 kW are registered in Essen?
| Unit | Capacity | Usable capacity | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| unit operated by a private individual | 0.50 MW | 500 kWh | permanently decommissioned | 2018-09-15 | private individual |
| Essen Bat. 1 | 0.24 MW | 390 kWh | planned | planned 2027 | RWE Generation SE |
Which organisations operate the most battery storage capacity in Essen?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| RWE Generation SE | 1 | 0.24 MW |
Which technology accounts for the most battery storage capacity in Essen?
| Technology | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Blei-Batterie | 1 | 0.50 MW |
| Redox-Flow-Batterie | 1 | 0.24 MW |
Battery storage in Nordrhein-Westfalen · 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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