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Battery storage in Herne
1,888 storage units with 25.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Herne (Nordrhein-Westfalen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 31 units (0.33 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 Herne (Nordrhein-Westfalen), and how large are they, as of 2026-11-05?
- 1,888 storage units with 25.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Herne (Nordrhein-Westfalen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 31 units (0.33 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 Herne?
- 1,888 storage units with 25.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Herne as of 2026-11-05, with a further 31 units (0.33 MW) registered as planned; the count includes every registered unit down to home batteries (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Herne in 2025?
- 495 storage units with 2.67 MW went into operation in Herne in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2016 with 15.0 MW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What share of Herne's storage units are larger than 100 kW?
- 2 of 1,932 registered storage units in Herne (0.1 percent) exceed 100 kW, but they hold 15.2 MW of the 26.0 MW total capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most battery storage capacity in Herne?
- Iqony Battery System operates 1 storage units over 100 kW with 15.0 MW in Herne, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which technology has the most battery storage capacity in Herne?
- Lithium-Batterie leads with 2 storage units and 15.2 MW in Herne (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What is the largest storage unit in Herne?
- The largest registered storage unit in Herne has 15.0 MW of gross capacity and is operated by Iqony Battery System, commissioned 2016-08-28 (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How are the storage units in Herne distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 1,927 | 10.6 MW | 1,885 | 29 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 3 | 0.16 MW | 1 | 2 |
| over 100 kW | 2 | 15.2 MW | 2 | 0 |
How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Herne each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 503 | 2.49 MW |
| 2025 | 495 | 2.67 MW |
| 2024 | 354 | 2.17 MW |
| 2023 | 296 | 1.83 MW |
| 2022 | 111 | 0.66 MW |
| 2021 | 68 | 0.41 MW |
| 2020 | 24 | 0.13 MW |
| 2019 | 16 | 0.10 MW |
| 2018 | 7 | 0.03 MW |
| 2017 | 13 | 0.08 MW |
| 2016 | 7 | 15.0 MW |
| 2015 | 3 | 0.01 MW |
| 2014 | 3 | 0.01 MW |
| 2013 | 1 | 0.00 MW |
How many storage units in Herne are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 1,888 | 25.6 MW |
| planned | 31 | 0.33 MW |
| permanently decommissioned | 13 | 0.03 MW |
Which storage units over 100 kW are registered in Herne?
| Unit | Capacity | Usable capacity | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS KW Herne | 15.0 MW | 15.0 MWh | in operation | 2016-08-28 | Iqony Battery System |
| Pluneo Speicher | 0.16 MW | 318 kWh | in operation | 2026-09-14 | Heitkamp Erd- und Straßenbau GmbH |
Which organisations operate the most battery storage capacity in Herne?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Iqony Battery System | 1 | 15.0 MW |
| Heitkamp Erd- und Straßenbau GmbH | 1 | 0.16 MW |
Which technology accounts for the most battery storage capacity in Herne?
| Technology | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium-Batterie | 2 | 15.2 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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