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Battery storage in Saarpfalz-Kreis
5,754 storage units with 67.4 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Saarpfalz-Kreis (Saarland) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 40 units (2.21 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 Saarpfalz-Kreis (Saarland), and how large are they, as of 2026-11-05?
- 5,754 storage units with 67.4 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Saarpfalz-Kreis (Saarland) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 40 units (2.21 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 Saarpfalz-Kreis?
- 5,754 storage units with 67.4 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Saarpfalz-Kreis as of 2026-11-05, with a further 40 units (2.21 MW) registered as planned; the count includes every registered unit down to home batteries (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Saarpfalz-Kreis in 2025?
- 1,269 storage units with 9.95 MW went into operation in Saarpfalz-Kreis in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2016 with 30.2 MW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What share of Saarpfalz-Kreis's storage units are larger than 100 kW?
- 4 of 5,827 registered storage units in Saarpfalz-Kreis (0.1 percent) exceed 100 kW, but they hold 34.7 MW of the 69.7 MW total capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most battery storage capacity in Saarpfalz-Kreis?
- Iqony Battery System operates 2 storage units over 100 kW with 30.0 MW in Saarpfalz-Kreis, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which technology has the most battery storage capacity in Saarpfalz-Kreis?
- Lithium-Batterie leads with 3 storage units and 31.9 MW in Saarpfalz-Kreis (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What is the largest storage unit in Saarpfalz-Kreis?
- The largest registered storage unit in Saarpfalz-Kreis has 15.0 MW of gross capacity and is operated by Iqony Battery System, commissioned 2016-08-08 (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How are the storage units in Saarpfalz-Kreis distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 5,819 | 34.8 MW | 5,747 | 39 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 4 | 0.23 MW | 4 | 0 |
| over 100 kW | 4 | 34.7 MW | 3 | 1 |
How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Saarpfalz-Kreis each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,365 | 7.58 MW |
| 2025 | 1,269 | 9.95 MW |
| 2024 | 1,153 | 7.57 MW |
| 2023 | 1,229 | 8.05 MW |
| 2022 | 300 | 1.75 MW |
| 2021 | 171 | 0.97 MW |
| 2020 | 96 | 0.52 MW |
| 2019 | 57 | 0.30 MW |
| 2018 | 39 | 0.31 MW |
| 2017 | 34 | 0.16 MW |
| 2016 | 37 | 30.2 MW |
| 2015 | 12 | 0.05 MW |
| 2014 | 15 | 0.09 MW |
| 2013 | 3 | 0.02 MW |
| 2012 | 2 | 0.01 MW |
| 2009 | 1 | 0.00 MW |
How many storage units in Saarpfalz-Kreis are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 5,754 | 67.4 MW |
| planned | 40 | 2.21 MW |
| permanently decommissioned | 30 | 0.09 MW |
| temporarily shut down | 3 | 0.01 MW |
Which storage units over 100 kW are registered in Saarpfalz-Kreis?
| Unit | Capacity | Usable capacity | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS 2 KW Bexbach | 15.0 MW | 15.0 MWh | in operation | 2016-08-08 | Iqony Battery System |
| GBS KW Bexbach | 15.0 MW | 15.0 MWh | in operation | 2016-09-25 | Iqony Battery System |
| unit operated by a private individual | 2.80 MW | 11.7 MWh | in operation | 2025-07-01 | private individual |
| Agri-Photovoltaik Gersheim I BESS | 1.90 MW | 4.5 MWh | planned | planned 2027 | Next2Sun Technology GmbH |
Which organisations operate the most battery storage capacity in Saarpfalz-Kreis?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Iqony Battery System | 2 | 30.0 MW |
| Next2Sun Technology GmbH | 1 | 1.90 MW |
Which technology accounts for the most battery storage capacity in Saarpfalz-Kreis?
| Technology | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium-Batterie | 3 | 31.9 MW |
| Blei-Batterie | 1 | 2.80 MW |
Battery storage in Saarland · 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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