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Battery storage in Saale-Orla-Kreis
2,564 storage units with 98.5 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Saale-Orla-Kreis (Thüringen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 23 units (0.18 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 Saale-Orla-Kreis (Thüringen), and how large are they, as of 2026-11-05?
- 2,564 storage units with 98.5 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Saale-Orla-Kreis (Thüringen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 23 units (0.18 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 Saale-Orla-Kreis?
- 2,564 storage units with 98.5 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Saale-Orla-Kreis as of 2026-11-05, with a further 23 units (0.18 MW) registered as planned; the count includes every registered unit down to home batteries (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Saale-Orla-Kreis in 2025?
- 557 storage units with 2.89 MW went into operation in Saale-Orla-Kreis in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2024 with 3.64 MW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What share of Saale-Orla-Kreis's storage units are larger than 100 kW?
- 5 of 2,608 registered storage units in Saale-Orla-Kreis (0.2 percent) exceed 100 kW, but they hold 83.8 MW of the 98.8 MW total capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most battery storage capacity in Saale-Orla-Kreis?
- Vattenfall Wasserkraft GmbH operates 2 storage units over 100 kW with 80.0 MW in Saale-Orla-Kreis, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which technology has the most battery storage capacity in Saale-Orla-Kreis?
- Lithium-Batterie leads with 3 storage units and 3.75 MW in Saale-Orla-Kreis (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What is the largest storage unit in Saale-Orla-Kreis?
- The largest registered storage unit in Saale-Orla-Kreis has 40.0 MW of gross capacity and is operated by Vattenfall Wasserkraft GmbH, commissioned 1932-12-02 (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How are the storage units in Saale-Orla-Kreis distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 2,593 | 14.4 MW | 2,549 | 23 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 10 | 0.62 MW | 10 | 0 |
| over 100 kW | 5 | 83.8 MW | 5 | 0 |
How much battery storage capacity was commissioned in Saale-Orla-Kreis each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 503 | 6.22 MW |
| 2025 | 557 | 2.89 MW |
| 2024 | 587 | 3.64 MW |
| 2023 | 522 | 3.42 MW |
| 2022 | 158 | 0.98 MW |
| 2021 | 116 | 0.63 MW |
| 2020 | 49 | 0.31 MW |
| 2019 | 32 | 0.17 MW |
| 2018 | 16 | 0.10 MW |
| 2017 | 15 | 0.08 MW |
| 2016 | 9 | 0.06 MW |
| 2015 | 5 | 0.03 MW |
| 2014 | 6 | 0.03 MW |
| 2013 | 6 | 0.02 MW |
| 2012 | 1 | 0.00 MW |
How many storage units in Saale-Orla-Kreis are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 2,564 | 98.5 MW |
| planned | 23 | 0.18 MW |
| permanently decommissioned | 20 | 0.06 MW |
| temporarily shut down | 1 | 0.00 MW |
Which storage units over 100 kW are registered in Saale-Orla-Kreis?
| Unit | Capacity | Usable capacity | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSW Bleiloch PSS A | 40.0 MW | 8,682.0 MWh | in operation | 1932-12-02 | Vattenfall Wasserkraft GmbH |
| PSW Bleiloch PSS B | 40.0 MW | 8,682.0 MWh | in operation | 1932-12-02 | Vattenfall Wasserkraft GmbH |
| PVA Schöndorf Speicher | 1.25 MW | 2.9 MWh | in operation | 2026-10-28 | TB Invest 1 GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PVA Posen Speicher | 1.25 MW | 2.9 MWh | in operation | 2026-10-30 | TB Invest 1 GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PVA Laskau Speicher | 1.25 MW | 2.9 MWh | in operation | 2026-10-29 | TB Invest 1 GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
Which organisations operate the most battery storage capacity in Saale-Orla-Kreis?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Vattenfall Wasserkraft GmbH | 2 | 80.0 MW |
| TB Invest 1 GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 3 | 3.75 MW |
Which technology accounts for the most battery storage capacity in Saale-Orla-Kreis?
| Technology | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium-Batterie | 3 | 3.75 MW |
Battery storage in Thüringen · 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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