Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage is an enabling technology, which – when paired with energy generated using renewable resources – can save consumers money, improve reliability and resilience, integrate generation sources, and help reduce environmental impacts. Explore energy storage resources Investment in energy storage created long-term reliability.

What are the benefits of a residential storage system?

Residential storage: Primarily used for home resiliency to deliver back-up power, these systems can also shift energy consumption to off-peak hours and integrate home solar for a low-cost clean energy supply. Residential storage systems can be eligible for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.

How will a pumped storage power plant contribute to the energy transition?

The company is making a significant contribution to the energy transition and is continuing its corporate transformation towards more renewable energy generation. By storing energy, the pumped storage power plant will contribute to greater security of supply in southern Germany.

Why should we invest in a pumped storage power plant?

By storing energy, the pumped storage power plant will contribute to greater security of supply in southern Germany. This investment is part of our previously announced strategy to invest in growth and transformation towards a greener business.

Why do we invest in energy storage?

Our investment in energy storage evolves with our grid, creating long-term benefit and reliability for years to come. Energy storage is a critical hub for the entire grid, augmenting resources from wind, solar and hydro, to nuclear and fossil fuels, to demand side resources and system efficiency assets.

Does energy storage save money?

Energy storage can save operational costs in powering the grid, as well as save money for electricity consumers who install energy storage in their homes and businesses.