Fluence commissioned a study to  Consentec, a Germany-based consultancy, that explores how the economics of the 450 MW Grid Booster assets in Germany could be improved if they were allowed to deliver services to the grid operator and energy markets in addition to their primary use case as grid boosters.

Grid Boosters as an Innovative Solution to Optimise Power Grids

The first part of the report analyses the innovative concept and operational model of the German Grid Booster projects and how similar storage-as-transmission (SATA) projects can drive socio-economic value in other power grids around the world.  

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Improving Project Economics of Grid Booster Batteries

The second part of the report highlights the current and future regulatory status of SATA assets in Germany and potential approaches to provide additional services from Grid Booster batteries without detrimental effects for congestion management.

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