[SMM Photovoltaic] FRV Secures 2.3GW Grid Connection Capacity in Germany, Accelerates Solar-Storage Project Pipeline

Published: Jun 19, 2026 09:46

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Spanish renewable energy developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has announced that it has secured 2.3GW of grid connection capacity in Germany for the development of battery energy storage (BESS), solar, and hybrid energy projects, with the relevant projects expected to progressively reach "Ready to Build" (RTB) status between 2026 and 2029.

The projects are mainly distributed across the states of Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia, covering standalone storage, solar, and hybrid solar-storage projects. Among them, a 750MW storage project in Brandenburg is nearing construction permit approval; the Lower Saxony portfolio totals nearly 700MW, including a 600MW battery storage facility, a 13.8MW solar plant, and three hybrid projects; while North Rhine-Westphalia is planning a portfolio exceeding 900MW in total scale, including a 900MW/3,600MWh battery storage facility.

FRV stated that, against the backdrop of widespread grid connection constraints facing large-scale renewable energy projects in Germany, securing transmission grid access capacity in advance will provide critical assurance for project development. The company plans to deploy 2-hour and 4-hour duration storage systems, storing surplus renewable energy and releasing it during peak demand periods to enhance grid flexibility and renewable energy absorption capacity, supporting Germany's energy transition.

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