At the Europe 2025 conference in Berlin, TotalEnergies announced a major investment in six battery storage projects in Germany, totaling 221 MW of new capacity and a €160 million investment. These projects, developed by Kyon Energy (a TotalEnergies affiliate acquired in 2024), will feature next-generation batteries from Saft, another TotalEnergies affiliate. Construction began in late 2024, with commissioning scheduled for early 2026.
This investment marks a key milestone in TotalEnergies’ push for battery energy storage in Germany, strengthening its integrated energy operations in the country. The storage capacity will play a vital role in enhancing Germany's energy system resilience, helping to alleviate congestion and supporting the rapid growth of renewable energy sources.
TotalEnergies' Operations in Germany Include:
7 GW of onshore wind and solar (in development), with 200 MW installed or under construction
6.5 GW net of offshore wind (in development)
2 GW of storage capacity (in development), with 321 MW under construction
9 GW of electricity aggregation capacity (managed by Quadra Energy)
6,900 charging points, including 1,100 high-power chargers
Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, emphasized: “This significant step in Germany, Europe’s largest electricity market, is a key part of our integrated power strategy, helping us provide clean firm power and reach our 12% profitability target in this sector.”profitability in this sector.”
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