BW ESS and Zelos Energy Developments are working on advancing a 1500MW portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the federal states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Sachsen-Anhalt in Northeast Germany.
The projects are expected to achieve ready-to-build status in 2025-2027.
The projects are strategically located in the 50 Hertz TSO region.
In the partnership, Zelos will take the lead on securing land, grid, and permits. BW ESS will lead on engineering design and construction, global procurement, securing revenue, and project financing.
The projects are being developed in close collaboration with local communities and following environmental, social and governance criteria.
The partnership allows for further expansion as new opportunities arise, BW ESS said.
Timo Juritsch, managing director of Zelos Energy Developments, said: “Zelos is excited to partner with BW ESS in a collaboration that brings valuable experience and expertise to support our mission of realizing a substantial BESS pipeline in Germany.
“This partnership marks an important step as we jointly work to accelerate the energy transition and deliver impactful progress on the path toward a more sustainable energy future.”
Roberto Jiménez, executive director at BW ESS, added: “BW ESS is delighted to partner with Zelos.
“We continue to be impressed with their agility and speed. The expanded footprint in Germany reinforces BW ESS’ commitment to unlocking the value of energy storage.”