Large battery storage systems are an important pillar of the energy revolution and are becoming increasingly popular. But there are still a number of regulatory hurdles, says Florian Antwerpen, managing director of Kyon Energy, in an interview.

On March 15, the European Commission published the new proposal for the reform of the electricity market design. In doing so, it has sent a strong signal for expanding storage facilities in Europe and is increasing pressure at national level.

The new proposal for the reform of the electricity market design is a strong signal for the expansion of storage facilities in Europe and increases pressure at national level. And rightly so, because with the current regulations, Germany will not achieve its expansion goals.