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PwC & FfE: Germany May Need 10-14 GW Of BESS Tolling Capacity

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28 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

PwC and FfE project Germany will require 10 to 14 GW of bankable battery energy storage system (BESS) tolling capacity by the mid-2030s to support its expanding storage pipeline, driven largely by independent developers reliant on debt financing. The whitepaper highlights that higher fixed tolling payments, longer contract durations, and a greater share of capacity under contract are needed to ensure predictable revenues that facilitate financing.

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You face a growing opportunity as debt financing needs force a shift to bankable tolling deals in German battery storage. Secure your projects faster by focusing on longer, fixed-payment contracts that lenders trust.

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