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Germany: Centrica Energy and Zelestra sign battery storage tolling agreement
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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Centrica Energy and Zelestra have signed a physical tolling agreement for a 99 MW / 297 MWh battery storage project in Lower Saxony, Germany, set to start construction in 2027 and operations by mid-2028. The project will support grid flexibility, renewable integration, and Germany's decarbonisation goals through Centrica's multi-market optimisation services.
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Germany's move to deploy large-scale battery storage opens direct routes for you to supply technology and services to grid operators and renewable firms. Secure partnerships now to be part of this fast-growing flexibility market ahead of 2027 construction start.
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