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Back·September 19, 2026·pv magazine
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Grid dispute restricts battery operation at 69 MW German solar hybrid

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A newly commissioned 69 MW solar-plus-storage plant in Brandenburg can currently charge its 76.5 MWh battery only from on-site generation. Grid operator Eon Edis withdrew previously agreed import capacity, limiting the battery's ability to charge from the grid and participate fully in power markets.

The battery comprises 17 containers, including three installed at a dedicated substation to support the originally planned grid-charging model. The developer says Eon Edis had offered 6.8 MW of import capacity before withdrawing it, and the operating company has sent a legal letter seeking restoration. The dispute shows how connection rights can determine whether co-located storage captures only solar energy or also provides broader grid and market services.

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