Energy storage power stations can be exempted from basic electricity charges

What is an energy storage system?

An energy storage system (ESS) for electricity generation uses electricity (or some other energy source, such as solar-thermal energy) to charge an energy storage system or device, which is discharged to supply (generate) electricity when needed at desired levels and quality. ESSs provide a variety of services to support electric power grids.

Are pumped storage power stations taxable?

being fed back into the system are fundamentally relevant for tax purposes. Accordingly, the Electricity Tax Act [StromStG] provides for an exemption from electricity tax for the portion of electricity consumed in pumped storage power stations by the pumps used to convey the storage media (Section 9 (1) no. 2 [StromStG] in conjunc

Can a new storage facility be exempt from network charges?

y.Newly constructed storage facilities may be exempt from network chargesSection 118 (6), sentence 1 of the Energy Industry Act provides an exemption from network charg s in the case of newly constructed facilities for storing electrical energy.

Do energy storage facilities have to be charged a double charge?

g the double charging of electricity storage facilities with surcharges”). In addition, Art. 15 (5) b of the Electricity Directive provides that active customers that own an energy storage facility shall not be subject to any double charges for stored electricity remaining with n their premises or when providing flexibility services to