sdp energie develops, plans, and operates large‑scale battery storage projects across Germany, converting excess renewable power into reliable grid‑balancing capacity. It partners with landowners and municipalities to lease underused land, handling permitting, construction, and long‑term operation, delivering services such as frequency regulation and peak‑shaving while providing a steady revenue stream for site owners.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Germany’s electricity grid faces increasing volatility due to the growing share of intermittent renewable generation, leading to supply‑demand mismatches, frequency instability, and the need for additional transmission infrastructure. Landowners and municipalities lack viable ways to monetize underused land while contributing to grid stability.
Solution
sdp energie develops, plans, and operates large‑scale battery storage systems that absorb excess renewable power and release it when demand peaks, thereby smoothing grid fluctuations and supporting frequency regulation. The company partners with landowners to lease suitable sites, handling permitting, grid connection, and construction, while offering municipalities a local storage asset that enhances their energy infrastructure. Projects are built with lithium‑ion modules, inverter and transformer packages, and are managed through a full‑service model from technical and economic concept to long‑term operation, ensuring reliable performance and compliance with grid operator requirements.
Target Audience
Primary customers are landowners seeking long‑term lease revenue, municipal authorities requiring local grid‑stability solutions, and energy investors looking for operational battery storage assets.
Features
- End‑to‑end project development including site assessment, permitting, grid connection, construction, and 20‑year operational management
- Standardized modular battery architecture (lithium‑ion cells, inverters, transformers) scalable from 6 MW/12 MWh to larger capacities
- Flexible land‑use model: lease of 500 m²–5 000 m² with minimal ground disturbance and guaranteed site restoration after lease term
- Grid‑service capabilities such as frequency regulation, peak‑shaving, and renewable integration support
- Transparent contractual framework with option to extend lease up to 30 years and bank‑guaranteed de‑commissioning
- Nationwide deployment across 14 federal states, leveraging local grid operator partnerships for seamless integration