Stimmen der Energiewende: Georg Gallmetzer, Speicherunternehmer und Brückenbauer im Stromnetz

Georg Gallmetzer plays an unusual role in the debate surrounding large-scale battery storage. As CEO of Eco Stor, he pursues clear self-interest: His company is a pioneer in the development and construction of storage systems on a large scale. At the same time, he advocates taking the concerns of grid operators seriously. Large storage systems can strain the grid if connected without clear regulations. Gallmetzer's counter-proposal is not confrontation, but a set of rules: Storage systems should integrate seamlessly into grid operations, be switchable when needed, and utilize capacity where they do not displace industry and data centers. In the podcast with hosts Stefan Müller of Enerparc and Michael Fuhs of pv magazine, he explains why he believes these rules are crucial and how battery storage systems can then become not competitors for scarce grid connections, but rather a building block for Germany's competitiveness.