Battery storage developer Zenobē has completed the acquisition of Germany’s sdp energie, representing its first major entry into the German battery energy storage sector (Zenobē press release, 27/07/2026).
The acquisition gives Zenobē access to a development pipeline of 1.75 GW of transmission-connected battery energy storage systems (BESS) spread across six sites in Germany, with the projects currently at different stages of development.
“sdp energie’s in-depth and local knowledge of the German market, regulatory environment and grid infrastructure will be complemented by Zenobē’s extensive experience as the UK’s largest transmission-connected storage developer and operator, with 3.3 GWh of BESS in operation or construction” said Zenobē in its press release.
In June, Zenobē reached financial close on its 200 MW/800 MWh Coalburn BESS project in Scotland, which the company describes as the UK’s first four-hour duration battery (KEI, 22/06/2026).
The deal comes as Germany continues to strengthen the role of grid-connected battery storage in delivering electricity system stability services. In January 2026, the country introduced a new inertia procurement mechanism, opening up additional revenue opportunities for transmission-connected BESS (ESS News, 27/07/2026).