Energy

Battery Storage – the Key to Greater Flexibility

Comprehensive Consulting and Implementation of Storage Projects in Industry and the Energy Sector

Modern energy storage systems play a key role in delivering efficient and sustainable energy supply in numerous industries. Energy suppliers now integrate such solutions into existing networks to ensure security of supply and grid stability, while manufacturing companies or companies with their own means of power generation secure their electricity needs with battery storage systems and improve their CO₂ balance through optimized use of renewable energies. Small-scale and large-scale BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) are therefore able to provide greater flexibility. However, one challenge for large-scale battery storage systems is the limited grid connection capability. Integration into the power grid is therefore a critical success factor for these projects.

What are the Main Factors in Today’s BESS Projects?

Speed of project execution: lean project management is the key to faster planning and implementation.
Security aspects are crucial: modern technology reduces the risk of fire and explosions.
When selecting a location for large-scale battery storage systems, legal, regulatory, and technical factors such as permitting management, grid connection, and noise emissions are critical to success. As such, they must be systematically examined and evaluated.
Modular system design facilitates flexible scaling.
Simulations help with assessing economic efficiency and grid integration.
The focus is on profitability, so CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue models must be accurately calculated.

Who is This Relevant to?

Energy suppliers, municipal utilities, and network operators
Investors and project developers in the field of storage technology
Industrial and logistics companies

Drees & Sommer – Your Partner for Successful Energy Storage Projects

We provide you with comprehensive assistance: from the initial idea through site selection and permitting management to implementation and commissioning.

With proven expertise in procurement, construction supervision and lean construction, we deliver seamless processes and on-time execution – even in complex settings and under intense time pressure.

Our BESS Ready Check identifies site-specific risks such as flooding, noise emissions, or grid restrictions at an early stage, which creates the basis for sound investment decisions.

We also assist you in optimizing your organization and processes to achieve greater speed, transparency, and sustainability throughout the project.

Site Analysis and Project Initiation

(Needs analysis, feasibility study, stakeholder analysis)
Site Development

(Evaluation and selection of the optimal location)
Permitting Management

(Preparation of all relevant documents and applications)
Procurement and Award Management

(Tendering, contract management, selection, and coordination)
Construction and Implementation

(Construction supervision, lean construction, commissioning management)

Drees & Sommer: The Advantages

Lighten the workload for your teams: we provide experienced experts for every project phase.
Professional expertise: over 50 years of experience in sustainable infrastructure projects and knowledge of current BESS technologies.
Comprehensive approach: from strategy to commissioning, you get everything from a single source.
Industry know-how: in-depth market knowledge in industry and energy.
Speed and efficiency: lean methods and agile project management for rapid implementation.

When it comes to energy, industry, and infrastructure, we understand the industry-specific challenges in all these areas – from peak production loads to grid connection issues and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.