Advanced Grid Stability – Battery Storage and the Inertia Market

Synopsis

The upcoming market for inertia in Germany creates new opportunities for developers, IPPs, and investors by opening up an additional revenue stream for BESS. This presentation explores the critical role of Grid Forming in ensuring tomorrow’s grid stability, how these solutions meet the requirements of a resilient power system, and the practical experience SMA has already gained with such systems in large-scale applications. The session will also highlight current technological developments – such as the innovative use of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in battery inverters – which enable higher efficiency, reduced thermal losses, and enhanced performance in grid-forming applications in the large-scale segment.