On 15 July 2025, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) issued a landmark ruling on the permissibility of charging construction cost contributions for the connection of battery storage systems to the power grid. While this decision provides grid operators with new legal clarity, it also has the potential to impact the economic viability of battery storage projects. Read our GSK Update to find out about the implications of this decision for the planning and financing of such projects and what future developments can be expected.
08.08.2025
