What Is the Industrial Electricity Price?
The Industrial Electricity Price reduces the electricity price for power-intensive companies to EUR 50/MWh in the years 2026 to 2028 – for up to 50% of electricity consumption at a given point of delivery. All companies whose industry code (WZ code) is listed in Annex 1 (Sub-list 1) of the KUEBLL list are eligible.
In return, at least 50% of the aid received must be reinvested within 48 months in decarbonization or flexibility measures. These measures may also be implemented by third parties. If companies invest in specific measures such as battery storage, they additionally receive a flexibility bonus of 10% on the aid – further increasing the funds available for reinvestment.
Battery Storage: The Most Attractive Investment Option Under the Reinvestment Obligation
Companies can strategically use the reinvestment obligation to finance battery storage projects – without any additional capital requirement of their own. This creates three advantages at once:
1. High returns: Battery storage systems generate revenue through automated electricity trading and balancing power. In 2025, revenues reached up to EUR 212,000/MW (RWTH Aachen, Q1 2026), corresponding to total revenues of EUR 4.2 million for a 20 MW storage system with 4 hours of storage capacity.
2. Attractive Business Case: A battery storage project achieves a significantly higher NPV than alternative reinvestment options.
3. Strategic Future-Proofing: An on-site storage system creates the flexibility that is becoming increasingly important economically due to the upcoming capacity-based grid fee reform (AgNes).
A Concrete Worked Example
A company with 100 GWh of annual consumption at one point of delivery can receive more than EUR 5.6 million in aid over three years. At least 50% of this must be reinvested in decarbonization measures. If invested in a battery storage system as a flexibility measure, an additional EUR 0.561 million can be applied for as an investment grant. With an appropriate capital structure, the funds to be reinvested can be used to finance a 20 MW / 50 MWh battery storage system.
The result: an NPV of EUR 10 million over an 18-year operating life at a WACC of 12% – compared to an NPV of only EUR 4 million for alternative reinvestment options.
The business model is remarkably simple: the storage system exploits price fluctuations in the electricity market and receives compensation for providing balancing power – fully automated and independent of ongoing operations.
Check Now: Is Your Company Eligible?
Industrial companies should clarify the following questions:
- Is the company site fundamentally eligible (WZ code on the KUEBLL list)?
- How much electricity volume is available for funding? (No double funding with the electricity price compensation scheme is possible)
- How much free grid capacity is available at the point of delivery?
- What specific economic potential arises at each site?
The funding window is limited: the aid applies for 2026 to 2028. Applications for 2026 must be submitted to BAFA by March 31, 2027.
How Does Ampermo Support You?
Ampermo develops, finances, and operates large-scale battery storage systems from a single source. We support eligible industrial companies from the initial potential analysis through to ongoing operations:
- Initial assessment of eligibility and economic potential
- Project development at your own site (onsite) or at an alternative site in Germany (offsite)
- Flexible financing models: bridge financing, off-balance-sheet and on-balance-sheet structures
- Technology-open, manufacturer-independent solutions – no vendor lock-in
- Full support throughout the BAFA application and verification process
Feel free to get in touch:
Prof. Dr. Julia Daecke
Managing Director C&I
T: +49 611 95018061
moc.omrepma@ekcead.j
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About the Industrial Electricity Price and Ampermo
What is the reinvestment obligation under the Industrial Electricity Price?
Companies that receive aid under the Industrial Electricity Price must reinvest at least 50% of these funds within 48 months in decarbonization or flexibility measures. Battery storage systems qualify as an eligible measure – even when implemented by a third party such as Ampermo.
Which companies are eligible for the Industrial Electricity Price?
Eligible companies are power-intensive businesses whose industry code (WZ code) appears on Annex 1 (Sub-list 1) of the KUEBLL list. This covers sectors such as chemicals, steel, paper, glass, cement, and other energy-intensive industries.
What is AgNes, and why is it relevant for industrial companies?
AgNes refers to the German Federal Network Agency’s new grid fee system, which is expected to take effect from 2029. The current flat-rate discounts for power-intensive companies under Section 19 (2) StromNEV will then generally be phased out – transitional arrangements are planned for existing customers with a valid individual grid fee agreement. From that point on, industrial companies will likely pay a capacity-based grid fee on their contracted grid connection capacity, with a higher usage price if that capacity is exceeded.
An on-site battery storage system helps avoid exceeding the contracted grid capacity and allows electricity procurement to be shifted deliberately to favorable times – both of which are becoming increasingly relevant economically under the new capacity-based fee system. This makes storage not only a return-generating investment, but also a strategic hedge.
Why is Ampermo the right partner for industrial companies?
Ampermo combines economic, technical, and regulatory expertise under one roof – and, on request, takes on the entire value chain: from potential analysis through project development, financing, and construction to ongoing operations. We are manufacturer-independent and technology-open – every project is individually optimized, with no ties to any single manufacturer.
What experience does Ampermo bring?
Ampermo has already realized battery storage projects totaling more than 100 MW and is currently developing a project pipeline of more than 1.3 GW. This experience from real-world projects – in planning, permitting, financing, and operations – sets us apart from consultants or pure EPC contractors
Can Ampermo realize a project even if no suitable site of your own is available?
Yes. Ampermo offers industrial companies access to battery storage projects at sites throughout Germany – through an offsite participation model. The reinvestment obligation explicitly permits measures to be implemented by third parties. This means an investment in battery storage is possible even without a suitable site of your own or available grid capacity.
What is the flexibility bonus, and how does it work?
Companies that invest at least 80% of their reinvestment obligation in flexibility measures – such as battery storage – additionally receive a flexibility bonus of 10% on the base aid. 75% of this bonus must likewise be reinvested in decarbonization measures. Battery storage systems meet both requirements and are therefore the measure that most directly triggers the flexibility bonus – while also achieving the highest returns.
From what project size does Ampermo work with industrial companies?
Ampermo realizes battery storage projects from a capacity of 5 MW upward. The specific project size depends on the company’s electricity consumption, the available aid under the Industrial Electricity Price, and site-specific conditions. You can receive an initial assessment of the economic potential in a no-obligation introductory conversation.