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Battery storage optimisation in European markets

The fear of missing money is real. Here’s how to avoid it.

Based on analysis of over 100 projects in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, this e-book shows how to maximise battery storage revenues using market-tested optimisation strategies.

Download your copy to learn what works and what doesn’t.

What’s inside?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are now central to Europe’s energy markets. But strong revenues depend on smart, real-time strategies.

This report breaks down:

  • Which European markets offer the best returns

  • How to balance intraday, day-ahead, and ancillary revenues

  • Why 50% state of charge (SOC) gives you the most flexibility

  • How configuration, market depth, and cycling affect profit

  • What kind of optimisation setup delivers EUR 352,000/MW annually

Whether you're operating, investing in, or modelling BESS assets this is essential reading.

Who should read this?

This e-book is built for:

  • Battery operators looking to optimise assets across markets

  • Investors and developers assessing revenue potential and risk

  • Energy traders structuring bids and cycle strategies

  • System operators and analysts tracking market efficiency and volatility

Key takeaways

  1. Market selection is key Countries with high shares of solar and gas, such as the Netherlands, offer the best volatility and returns. Nordic markets remain limited due to hydro flexibility.
  2. Intraday trading adds 30%+ value Continuous re-optimisation outperforms day-ahead-only strategies, especially in liquid markets.
  3. 50% SOC is the sweet spot Starting the day at 50% state of charge gives the highest annualised returns across revenue streams.
  4. Revenue stacking boosts value Combining wholesale, ancillary, and balancing markets yields up to EUR 352,000 per MW annually in the Dutch market.
  5. FCR still matters Even at lower average prices, Frequency Containment Reserve (FCR) is selected 40% of the time in stacked models.

FAQ

  • A multi-market portfolio approach captures 40-60% more revenue than single-market strategies alone.
  • Not yet. Low spreads and limited liquidity make it difficult to realise value from continuous intraday trading.
  • Yes. Smaller systems suit FCR; larger, long-duration batteries gain more from energy arbitrage.