Berlin—Global law firm Dentons has provided regulatory advice to Energieversorgung Beckum GmbH & Co. KG (EVB) and Westenergie AG, in relation to a battery storage system that EVB is implementing together with its partner E.ON Energy Solutions GmbH in the Beckum urban area. EVB is a subsidiary of the city of Beckum in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The battery storage system, which is currently under construction, is scheduled to go into operation by the end of 2025. With a capacity of 55 megawatt hours and a connected load of 20 megawatts, it can theoretically supply the approximately 38,000 citizens of Beckum with electricity for about six hours. In the future, the storage system will stabilize the local power grid, thus making renewable energy more efficient to use. For EVB, it is the largest investment in its history, and one that represents a clear commitment to a secure, sustainable and affordable electricity supply in the region.

Dentons advised EVB on the approval procedure and on energy industry regulations relating to the battery storage project. Berlin-based partner Dr. Sebastian Helmes was in charge of the project.  He has been advising extensively on the approval and operation of energy supply systems for many years and has supported numerous battery storage projects.

Advisors to EVB

Dentons:

Public Law & Regulatory: Dr. Sebastian Helmes (Partner, Lead), Elena Pia Schmohl (Associate)

Inhouse EVB:

Dr. Daniel Dierich (Managing Director EVB)

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