Avacon and Rolls-Royce Advance Smart Battery Integration for Grid Stability

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German energy provider Avacon and Rolls-Royce Power Systems are pushing forward a joint research project to integrate battery storage into the power grid. The initiative aims to demonstrate how energy communities, rooftop PV systems, and mtu battery storage can be intelligently connected to enable efficient energy supply and enhance grid stability.

As part of the field test in northern Germany, households store excess solar power in home battery units. Surplus energy is also fed into a centralized mtu large-scale battery storage system. The system, controlled by advanced algorithms, helps manage PV generation peaks and aligns power generation with local consumption. At times, the model allows for 100% local self-consumption, relieving pressure on the grid and supporting regional energy independence.

The system was symbolically commissioned by Lower Saxony’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Olaf Lies, alongside Avacon CTO Rainer Schmittdiel and Rolls-Royce’s Lukas Köhler, who commented:

“This project highlights the vital role of smart battery systems in the energy transition. Our mtu technology is designed to strengthen energy security and enable greater use of renewables.”

This is the second joint research project between Avacon and Rolls-Royce. Both focus on leveraging battery storage to manage the intermittency of solar energy and optimize power distribution.

Rolls-Royce’s mtu battery solutions feature modular, scalable units with integrated EnergetIQ control systems. They are deployed globally for grid services, renewable integration, and energy trading—delivering flexibility and resilience to modern energy systems.