As energy markets across Europe become more dynamic, industrial companies are looking for new ways to control energy costs and improve resilience. Battery storage integrated directly at industrial sites is emerging as a key solution.
In this interview, we speak with Tobias Badelt, Global Head of Sales BESS at Exide Technologies Energy Solutions, about the growing role of co-located battery storage in industrial energy strategies. He explains how storage solutions can support flexibility, cost control and reliable energy supply across different European markets.
PES: Welcome to PES Solar, Tobias. As Europe’s energy landscape becomes increasingly complex, with rising electrification, more renewables and volatile electricity prices, how are industrial companies rethinking their energy strategies and what role can co-located battery storage play in this transition?
Tobias Badelt: As Europe’s energy systems continue to evolve, industrial companies are facing a new level of complexity in managing their energy supply. Electricity prices are becoming more dynamic, renewable energy is expanding rapidly and many industries are electrifying their operations. In this changing environment, energy is no longer just a cost factor; it is becoming a strategic component of industrial competitiveness.