What sdp energie does

sdp energie Projekte GmbH is a Germany-based project developer specializing in large-scale stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the multi-megawatt range. Founded in 2022 in Schäftlarn, Bavaria, the company develops, plans, permits, and operates lithium-ion storage assets that provide grid frequency stabilization, load management, and emergency power supply to support the integration of volatile renewable generation into the German power grid. Its service offering spans four integrated modules: site analysis (Standortanalyse), site development (Standortentwicklung), building rights acquisition (Baurechtschaffung), and long-term operational support, covering the full project lifecycle from initial site screening through multi-decade operation. The core technology proposition is grid services and renewable integration enabled by lithium-ion battery hardware, with no proprietary software or AI stack referenced.

The company monetizes through project development fees, ownership and operation of storage assets, and long-term land lease arrangements with landowners (typically 20-year terms with optional extensions to 30 years). Its go-to-market is a direct B2B sales motion targeting three primary personas: landowners leasing land for storage installations, municipalities seeking local energy infrastructure, and investors deploying capital into energy-transition assets, with grid operators as secondary beneficiaries. Distribution is purely direct, supplemented by a strategic EPC partnership with be.storaged (EWE AG subsidiary). The company operates across 14 of Germany's 16 federal states with a 130+ location footprint, and has expanded into Austria and the Czech Republic.

As of mid-2026, sdp energie held over 4 GW of development-stage BESS projects, more than 430 MWh of approved facilities, approximately 700 MWh at Ready-to-Build across 23 projects, and a total pipeline exceeding 6 GWh. On 27 July 2026, sdp energie was acquired by Zenobē, the largest owner and operator of transmission-connected batteries in Europe, bringing a 1.75 GW transmission-connected pipeline across six German sites under Zenobē ownership and aligning sdp energie's distribution-level expertise with Zenobē's transmission-scale capital and operational platform.

Name

sdp energie

Legal name

sdp energie Projekte GmbH

Website

https://sdp-energie.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

sdp energie is a Germany-based developer of large-scale lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the multi-megawatt range, providing grid stabilization, load management, and renewable integration services. It serves landowners, municipalities, and investors across Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, and was acquired by Zenobē in July 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Energy Storage Project Development

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility-Scale BESS Project Development & Ownership (IPP/Developer) (EUAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

BESS Operations, Maintenance & Asset Performance Management (APM) (EUAFAAAG), Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA), Energy Storage Asset Management (BESS/PCS/EMS) (EUAEAMAE), Hybrid Renewable + Storage Plant Integration (Solar+Storage, Wind+Storage) (EUAEAEAE)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• Grid stabilization
• Energy project development
• Renewable integration
• Load management

Headquarters

HQ city

Hohenschäftlarn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Battery Storage Project Development: Development and operation of large-scale battery storage projects (BESS) in the multi-megawatt range. The company handles the full project lifecycle from technical and economic conception through planning, implementation, and long-term operation. Revenue is generated through project development fees, ownership/operation of storage assets, and long-term lease agreements with landowners.
2. Land Lease Arrangements: 20-year lease agreements with land owners for battery storage facility sites, with two optional 5-year extensions (maximum 30 years total). Landowners receive annual lease payments for use of their land.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

sdp energie develops, plans, and operates large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the multi-megawatt range for grid stabilization, load management, and renewable energy integration. The company handles the complete project lifecycle — from technical and economic conception, site analysis, and site development, through building rights acquisition, to construction and long-term operational management of storage assets. sdp energie offers 20-year land lease arrangements (extendable to 30 years) with landowners and partners with municipalities and investors to deliver battery storage projects across Germany.

Product overview

sdp energie is a project developer specializing in large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS/Großbatteriespeicher) in the multi-megawatt range. The core product offering consists of stationary battery storage systems that provide grid stabilization, load management, and renewable energy integration services. The product portfolio includes four integrated service modules (Standortanalyse, Standortentwicklung, Baurechtschaffung, Langfristige Betreuung) that cover the complete project lifecycle from site analysis and development through construction permitting to long-term operation. The company serves three distinct customer segments: landowners (who lease land for storage installations), municipalities (seeking local energy infrastructure), and investors (looking to invest in battery storage projects). The offering is complemented by grid stabilization and load management capabilities as core functional features of the battery storage systems themselves.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Großbatteriespeicher (Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems / BESS) Large-scale stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the multi-megawatt range for grid stabilization, renewable energy integration, and load management. These systems store electrical energy and release it when needed to balance supply and demand fluctuations in the power grid. Targeted at landowners (for site hosting), municipalities (for local energy infrastructure), and investors (for infrastructure investment).
• Standortanalyse (Site Analysis) Comprehensive site analysis service examining grid connection feasibility, site availability, and economic viability to create reliable decision-making foundations for battery storage projects. Used by landowners and project partners evaluating potential battery storage sites.
• Standortentwicklung (Site Development) Project development service taking sites from initial concept through to construction-ready status, coordinating all stakeholders and aligning technical requirements to develop sites into capable energy infrastructure. Targeted at landowners and project partners developing battery storage sites.
• Baurechtschaffung (Building Rights Acquisition) Complete building rights acquisition service from preliminary inquiry through planning to final approval, handling authorities, technical assessments, and legal frameworks to ensure planning certainty for battery storage projects. Targeted at project developers, landowners, and municipalities.
• Langfristige Betreuung (Long-term Operational Support)

Quantifiable outcome

• 130+ project locations across Germany
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• be.storaged (EWE AG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2024Strategic partnership between be.storaged (a subsidiary of EWE AG, founded 2017, with 80+ employees) and sdp energie for the joint development of high-quality project sites for battery storage. The partnership combines be.storaged's EPC expertise with sdp energie's development platform. sdp energie had a pipeline of more than 2 GW at the time of the announcement. The collaboration aims to develop a large pipeline of high-quality project sites for cost-effective and timely implementation of battery storage projects.
• EntrixminorOthersEntrix is shown as a partner in the partner logos section of the website. Limited information available about the nature of the partnership.
• EWE AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEWE AG, a German energy company, is partnered with sdp energie through its subsidiary be.storaged. EWE AG provides strategic backing for battery storage project development.
• Mitnetz StromminorOthersGrid operator (Netzbetreiber) for grid connection of battery storage projects. Projects in Saxony and Thuringia connect to Mitnetz Strom network.
• Thüringer EnergienetzeminorOthersGrid operator (Netzbetreiber) for grid connection of battery storage projects in Thuringia.
• Envia MitnetzminorOthersGrid operator (Netzbetreiber) for grid connection of battery storage projects, specifically mentioned for the Döbeln project in Saxony.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• E.ON: European utility with growing battery storage portfolio in Germany and across Europe. Operates at scale and competes for utility-scale BESS contracts and grid services revenue.
• RWE: Major German utility with significant battery storage investments and renewable energy projects. Competes for German BESS opportunities and provides grid services at scale, with both project development and operational capabilities.
• Zenobē Energy: UK-headquartered battery storage developer and operator with 3.3 GWh in operation or construction and £3.2bn raised. Acquired sdp energie in July 2026 and is the parent company, making it the most direct comparison as the leading transmission-connected battery operator in Europe.
• Wärtsilä Energy Storage: Finnish energy technology company with GridSolv BESS solutions and grid services offering. Competes in the European utility-scale BESS market with both hardware and grid services capabilities, similar to sdp energie's grid stabilization focus.
• Tesla Energy (Megapack): Tesla's utility-scale energy storage business (Megapack) is a vertically integrated BESS developer and hardware provider with significant European deployment. Competes for utility-scale BESS contracts and operates across multiple European markets.

Direct peers

• Sonnen (Shell subsidiary): German residential and commercial BESS company, now owned by Shell, with growing utility-scale ambitions. Operates in the German market with storage products and grid services, including virtual power plant capabilities.
• Fluence Energy: Global utility-scale BESS developer and manufacturer (NYSE: FLNC). Serves the same utility/market participant customer base with turnkey BESS solutions, including project development assistance; competes for the same German and European grid-scale opportunities.
• INTILION: German BESS specialist (formerly Viessmann battery storage division) with utility-scale and industrial systems. Direct competitor in German BESS market with similar multi-megawatt storage focus and project development capabilities.
• BELECTRIC: German solar and energy storage developer with utility-scale BESS project development capabilities. Direct peer in German market with EPC and development expertise across battery storage projects.

Regional players

• Lichtblick: German energy company specializing in distributed energy resources and virtual power plants. Operates in Germany with BESS and aggregation capabilities, providing grid services that overlap with sdp energie's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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