Energy Update - Germany 2026

03/26/2026

The change of government in May 2025 also brought about a change of direction in German politics. The current government‘s core objectives are to strengthen the economy through innovation, reducing bureaucracy, and investments, with the aim of making Germany competitive in the long term.

This is particularly evident in the energy sector, which saw numerous amendments in 2026. Below are brief summaries of four notable changes:

1. Construction Law Privileges for Battery Storage Systems

2. CO2 Storage – Change in the Legal Framework

3. Data centers: New emission limits from 1 July 2026

4. Customer installations: Exception/Transitional Rule in the Electricity Grid