Statkraft And SUNCATCHER Sign Agreement To Market Three Hybrid Solar-Plus-Battery Projects In Germany

Statkraft, one of Europe’s major providers of renewable energy solutions, and SUNCATCHER, an international developer and operator of renewable energy projects, have signed an agreement covering the marketing of three hybrid solar-plus-battery projects in Germany. Finalized at the end of February, the agreement highlights Statkraft’s expanding role in the fast-growing hybrid renewable segment and demonstrates how solar generation and battery storage can be integrated to create efficient, flexible, and grid-supportive energy systems.

The three projects—Klötze II, Salzwedel, and Seehausen—were developed by SUNCATCHER and will be transferred to Statkraft for marketing and operational optimization after they are commissioned in the second half of 2026. Together, they will provide 34.5 MWp of installed solar PV capacity and 12 MW of battery output with 24 MWh of storage.

The batteries are designed to charge exclusively from the co-located solar plants. The agreement runs until 2031, with both companies expressing interest in building a long-term partnership beyond this initial contract period.Under the agreement, Statkraft will market the solar plants and their battery storage systems as integrated hybrid units.

Electricity produced by the solar facilities will be sold through direct marketing arrangements, while the battery storage assets will operate under a profit-sharing model agreed upon by both partners.During operations, Statkraft will oversee the coordinated control of energy generation, battery charging and discharging, and market participation.

This requires aligning the operation of the hybrid system with market signals, grid requirements, and solar production patterns. Such an integrated approach draws on Statkraft’s specialized expertise in renewable energy marketing and battery optimization. It enables the projects to unlock additional value while maintaining transparent revenue structures that support economic stability and bankability—key requirements for modern renewable energy investments.

Sascha Schröder, Vice President of Central European Origination at Statkraft, stated that the collaboration with SUNCATCHER demonstrates how Statkraft brings renewable energy to market through reliable and innovative solutions. He emphasized that hybrid systems are becoming essential for integrating renewable energy into the power system in a cost-effective and system-friendly manner, even as market dynamics continue to evolve.

This partnership strengthens Statkraft’s role as a strategic player in the next generation of renewable assets in Germany.Klaas Bauermann, responsible for New Business at Statkraft in Germany, noted that hybrid projects reach their full value only when renewable generation, controls, and flexibility are aligned. He explained that Statkraft actively operates hybrid assets based on price signals and uses their flexibility to capture additional short-term market opportunities.

Maximilian Lanig, Chief Investment Officer of SUNCATCHER Group, explained that the company sought a partner with the ability to understand and commercialize short-term market opportunities effectively. He said that the profit-sharing model established with Statkraft ensures both efficient asset optimization and a transparent revenue structure, improving the financial performance of the projects.

This cooperation builds on Statkraft’s first in-house hybrid project in Zerbst, located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, developed under Germany’s innovation tender framework. The new partnership with SUNCATCHER marks another step in Statkraft’s strategy to expand its portfolio of generation assets and enhance its capabilities in innovative marketing and hybrid operations. It further strengthens the company’s contribution to the broader energy transition underway in Germany and across Europe.