Entrix Surpasses 3 GW in Managed Battery Capacity

Entrix, an energy trader and market leader for trading flexible energy systems in Europe, led by Steffen Schülzchen and the team, has reached 3 GW / 8.5 GWh of contracted battery storage capacity with final investment decisions across Europe, marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution into the European leader in flexible energy trading and optimization at scale. A consortium of investors has committed an additional 43m€ capital, consisting of BNP Paribas via its Solar Impulse Venture Fund, insurance company Allianz, Belgian energy-focused investors Junction Growth Investors and Korys, AENU, Enpal, Abacon, and Arvantis Group.

Of the contracted portfolio, 2 GW is expected to be live and operational by 2026. Entrix manages a large and expanding portfolio of battery storage systems across Europe, with more than 70 projects spanning standalone installations and co-located solar-plus-storage models.

Operations are supported by local teams in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland, providing strong market proximity and regulatory expertise across key regions.

What began in 2021 with one of Germany’s first large-scale battery storage projects has evolved into a leading battery optimization platform in Europe. Entrix now manages 3 GW of contracted flexible capacity, comparable to roughly three nuclear power plants or the peak demand of around three million households.

This scale reflects a broader shift in the European power system, where flexibility has become a critical factor for grid stability, cost efficiency, and renewable energy integration.

Flexibility as Critical Infrastructure

As renewable adoption accelerates and power markets grow more volatile, flexibility has become essential across Europe. Battery storage is increasingly central to balancing intermittent supply with reliable, round-the-clock power.

Entrix optimizes battery systems across electricity markets using AI-driven trading, enabling real-time responses to price signals and grid needs. Beyond trading, structured revenue models, supported by partners like Deutsche Bahn Energie, help scale flexibility into stable, financeable infrastructure.

Backed by Europe’s Leading Energy Investors

A consortium of investors has committed €43 million in additional capital to Entrix, supporting the next phase of its growth across Europe and further technological development.

The round includes BNP Paribas (via its Solar Impulse Venture Fund), Allianz, Junction Growth Investors, Korys, AENU, Enpal, Abacon, and Arvantis Group.

The investment reflects strong institutional confidence in the company’s scalable model and will accelerate expansion of its operations, market presence, and technology leadership.

“Projects at this scale signal a structural shift in the energy system, where flexibility has become critical infrastructure. The focus is on translating technical performance into stable, risk-adjusted revenues while strengthening grid resilience and enabling renewable integration at scale, reflecting the depth of long-term partnerships built across Europe,” said Steffen Schülzchen, Founder & CEO of Entrix.

Entrix operates across Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, each at a different stage of the energy transition.

• Germany: The largest market by capacity, featuring one of the country’s first large-scale battery systems and co-located renewable-plus-storage projects. Clients include Independent Power Producers, infrastructure investors, municipal utilities, and companies such as MEAG (Munich Re) and Encavis.

• Poland: A fast-evolving flexibility market supported by capacity mechanisms and changes in the generation mix. Local presence in Warsaw and partnerships with developers and investors, including Greenvolt, underpin Entrix’s first five projects scheduled to go live this year.

• Italy: Rapid renewable expansion and grid congestion, especially between the North and South, create strong demand for battery storage. Recent capacity market auctions highlight the growing role of flexible assets in system adequacy.

• Iberia (Spain & Portugal): One of Europe’s most dynamic renewable markets, with Spain adding over 20 GW of solar recently. Events like the April 2025 Iberian grid blackout underscore the critical need for flexible capacity and advanced balancing services.

With battery storage becoming central to Europe’s energy architecture, Entrix is well-positioned to scale its business model and shape the next generation of resilient, renewable power markets.