Goals
WE ARE BUILDING THE FUTURE OF THE ENERGY INDUSTRY.
BVES is dedicated to establishing energy storage as a valuable, efficient and cost-effective element of the future energy landscape. To achieve this goal, we combine all forces and rely on the commitment of our association members, and the support of third-party experts in working groups and advisory councils. Multifaceted expertise and know-how along with an international network are the key factors contributing to the success of the association's work. Together, we are shaping the future of the energy storage industry.
Department A
MARKETS AND TECHNOLOGIES
The Technologies and Markets department focuses on the applied use of energy storage systems in the electricity, heat and mobility sectors. It also monitors, analyzes and supports the market segments of households/buildings, industry/commerce and system infrastructure. With its technology-open approach, BVES addresses the entire technology range of energy storage systems, from super capacitors and the various battery technologies to pumped storage, hydrogen and thermal storage solutions.
From research and development of a new product, to financing and deployment, all the way to recycling - the department tackles all relevant topics along the energy storage value chain. The integration of the application industries enables the collaborative development of suitable solutions for the individual market segments and creates new markets for storage systems.
The bodies in the Technologies and Markets department provide the setting for both technology-specific and application-specific exchange within the industry.
Associated boards in the Markets division
– Working Group Household/ Buildings
– Mobility/ Charging Infrastructure Working Group
– Working Group International Market Development
– Finance Working Group
– R&D/ Projects Working Group
– Working Group Energy Suppliers
– Working Group Circular Economy
– Working Group Digitalization
Associated boards in the area of technologies
– Hydrogen/ Power-to-X Working Group
– Thermal Storage Working Group
– Working Group Household Storage
– Large Batteries Working Group
– Pumped Storage Working Group
– Working Group Flow Batteries
+ Conferences for all BVES members
Department B
NORMS & STANDARDS
The primary objective of the department is the development and harmonization of norms and standards in the energy storage sector as a unified and stable foundation for the entire industry. For this, BVES is an active member of the national organizations and standardization bodies of DIN, DKE and FNN. Internationally, BVES is involved in standardization work in CENELEC and IEC.
In the department, BVES experts and those of its member organizations draw up proposals on the state of the art and on the organization of installation, assembly and transport conditions, define quality criteria for ensuring product safety and labeling, and draft industry guidelines.
Associated boards
– Working group of members in standardization committees
– Safety Working Group
Department C
ENERGY LAW
The Energy Law Department consolidates BVES's legal and regulatory expertise in all aspects of energy and environmental law. The department is a cross-sectional area to all other work areas.
The legal issues relating to the individual specialist areas and the various levels of government - state, federal and EU - are brought together here. In parallel, the Energy Law Department supports the work of the Policy Department. Together, they are involved in new legislative procedures and new regulations.
Associated boards
– Temporary Task Forces
Department D
POLICY
The Policy Department is the cross-sectional department of BVES. Together with the other departments, it develops BVES's political program and articulates BVES's political objectives to various levels of government (federal, state, European).
The department is where current issues and long-standing projects converge and are translated into political goals. The tasks of the department include analysis of political processes and outreach to various stakeholders. The Department's advocacy work takes place at the state, federal and EU levels.
Mit der EU-PolThe EU Policy Group is an independent English-language working group focusing on current policy developments in the EU. Working closely with policy processes at the EU level is a major focus of BVES.
The department works in particular with the Department of Energy Law on policy positions and on the analysis of current regulation and its impact on energy storage systems.
Associated boards
– EU Policy Working Group (engl.)
Department E
COMMUNICATION
The department serves as a point of contact for the press and the public, as well as an information hub for the latest developments for BVES members. The focus of the department's work is on placing association-related topics in specialized and mainstream media, providing creative and editorial support for the organization's website, and preparing promotional materials.
Its activities also include organizing, advertising, and handling communication for the association’s events. Additionally, the department engages in dialogue with members to develop, coordinate, and update communications on behalf of the entire energy storage industry.
Associated boards
– Trade show/conference working group
– Crisis Communication Working Group
Department F
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Foreign markets, particularly in emerging and developing countries, offer sales opportunities for energy storage technologies from German and European companies. The department supports member companies in accessing these markets by actively promoting their technologies and facilitating exchanges with relevant stakeholders to improve local market conditions. Additionally, the BVES provides companies with information and guidance to help them benefit from support programs offered by German federal ministries and the EU. These include the "Renewable Energy Export Initiative" by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the "Agency for Business and Development" of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Members can receive targeted advice on accessing international markets, funding opportunities, export security, and project financing, as well as information on supply and value chains.
