Gas-fired projects secured all 5.16 gigawatts (GW) of derated capacity in Germany's first capacity auction, with more than half going to developments at existing coal sites. The results show how the search for dependable backup power is giving established generators an advantage, while batteries missed out entirely. Derated capacity is adjusted to reflect each project's expected contribution to security of supply. As coal generation is being phased out and renewable capacity expands, Germany needs reliable backup power during prolonged periods…

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