Energy Storage 101

Day 0 Masterclass

Energy Storage 101

7 December 2026 | Düsseldorf

Join the masterclass!

This half-day masterclass provides the foundational knowledge needed to fully benefit from our Energy Storage Germany conference. Covering market mechanics, storage technology, revenue models, and insights into project development, this session is ideal for newcomers, cross-sector professionals, or anyone seeking a clear, practical understanding of the BESS landscape.

The masterclass will be delivered by Jan Willem Zwang from Stratergy, whose rare combination of deep market expertise and extensive teaching experience in corporate energy trading workshops has made him a go-to authority for energy storage education.

Energy Storage Germany Masterclass

Energy Storage 101 is part of:

Solarplaza Summit

Energy Storage Germany

Düsseldorf
8 December 2026

Monday 7 December 2026

Program

13:30

Arrival & registration

Register, grab your badge, and get settled with a fresh coffee and light refreshments before the opening presentations begin.

Session Topics:
14:00

Electricity market fundamentals

presentation

60 min.

Breaking down the core mechanics of the modern power grid to show exactly how complex system dynamics translate into profitable energy storage strategies.

Jan Willem Zwang

Stratergy

Session Topics:
  • How the electricity system is organized
  • How electricity is traded
  • Imbalance & balancing 101
  • Congestion & redispatch
  • What all of this means for storage
15:00

The storage asset: technical foundations

presentation

60 min.

Breaking down the technical DNA of battery energy storage, cutting through the engineering jargon to give you a clear, practical understanding of BESS hardware and operations.

Jan Willem Zwang

Stratergy

Session Topics:
  • Battery chemistries explained simply
  • BESS system and components
  • Degradation & warranties
  • Power vs. energy vs. duration
  • Efficiency, availability, and performance KPIs
  • EMS basics: forecasting, dispatching, safety logic
16:00

Mini coffee break - Q&A

Refuel with a quick coffee while diving deeper into the morning's topics during an interactive audience Q&A session.

Session Topics:
16:30

Revenue stacking and commercial mechanics

presentation

60 min.

Diving into the commercial realities of storage, providing the financial tools needed to evaluate project viability, maximize revenue, and mitigate operational risks.

Jan Willem Zwang

Stratergy

Session Topics:
  • Primary revenues: FCR, aFRR, energy arbitrage, congestion relief
  • Co-location vs. standalone economics
  • Contracting models: CapEx, leasing, tolling, JV
  • Risks & sensitivities (curtailment, negative prices, duration mismatch, forced outages)
17:30

Permitting, safety & grid connection

presentation

30 min.

Bridging the gap between paper strategy and ground-level execution, mapping out the critical hurdles, regulatory frameworks, and real-world bottlenecks of project delivery.

Session Topics:
  • The German permitting sequence end-to-end
  • Fire safety rules, NFPA/IEC basics
  • How DSOs assess connection requests
  • Due diligence, benchmark setting, and structuring
  • Transformers, cable routes, and the real-world bottlenecks
  • Case study from a developer: “What I wish I knew before applying for my first grid connection"
18:00

Networking drinks

Unwind after the masterclass with a well-deserved drink, catch up with peers, and discuss the day's key takeaways in a relaxed setting.

Session Topics:

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Radmyla Nikitchenko
Junior Event Manager

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Dee Yon Chng
Project Manager

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Santiago Guillon Margozzini
Business Developer

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