Solarplaza Masterclass Energy Storage Benelux

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Thursday 8 October 2026


12:45

Arrival & lunch

Check in, enjoy a fresh lunch, and get comfortable before the afternoon presentations begin.

13:45

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.

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

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14:45

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.

  • 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

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15:45

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.

16:15

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.

  • 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)

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17:15

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.

  • 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"

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17:45

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.

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