Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage Germany

10 Dec 2024

Cologne

Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: Germany's Energy Storage Pathway

Battery Storage | Flexibility Services | Grid Resilience

Explore how large-scale battery storage systems are revolutionizing Germany's energy landscape at the Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage Germany on 10 December in Cologne.

As Germany aims to cover 80% of its electricity consumption with renewables by 2030, large-scale deployment of energy storage systems will be a crucial element in expanding the country’s renewable energy generation sources while safeguarding grid stability. Join this high-level strategic B2B conference to gain invaluable knowledge, know-how, and connections that will allow you to plug into the German BESS market, a rapidly-expanding market that is projected to add 24 GW of utility-scale storage capacity by 2037.

Meet our Advisory board

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

George Humphrey

Kilian Leykam

Jan Figgener

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

150+

Attendees

30+

Speakers

20+

Partners

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Speakers

Harald Ott - Verbund

Harald Ott

Team Leader for Flexibility Services

Dr. -Ing Christian Folke - Uniper Renewables GmbH

Dr. -Ing Christian Folke

Head of Tech & Innovation Renewables Requisition

Anoucheh Bellefleur - ABO Energy

Anoucheh Bellefleur

Team Manager Finance and Sales

Anna von Bremen - Osborne Clarke

Anna von Bremen

Partner, Head of Energy Innovation

Dr. Jochen Bammert - TransNet BW

Dr. Jochen Bammert

Team Lead products & non-standard markets

Heiner Breuer - Obton

Heiner Breuer

Head of Technical Innovation

Program Overview

Sharing knowledge and network in the German Energy Storage market

Fueled by market research, inspired by local consultation, and tailored for our professional audience, the content-rich event program takes stock of the challenges and opportunities of the German Energy Storage market.

Conference Program Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage Germany

Session 1 Setting the Stage for Energy Storage in Germany

Session 2A Real-life Examples: Learn from the BESST

Session 2B Requirements for Making Battery Storage Work

Session 3A Operating Energy Storage

Session 3B Forecasting and Operating in Trading

Session 4 What's next for Energy Storage?

Resources

Article

Key insights from 2024 BESS project applications in Germany

December 2025

Germany’s 2024 grid data reveals a battery-storage market scaling faster than ever before.

Grid congestion Project applications Regulations Storage Europe

White Paper

Key players behind Germany’s BESS boom

July 2025

Who’s charging Germany’s energy future? Dive into the key players driving the country’s 14 GW+ battery storage boom.

Battery Storage Asset Management Utility-scale Germany

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage Germany 2024

January 2025

The Solarplaza Summit: Energy Storage Germany 2024 was a high-profile gathering of energy storage professionals, developers, and energy service...

Webinar

Energy Storage Lessons from Spain & Germany

September 2024

Recordings

Join us on September 18th for an engaging webinar focused on the rapidly evolving energy storage markets of Spain and Germany.

White Paper

Key European Energy Storage Market Updates: Spain & Germany

June 2024

The transition towards a carbon-free power system poses a significant challenge due to the variable and intermittent nature of solar and wind energy..

Press Release

Scaling up Energy Storage to Recharge Germany’s Energiewende

May 2024

Returning Solarplaza Summit to explore the next phase of large-scale storage growth in Germany

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage Germany 2023

January 2024

On November 23 in Cologne, we successfully hosted the Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage 2023, a crucial gathering exploring the challenges and...

Webinar

Germany's Energy Storage Market Unveiled

September 2023

Recordings

This webinar is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the energy storage sector and gain a competitive edge in the industry!

Battery Storage Germany

White Paper

Germany's Large-scale Energy Storage Market

September 2023

Learn more about large-scale storage's pivotal role in Germany's energy transition and its impact on renewable energy integration and grid stability.

Battery Storage Germany

Infographic

Storage Market Overview Germany 2023

August 2023

Download this infographic to get an overview of the German storage market and find out more on what lies ahead.

Market Outlook Market Overview Storage Germany

Press Release

Ushering in the Era of Large-Scale Energy Storage in Germany

August 2023

Solarplaza Summit unites RE professionals to map out the role of storage in the ‘Energiewende’

Battery Storage Utility-scale Germany

Networking Event

Networking Christmas Market

9 December 18:30 - 22:00
Motorworld Cologne, Butzweilerhofallee, Butzweilerstraße 35-39, 50829 Köln

Embrace the Christmas season with mulled wine or punch and the scent of fir trees at our exclusive Networking Christmas Market. Decorate gingerbread hearts, connect with industry leaders by a cozy campfire, and explore Michael Schumacher's Private Collection on a guided tour. Important: Meet at 18:30 at KOMED Mediapark for a 15-minute transfer to Motorworld Cologne, where the market awaits.

Conference Venue

Komed

10 December 09:00 - 18:30
Im Mediapark 7, 50670 Köln, Germany

The MediaPark is an open designed and architecturally unique location in Cologne's inner-city district, offering a wide range of cultural and leisure activities.

Accommodation

Looking for a place to stay during the event? Book your room directly via HotelPlanner.
Please note that accommodation is not included in your event registration.

Partners

Centrica Energy

Montel Analytics

Exhibition Partner

Exhibition Partner

Exhibition Partner

Branding Partner

Uniper Renewables GmbH

Branding Partner

Strategic Partner

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Media Partners

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Duygu Özer de Kruijf
Project Manager

For questions about the program and content of the event:

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Tor Jörgensen
Business Developer

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Sabine Dhevaraj
Customer Care Manager

For practical questions regarding our activities:

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