Solarplaza Summit | Energy Storage Germany

Thursday 23 November 2023

Program


08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

30 min.

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09:00

Welcome Words by Solarplaza

10 min.

Celina Gundlach

Solarplaza

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Session 1

Setting the Stage for Energy Storage in Germany and the Energiewende

09:10

Market Updates on Energy Storage in Germany

presentation

30 min.

With renewable energy projected to dominate 80-90% of global electricity generation by 2050, the integration of energy storage becomes paramount for energy security and a flexible, sustainable energy system. Germany's current challenges with grid congestion highlight the urgent need for effective solutions. Join our opening presentation to learn about the evolving landscape of the energy storage industry in Germany, Europe, and beyond.

Susan Taylor

S&P Global

Session Topics:
  • Germany, Europe and beyond: Demand growth & drivers
  • Battery storage capacity and growth potential per state
  • Cost & price trends in the value chain of the German energy storage industry
  • Market segmentation: Developments in the residential, C&I and utility scale markets
09:40

Biting the Silver Bullet: Storage as the Solution for an Overloaded Energy Grid?

panel

40 min.

As Germany faces grid congestion issues, industry experts including grid operators and utility providers will share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of storage applications.

Christian Barba Rodulfo

EDP Renewables

Matthias Vetter

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)

Session Topics:
  • The balancing power of storage applications: Reaching grid stability & energy security
  • Key stakeholders to consider in your storage projects
  • Advanced energy storage technologies: Improved efficiencies and cost savings vs added complexity
  • Is the industry growing too quickly? Mitigating grid connection delays, long lead times and tight target completion dates
10:20

Morning Networking Break

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Session 2

Project Financing & Bankability

11:10

Solar Storage in Germany: Market Trends, Installations, and Use Cases

presentation

20 min.

We will delve into the current market dynamics of solar storage systems in Germany, examining the latest installation numbers and exploring their versatile use cases in residential, industrial, and large-scale settings. Through practical examples and data-driven insights, we will highlight the significant impact of solar storage in driving sustainable energy solutions across the country.

Jan Figgener

RWTH Aachen University

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11:30

Revenue Optimization for large-scale Batteries and the Role of Trading Strategies

presentation

20 min.

Within Germany, large-scale battery storage systems rely on wholesale markets and ancillary services for revenue. As these markets evolve, with declining wholesale power prices and increasing cannibalization in ancillary markets, this session explores cutting-edge strategies for future revenue optimization and the role of trading strategies.

Claudia Günther

Aurora Energy Research

Session Topics:
  • Current and future revenue streams
  • BESS Economic Outlook
11:50

Bankability and Investment Landscape for Storage Projects in Germany

panel

40 min.

Join this panel to learn about investment and risk management considerations for your solar-plus-storage project. Finaciers and investors will share with you their insights on energy storage projects, as the technology is still maturing.

Jan-Phillip Kock

Encavis

Corentin Baschet

Clean Horizon

Session Topics:
  • The relevance of technical and regulatory risk management for investors
  • Key interests and concerns for banks
  • New revenue stream to sell back energy to the grid
12:30

Networking Lunch

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Session 3

Case Studies: Moving From Big to Biggest

14:00

Practical Lessons Learned From Co-located Storage Projects

presentation

30 min.

This session contains 2 presentations of 15 minutes.

Laurent Talbot

Statkraft

Anoucheh Bellefleur

ABO Wind

Session Topics:
  • The business model of energy arbitrage: buying and selling electricity when the tariff is attractive
  • Cost analysis, Capex and opex
14:30

Practical Lessons Learned from Standalone Storage Projects

presentation

30 min.

This session contains 2 presentations of 15 minutes.

Franz Hartleitner

Eco Stor

Session Topics:
  • Eco Stor has > 2 GWh storage capacity in upcoming projects. In 2022, they connected 100 MWh storage to the German grid. Join the presentation to learn about battery project development, system design, and ES-OS benefits.
15:00

Global BESS Deployment Experiences and First Steps in Germany

presentation

15 min.

Europe deployed 1.9GW of battery storage in 2022 and 3.7GW are expected in 2023. With the market for utility-scale energy storage expected to grow significantly, we will delve into the transformative power of lithium-ion batteries, revolutionizing renewable energy integration and providing greater flexibility in the power system. 

Session Topics:
  • The X project: lessons learned in practice and meeting the needs of the C&I market
  • Cost analysis, CAPEX and OPEX
  • How does this project support energy efficiency / security
  • Optimzing operations and maintaining system health
15:00

Afternoon Networking Break

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Session 4

Advancements in Storage Technologies

15:45

Dissecting 5 Battery Types and 10 Battery Strings: Which performs best?

panel

45 min.

The M5BAT project evaluates five battery technologies for real-world electricity market viability. It analyzes performance, life cycle costs, and potential to optimize MW-scale battery storage systems. Led by the Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA), the project also explores the use of battery storage systems to stabilize the grid amid the increasing adoption of renewables.  

Lucas Koltermann

ISEA - RWTH Aachen

Session Topics:
  • More than one type of Energy Storage System (ESS): Diversification in the technology mix and applications
  • M5Bat Project: A 5 MWh, 5 MW hybrid battery storage system with various lead-acid and lithium-ion battery types, including vented and valve-regulated lead-acid, lithium manganese oxide, lithium iron phosphate, and lithium titanate batteries.
16:15

Navigating Battery Innovation: Alternatives to Lithium-ion

presentation

30 min.

Delve into the potential of zinc-ion and sodium-sulfur batteries as we navigate the intricate landscape of lithium-ion supply chain issues amidst surging electric vehicle demand.

Benjamin Henecka

Nala Energy

Session Topics:
  • Beyond Lithium-ion: Exploring zinc-ion-based batteries and sodium-sulfur-based batteries

Session 5

The Role of Energy Storage Solutions in Envisioning the Energiewende

16:45

Closing Keynote: Shaping the Future of Energy Storage in Germany and Beyond

panel

45 min.

By 2030, the total storage demand in Germany is projected to reach 104 GWh, with a further increase to 180 GWh by 2045. Large-scale battery storage is expected to play a significant role in meeting this demand. Be part of the conversation as our expert panelists discuss the opportunities, challenges, and potential pathways for energy storage in the coming years.

Niklaas Heckmann

Fluence

Florian Mayr

Apricum

Harald Ott

Verbund

Session Topics:
  • What will the market look like 3 years from now?
  • Maximizing return on investment (ROI): From optimal cycle rates to selecting the right software systems
  • Envisioning future energy storage business models
17:30

Conference Wrap-Up

10 min.

Celina Gundlach

Solarplaza

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17:40

Closing Networking Drinks

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Celina Gundlach
Project Manager

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Business Developer

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Project Coordinator

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