Solarplaza Summit Energy Storage Spain

Thursday 24 October 2024

Program

08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

Session Topics:

09:15

Welcome by Solarplaza

15 min.

Session Topics:

Session 1

The Energy Storage Challenge: Vamos!

09:30

Energy Storage: Research, Innovation, Investments, Risks

presentation

20 min.

Building and expanding a market for the energy transition is pioneering work, how can the industry break through the glass ceiling and expand the market for energy storage?

Alberto Toril

Breakthrough Energy

Alberto Toril

Manager, Europe – Power Sector

Breakthrough Energy

Alberto brings a decade of international expertise in the energy sector, covering different angles of the value chain including clean technology projects development, open innovation, corporate venture investments, and energy policy advocacy. Prior to joining Breakthrough Energy, he advised Iberdrola´s CEO as a Senior Business Specialist. From the Chairman Office, he controlled worldwide business operations, supported Executive Committees and Boards of Directors, and developed special analysis relevant for strategic corporate decisions. He was also part of the Corporate Venture Capital arm, where he managed investments in disruptive clean technology start-ups focused on the decarbonization of the power, heat, and transport sectors. He also spent several years of work in Qatar, where he built Iberdrola´s Innovation Hub for Open Innovation and managed technical consultancy projects for Utilities in the Middle East, including power grids digitalization, renewables integration, and energy efficiency programs. He also worked at the International Energy Agency, where he co-authored several flagship publications including the World Energy Outlook (WEO) and World Energy Investment (WEI), being responsible for power sector market investments analysis for IEA scenarios. He also developed economic models for networks, renewables, and energy storage analysis. Outside of work, Alberto loves traveling and meeting people. He cares for sea life where he enjoys doing two of his hobbies, surfing, and scuba-diving. He holds three MSc in Industrial Engineering, Renewable Energy and Energy Business, and a PMP Certificate from the Project Management Institute.

Session Topics:

Overview of research and innnovation
Investment opportunities

09:50

Spain's Storage Potential: Market Insights and Strategic Forecasts in the European Energy Landscape

presentation

20 min.

We'll zoom out to provide a big-picture overview of the Spanish storage market, situated within the wider European context. You'll get a quick run-down of existing and forecasted storage deployments.

George Hilton

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Session Topics:

Market forecast (MW installed and Bn€ invested)
Overview of challenges and upcoming opportunities

10:10

Winning Strategies: Spain's New Storage Regulations to Stay Ahead in the Market

presentation

20 min.

Get an update on Spain's evolving energy storage regulations and their market impact. Discover new opportunities arising from recent regulatory updates and how to capitalize on them. Gain insights into how developers, investors, and EPCs are interpreting and adapting to new legislation.

Session Topics:

Tenders and Auctions: Learn about upcoming tenders and auctions, and how to strategically position yourself for success.
Translating Regulations: Understand how to translate legal updates into actionable opportunities for your business.
Proven Strategies: Explore real-world examples of successful approaches to navigating Spain's regulatory landscape.

10:30

Adding Up The Value of Energy Storage: Revenue Stream Assumptions and Curtailment Fees

panel

40 min.

The value of a storage project in a large part is determined by it's revenue assumptions. Discover diverse investor perspectives on the revenue streams for battery storage in Spain and navigate lucrative market routes.

Tomás García

JLL

Tomás García

Senior Director, Energy & Infrastructure

JLL

Tomás García is the lead Senior Director of the Energy & Infrastructure Advisory practice in Spain & Portugal at JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) since April 2020. In this role, he leads the team providing transactional and financial advisory services for renewable energy assets in Iberia. Prior to this, Tomás was the Managing Director of the Solar & Wind Projects business in Spain & Portugal at BayWa r.e. (2019). Prior to this role, he was the Head of Business Development EMEA, Energy Group at Canadian Solar (2017-2018). Before that he served at SunEdison as General Manager, Rural Electrification EMEA (2014-2015) and as Head of Strategy & Market Development EMEA & LATAM (2011-2014). Before that Tomás was Market Strategy Manager at First Solar (2008-2011) and a Strategy Consultant at the Monitor Group (2004-2008). Additionally, he has also worked as a Venture Capitalist, Research Scientist (doing science on solar PV materials), University Teacher and FX Trader. Tomás was a PhD student at Florida International University, earned his MSci at King’s College London and his Masters degree in Physics at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. He is fluent in Spanish and English and functional in Italian.

Session Topics:

Revenue Opportunities: Discover the various revenue streams available for battery storage in Spain.
Evaluating the 6th revenue stream: the expected impact and role of the capacity market.
Gain insights into different revenue assumptions and the subsequent implications on your business case.
Projections of curtailment costs and grid fees.
Case Studies: Explore real-world examples of successful battery storage projects and their revenue models.

11:10

Morning Networking Break

On average, at Solarplaza Summit events an impressive 92% of attendees are able to make valuable business connections. Don’t miss out!

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Session 2

Technical Feasibility: Solutions & Innovations to Energy Storage

11:50

TSO Initiatives for Reducing Grid Congestion: Exclusive Tactics for Turning Gridlock into Grid Flow

presentation

20 min.

Learn about current grid congestion issues and their impact on energy distribution, with exclusive strategies from top TSOs. Understand TSO flexibility assessments and explore real-world examples of successful initiatives. Gain future projections and strategic insights for maintaining grid flow in evolving energy markets.

Session Topics:

In-depth analysis of current grid congestion issues and their impact on energy distribution.
Exclusive planning strategies from top TSOs to alleviate grid congestion.
Detailed explanation of TSO flexibility assessments, methodologies, and key deadlines.
Real-world examples of successful TSO initiatives reducing grid congestion.
Future projections and strategic insights for maintaining grid flow in evolving energy markets.

12:10

Monetizing Energy Storage and Conceptualizing Value in Spain

presentation

25 min.

Practical insights into proven business models for energy storage, taking their maximum value-adding potential into account and considering the practices of revenue stacking.

Oliver Schmidt

Imperial College London

Session Topics:

Categorizing storage services by their value-adding potential.
Determining the cost of providing these services.
Optimizing business models through revenue stacking.

12:35

The Bottom Line: Securing Project Financing Where There Is None

panel

40 min.

Financing the future is a tricky business, and not without obstacles. This panel of investors, utilities, banks and developers will discuss the harsh reality of what it takes to finance a storage asset in Spain for 2024, and some potential strategies to clear those obstacles.

moderator

Kim Keats Martínez

EKON

Dr. Mikel Pino

Exus Renewables

Session Topics:

Conditions and challenges to securing a bank loan for projects.
Achieving cash flow security.

13:15

Lunch Networking Break

Our networking app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 250+ attendees and 20+ speakers!

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Session 3

Economics of Energy Storage Supply and Demand: Business Cases

14:45

The Power of Mini Grids and Community-Driven Renewable Energy

presentation

20 min.

Session Topics:

Sustainable Solutions: Discover the role of community-driven renewable energy in fostering sustainability.
Community Empowerment: Hear from an inspirational keynote on how mini grids are transforming local communities.
Real-World Impact: Gain insights into successful case studies of mini grids powering and uplifting communities.
Innovative Technologies: Learn about innovations that enable efficient and resilient mini grid solutions.
Future of Energy: Understand how localized energy systems are shaping the future of renewable energy and community development.

15:05

Discover the Latest Breakthroughs in Hybrid Renewable Assets Combining Wind, Solar, and Storage

panel

40 min.

Optimize energy output and reliability with advanced technologies and seamless integration of storage with hybrid renewable systems. Explore high-return investments and future-proof strategies for the next decade in hybrid renewable energy solutions.

Catalina Bauza Llinas

ISEMAREN

Session Topics:

Maximizing Efficiency: Learn how to optimize energy output and reliability with advanced technologies.
Strategic Integrations: Insights into seamless integration of storage facilities with hybrid renewable systems.
Investment Opportunities: high-return investments in hybrid renewable projects with storage.
Future-Proof Strategies: Prepare for the next decade with forward-thinking approaches to hybrid renewable energy solutions.

15:45

Project Building: Technical Insights & Considerations

presentation

20 min.

Understand all the requirements that need to be considered in building an energy storage project from scratch!

Joshua Murphy

Econergy

Session Topics:

Project Dimensioning
Required Area Calculations
Typical Storage Configurations
Behind the meter vs Front of the meter

16:05

Afternoon Networking Break

Whether you're looking to connect with professionals from a specific sector or want to build relationships across the entire solar PV value chain, our event offers a unique chance to engage with experts from across the industry.

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Session 4

Energy Storage: Making It Work

16:35

Surfing the Waves of Price Volatility: Are You Up-To-Date?

presentation

20 min.

Understand the factors driving price volatility and gain expert insights on Spain's storage and PV market trends. Learn strategies to manage price fluctuations, identify high-potential investments, and explore techniques to build resilience and stability in your projects.

Valentin Albinet

DNV

Session Topics:

Price Fluctuations: Understand the factors driving price volatility and how to anticipate market shifts.
Market Insights: Gain expert perspectives on the current state and future trends of Spain's storage and PV market.
Strategic Approaches: Learn effective strategies for managing and mitigating the impact of price volatility.
Investment Opportunities: Identify high-potential investment opportunities despite market fluctuations.
Future-Proofing: Explore techniques to build resilience and stability in your energy storage and PV projects.

16:55

Plans and Projections for Spain’s Energy Storage Milestones for 2030: Viable or Unfeasible?

panel

40 min.

Gain expert perspectives on financial viability and bankability in Spain's energy storage future and learn comprehensive strategies for integrating international expertise. Discover key strategies for 2025 and multidisciplinary insights into the evolving landscape of energy storage in Spain.

Raúl García Posada

ASEALEN

Session Topics:

Expert perspectives on financial viability and bankability in Spain’s energy storage future.
Comprehensive strategies for integrating international expertise into Spanish energy storage.
Key strategies and steps for 2025 that will shape the next five years.
Multidisciplinary insights into the evolving landscape of energy storage in Spain.

17:35

Closing Remarks

25 min.

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18:00

Closing Networking Drinks

Session Topics:

Solarplaza Summit | Energy Storage Spain

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Welcome by Solarplaza

The Energy Storage Challenge: Vamos!

Energy Storage: Research, Innovation, Investments, Risks

Spain's Storage Potential: Market Insights and Strategic Forecasts in the European Energy Landscape

Winning Strategies: Spain's New Storage Regulations to Stay Ahead in the Market

Adding Up The Value of Energy Storage: Revenue Stream Assumptions and Curtailment Fees

Technical Feasibility: Solutions & Innovations to Energy Storage

TSO Initiatives for Reducing Grid Congestion: Exclusive Tactics for Turning Gridlock into Grid Flow

Monetizing Energy Storage and Conceptualizing Value in Spain

The Bottom Line: Securing Project Financing Where There Is None

Economics of Energy Storage Supply and Demand: Business Cases

The Power of Mini Grids and Community-Driven Renewable Energy

Discover the Latest Breakthroughs in Hybrid Renewable Assets Combining Wind, Solar, and Storage

Project Building: Technical Insights & Considerations

Energy Storage: Making It Work

Surfing the Waves of Price Volatility: Are You Up-To-Date?

Plans and Projections for Spain’s Energy Storage Milestones for 2030: Viable or Unfeasible?

Closing Remarks