Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:15 .

Optimizing Energy Storage System Control Strategies

Energy storage system control is influenced by diverse stakeholder interests including manufacturers, investors, and operators, necessitating a control strategy that integrates these perspectives while adhering to regulations. Short-term control tasks focus on immediate system performance, balancing tasks like power split control, while mid-term strategies enhance overall efficiency through adaptability. Rule-based control is common for its speed and effectiveness, yet transitioning to advanced methods like Model Predictive Control (MPC) and reinforcement learning can unlock greater efficiency. MPC employs mathematical modeling to optimize revenue and minimize losses, providing transparency but requiring significant development effort. A hybrid approach combining MPC and reinforcement learning with behavior cloning can further enhance decision-making efficiency and system performance while preserving the lifespan of battery assets. Algorithm selection should align with operational complexity and data accuracy to optimize performance and resource utilization.

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Speaker

Melina Graner
Research Associate
Technische Universität München
Germany

Talk of session: Battery Storage Technology: What Next?

The rapid expansion of utility-scale and commercial battery storage is pushing technological innovation beyond today's conventional lithium-ion solutions. New cell designs and new battery chemistries, such as sodium-ion, are entering the market while system designs are evolving with innovative power electronics, system architectures and control strategies. Together, these innovations help reduce cost, boost energy density and efficiency, and improve ROI across the globe through optimized operations and increased life spans. This session will present cutting-edge developments and discuss which technologies are most likely to shape the next generation of battery energy storage.

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Andreas Pesl
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Germany

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Closing the Loop: How Next-Gen BMS Turns Monitoring Into Action

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Germany

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Q&A

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