Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 20:58 .

ENGIE Highlights On-Site Solar and Storage Solutions to Enhance Corporate Renewable Energy Strategies

Eric Sebaoun, responsible for business development and marketing of ENGIE’s distributed solar and storage activities, discusses enhancing corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) via on-site solutions. In his address at a panel session focused on corporate PPAs, he introduces the concept of integrating on-site photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage to maximize renewable energy potential for Commercial and Industrial (CNI) clients. Eric highlights how this approach complements traditional off-site PPAs by focusing on self-consumption. He outlines ENGIE's four primary business areas: renewables, networks, Flexgen & Retail projects involving significant battery storage initiatives. Emphasizing decarbonization urgency due to stringent regulations and rising energy price volatility, he underscores the shift towards decentralization in energy generation and increased electrification needs like Electric Vehicle charging or industrial heat pumps. Eric elaborates that an On-Site PPA involves designing, financing, building, operating PV installations within client premises under a long-term contract without requiring upfront investment from the client. Introducing “Flexison,” a comprehensive solution combining onsite solar PVs with batteries managed through proprietary Energy Management Systems (EMS), Eric emphasizes its role in real-time monitoring and optimization of energy usage while providing grid flexibility support. This integrated system aims to enhance local green consumption efficiency among CNI clients amidst evolving energy sector dynamics.

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Speaker

Eric Sebaoun
Business Development Director - Distributed Solar & Storage
Engie
Spain

Talk of session: Corporate Power Procurement & PPAs: Lessons Learned about Powering Corporates using PPAs

Corporate renewable PPAs have become a strong pillar of the European solar market, growing by over 40% in 2023. The major share in this segment was solar power, with over 16 GW of contracted volume.

The new EU Electricity Market Design Directive supports this trend by requiring member states to remove all barriers to the development of PPAs and to design incentives, including government-backed guarantees.

The session will discuss:

• The PPA market today and tomorrow
• Overview of PPA products & background
• Corporate PPA case studies
• Legislative changes affecting solar PPAs

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Annie Scanlan
Policy & Impact Director
RE-Source Platform
Belgium

To Talk

Charting the Course: Insights Into European Solar Power Purchase Agreements

Speaker

Victoria Santos
Research Analyst, Power and Renewables
Wood Mackenzie
United Kingdom

To Talk

Effects on Solar Capture Rates and Curtailment on PPAs in Europe

Speaker

Ignacio Garcia Vera
Energy Markets Senior Consultant
AFRY Management Consulting
Spain

To Talk

PPA Contracting and Negotiation Considerations

Speaker

Lars Schmidt
Partner
EY
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion

Speaker

To Talk