Recording of Thursday, May 08, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 11:10 .
The presentation by The Mobility House GmbH highlights the benefits of investing in co-located batteries, particularly for owners or investors in PV (photovoltaic) or wind farms. Founded 15 years ago, the company is known for its Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology and aims to commercialize energy flexibility. They began with a 12 MW storage project in Germany used primarily for frequency control reserve and have since expanded into wholesale trading and capacity markets across Europe. A significant milestone was their selection as an optimizer for Europe's largest co-located battery asset in Bulgaria, which pairs a 2.5 GWh battery with a 620 MW peak hour PV plant. Co-location offers advantages such as reducing grid stress during high solar generation periods when negative price drops occur on energy markets—batteries can capitalize on these fluctuations by shifting loads effectively. Different connection models exist: standalone assets with independent contracts; fully hybrid systems sharing grid connections but requiring joint commercialization; and classical co-location where assets share connections yet remain mostly independent. Two business cases were discussed: one involving new investments without existing infrastructure, showing higher returns from combined PV-battery setups compared to standalone projects; another considering upgrades using pre-existing facilities indicating similar revenue potentials between different configurations depending upon specific site conditions like orientation or type of renewable source utilized (PV vs Wind). Finally presented optimization strategies involve advanced algorithms targeting short-term trading opportunities alongside ancillary service bids—a testament towards maximizing profitability through strategic market participation while minimizing operational complexities associated therein!
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Marc Untheim
Senior Business Development Manager
The Mobility House GmbH
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