Co-Located Renewables & Battery Storage - The System Combination of the Future

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Recording of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 12:01 .

EnBW's Marcel Schepers Discusses Future of Co-Location and Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems at Panel Discussion

Marcel Schepers from EnBW Trading discusses the future of energy systems by combining renewable sources and battery storage through co-location and hybrid parks. EnBW, one of Germany's largest utilities with about 30% market share in Europe, is pioneering this approach. They manage a diverse portfolio including renewables like solar and wind totaling around 10 gigawatts as of early 2023. Schepers explains how co-located assets—renewable plants and batteries sharing a single site—enhance system flexibility and trading efficiency compared to standalone setups. In these integrated systems, excess energy during peak production times can be stored in batteries for use during low-production periods or negative price hours, optimizing revenue potential through strategies like peak shaving. EnBW also offers third-party services such as O&M (operation & maintenance) for these projects. Special metering concepts ensure compliance with local regulations to maintain subsidies for green energy projects. This innovative model is part of their mission to advance the energy transition efficiently while maximizing synergies between different technologies.

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Marcel Schepers
Product Manager Flexibility Marketing
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Germany

As the world embraces renewables, and particularly large-scale, variable solar and wind power, grid-scale storage, especially batteries, become key. This session will provide insights into improved network development plans and flexibility strategies, address grid congestion and effective capacity management. Delve into case studies of successful deployment strategies and business models for the seamless integration of storage, enhanced grid stability and optimized energy management. Join us for insightful discussions on the future of energy storage, system costs, integration timelines, and the dynamic landscape of large, grid-scale storage.

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Marcel Schepers
Product Manager Flexibility Marketing
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
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Patrick Clerens
Secretary General
EASE - The European Association for Storage of Energy
Belgium

Klemens Kaar
Development Director
Corre Energy
Germany

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