Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 13:05 .

Jonas Meyer Explores the Future of Battery Energy Storage in Europe and the Critical Role of System Integrators

Jonas Meyer, with extensive experience in the battery industry across Europe, outlines the progression of battery storage systems from lead-acid to NMC and now predominantly LFP technologies. Representing ELMI Power GmbH, he emphasizes their use of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to mitigate grid capacity issues by facilitating fast DC charging despite constrained AC sources—a growing necessity due to widespread grid congestion in regions like Europe and the UK. Challenges include limited product availability and installation capacities compounded by falling sale prices but rising labor costs. BESS integration supports renewable energy adoption while accommodating electric vehicle expansion amid Germany's nuclear phase-out pressures. Key components involve interconnected battery containers managed via EMS or PPCs ensuring multi-level compatibility among suppliers, integrators handling civil works/design guarantees—and investors prioritizing business case viability over long investment periods. Investors prefer comprehensive project guarantees at medium voltage levels for better financial returns compared to separate supplier warranties typically offered at DC levels. System integrators play a pivotal role consolidating these into unified system guarantees spanning 20-25 years through augmentation strategies that ensure reliability and flexibility even as individual component lifespans vary. Technological advancements continue impacting cost-effectiveness without sacrificing performance standards or safety protocols—particularly notable are innovations in cooling methods enhancing both component longevity and efficiency within this rapidly evolving sector where companies may not endure beyond decades.

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Speaker

Jonas Meyer
Head of Procurement
ELMI Power GmbH
Germany

Talk of session: Quality Indicators in Large Scale Storage Systems: What to Look For

As the share of fluctuating electricity producers (PV and wind power) increases, energy storage systems will have to take on more functions in the grid. Batteries play a key role here; from commercial and industrial storage systems to utility-scale storage for multiple uses, the requirements are rising. Key quality indicators are not only safety (including functional safety) but also reliability as well as performance, defined by efficiency and effectiveness, over an ideally long service life. Site-specific requirements, such as noise generation, are also important considerations. This session will examine these aspects from different perspectives, offering recommendations beyond existing standards based on operational experience.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Kai-Philipp Kairies
CEO
ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH
Germany

Recording was not authorized for publication.

Unlocking Success: Mastering Critical Technical & Techno-Commercial Elements in Bess Contracts to Mitigate Owner's Risks

Speaker

Andres Blanco
Managing Director
Blanboz Limited
United Kingdom

Recording was not authorized for publication.

Battery Fire Safety - Updates on NFPA 855

Speaker

Nicholas Bartlett
Fire Marshal
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
USA

To Talk

From Planning to Perfection: Leveraging Quality for Better BESS Projects

Speaker

Jason Goodhand
Global Business Lead - Energy Storage
DNV
Norway

To Talk

Q&A and Panel Discussion

To Talk