Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 12:50 .

Advancements in Battery Technology and Market Strategies

The evolution of battery storage technology enhances stability and trust in energy trading. Companies like Mobility House Energy GmbH focus on commercializing stationary storage solutions utilizing second-life automotive batteries, with over 52 units operational alongside significant photovoltaic assets. Co-located solar projects at coal power plants have emerged, introducing larger installations and addressing forecasting challenges. Partnerships, such as those established by CATL with major automotive manufacturers, emphasize innovation in electric vehicle batteries and sustainability. In Europe, an integrated market system allows battery assets to participate in various reserves, significantly increasing their competitive edge. Accurate forecasting is crucial for managing battery output and trading strategies, influencing pricing dynamics in intraday and day-ahead markets. Asset awareness and optimization of market participation offer potential revenue increases, while ongoing risk management through forecasting remains essential for capturing market opportunities.

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Speaker

Dr. Raphael Hollinger
Managing Director
The Mobility House Energy GmbH
Germany

Talk of session: Predictive Operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems: Beyond Predictive Maintenance

While predictive maintenance has become a well-known concept in battery energy storage, the next step is predictive operation. This approach aims not only to prevent failures, but also to continuously optimize system operation in real time. The goal is to maximize the performance, efficiency and lifetime of the existing hardware in each specific use case. Predictive operation extends beyond the battery cells themselves: Adaptive thermal management, intelligent inverter control and optimal coordination of power electronics all play a crucial role. By anticipating system behavior under different operating scenarios, predictive operation enables asset owners and operators to extract greater value from their storage systems while improving reliability and integration with renewable generation. This session will highlight the latest methods, control strategies and demonstration results that bring predictive operation from research into practice.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Holger Hesse
Head of Smart Energy Systems Research Group
University of Applied Sciences Kempten

To Talk

From Cell Intelligence to System Value: Data-Driven Predictive Operation in Modern BESS

Speaker

Aleksej Krükov
General Manager Overseas Service EMEA
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited

To Talk

From System Insight to Smart Operation: AI-Based Asset Management for BESS Fleets

Speaker

Gaëlle Ryckebusch
Head of Digital Products Strategy - Energy Storage Systems Division
SAFT
France

To Talk

From Data to Decisions: Predictive Maintenance and Analytics for Large-Scale BESS Fleets

Speaker

Dr. Stephan Rohr
CEO
TWAICE
Germany

To Talk

Beyond Today's BESS Operation: Adaptive Electro-Thermal Control and the Future of Predictive Systems

Speaker

Vivek Tanjavooru
Research Associate
Kempten University of Applied Sciences
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk

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