Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 15:31 .

Transformations in Energy Dynamics Across Europe

The integration of batteries is fundamentally changing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) landscape in Europe, creating significant shifts in energy market dynamics. For instance, Symantec's rapid deployment of a six-gigawatt-hour battery storage project in Bulgaria reflects a broader trend towards optimized energy efficiency, despite a noted reduction in overall capacity. In Germany, large battery systems are nearing saturation in frequency markets, necessitating a pivot towards day-ahead trading as markets adjust. The solar PPA market is diversifying, especially in regions like Southeastern Europe and Spain, driven by increasing demand from data centers. Electrification is also transforming transport logistics, with major companies like Volkswagen potentially adding hundreds of terawatt hours to electricity demand. This energy transition highlights the need for flexible energy solutions, incorporating renewables alongside nuclear power, with batteries playing a crucial role in reducing reliance on traditional gas-fired plants. Overall, these changes signify a move away from outdated energy models, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and diversified energy portfolios.

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Speaker

Christian Salzeder
Managing Director
SUNOTEC Germany
Germany

Talk of session: Next-Generation PPAs: Rethinking Renewable Procurement with Solar and Storage Projects

Despite rising volatility and more frequent negative price events, the evolving European PPA landscape still offers new opportunities. Hybrid solar-plus-storage contracts are becoming a key strategy for generating value in evolving power markets. By enabling an energy supply that is more easily adjustable to demand profiles, these contracts help companies to align low-cost renewable supply with consumption profiles more effectively. This means offering 24/7 decarbonization strategies while developers unlock additional revenue streams through flexibility and market optimization.

This session will address:

• Regulatory and contractual frameworks enabling next-generation PPAs
• Using storage to turn market volatility and negative prices into opportunity
• Structuring solar-plus-storage PPAs: firming, shaping and flexibility products
• Innovative pricing models and credit solutions for bankable contracts

Further Talks of this session:

The Next Phase of PPAs in an Increasingly Flexible Power World

Speaker

Pieter van der Meulen
Senior Manager, Account Management
LevelTen Energy Europe
Netherlands

To Talk

Corporate Power Procurement and PPAs: Navigating the Complexities of Renewable Electricity Sourcing

Speaker

Lars-Peter Brosk
Senior Sales Business Development Manager cPPA
LichtBlick SE
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion: Next-Generation Ppas - Rethinking Renewable Procurement With Solar and Storage Projects

To Talk