Welcome and Introduction

Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 3:35 .

Overview of Solar Power Plants and Hybrid Revenue Models

The session focuses on solar power plants and storage, particularly examining hybrid revenue models for solar and battery projects. Moderated by Rebecca McManus from Aurora Energy Research, the event features presentations that highlight the successes of solar energy, while addressing the current bottlenecks and challenges in the industry. The discussion will also explore how hybridization, grid forming, and stability services can enhance solar's potential. Following the presentations, a fireside chat will involve industry leaders Barbara Fleish from StatCraft and Stefan Müller from Enerpark, facilitating a discussion on the key issues. The audience is encouraged to engage by asking questions throughout the event, ensuring an interactive session. The presentations will set the stage for deeper insights into the evolving landscape of solar energy.

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Speaker

Rebecca McManus
European Renewables Lead Expert
Aurora Energy Research
Germany

Talk of session: Solar Power Plants and Storage IV: Going Hybrid - Overview of Real-World Revenue Models for Solar + Battery Projects

Hybrid PV projects are transforming Europe's utility-scale solar sector. As battery sizes grow and grid constraints intensify, co-location and hybrid operation are becoming the key to accessing the grid and unlocking new value streams - from merchant optimization to industrial energy supply. This session examines real-world revenue models, policy trends and grid-forming requirements,providing background on how hybrid projects truly pay off.

This session will address:

Business cases for co-location, overplanting and shared grid connections of hybrid solar plants
Grid-forming and related services with regulatory drivers shaping hybrid economics
Revenue-stacking strategies in merchant and contracted markets
Industrial optimization and storage-led value creation in practice

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