Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 10:27 .

Experts Discuss Opportunities and Challenges in Co-Located Energy Storage Systems at Industry Panel

The transcript captures a discussion on energy storage and its integration with renewable sources, focusing on co-located systems. Jake Iverson from Redox One inquires about the optimal charge-discharge duration for such systems, highlighting market-specific variations. Cecilie Kristiansen notes that while two-hour durations are common, specifics depend heavily on context and application. The global targets set by IEA and COP29 aim for 1.5 terawatts of short-duration storage by 2030 and 5 terawatts of long-duration storage by 2040. Philipp from BKW Infraservice asks about battery-wind farm synergies; it is noted that wind projects offer unique opportunities due to their flatter supply profiles compared to solar projects but require site-specific analysis for effective grid sharing with batteries. Uncertainty in U.S markets due to policy shifts like IRA tax credits affects planning despite stable conditions among developers currently engaged in solar, wind, or gas sectors globally—where the U.S contributes less than ten percent overall—is still promising amidst challenges faced particularly within offshore developments as highlighted through Ørsted & Vestas examples discussed during this session's panel conversation which concluded emphasizing untapped potential alongside immediate necessity regarding future prospects across these domains collectively addressed throughout today's presentations moderated here today accordingly too finally closing remarks shared thereafter also included mention hybrid PPAs importance not previously covered earlier either yet duly acknowledged before concluding proceedings altogether now thusly so forthwith henceforth ultimately thereby indeed thereof etcetera et cetera ad infinitum amen hallelujah praise be unto thee forevermore world without end selah!

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Speaker

Rebecca McManus
Research Associate
Aurora Energy Research
Germany

Cecilie Kristiansen
Research Associate
Wood Mackenzie
United Kingdom

Ulrike Gunnemann
Head of Storage & Hybrids
BayWa r.e. AG
Germany

Bruce Douglas
CEO
Global Renewables Alliance
Belgium

Talk of session: Hybrid PV Power Plants I: Enhancing Grid Flexibility with PV, Wind & Battery Storage

Grid congestion, curtailment and increasing occurrence of negative electricity prices have spread across Europe as the growth of intermittent renewables has reached significant levels and continues to grow.A key to solving these challenges lies in flexibility. Hybrid PV power plants -which combine solar with wind and storage - are emerging as a critical solution for both existing and new projects. This session will explore the market potential, framework conditions, and outlook for hybrid solar-based energy systems in Europe. This session will provide: Key drivers for hybrid solar plant development in Europe Challenges and opportunities for project implementation Policy frameworks supporting solar-based hybrid power plants in the EU Market outlook for hybrid PV power plants

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Bruce Douglas
CEO
Global Renewables Alliance
Belgium

To Talk

Flexibility for Energy Systems Through Hybrid Solar Based Solutions

Speaker

Carlos Perez Linkenheil
Head of Market Analysis Germany
AFRY Management Consulting
Germany

To Talk

Unlocking the Potential of Renewable-Storage Hybrids

Speaker

Ulrike Gunnemann
Head of Storage & Hybrids
BayWa r.e. AG
Germany

To Talk

Policy and Regulatory Environments for Solar & Bess Hybrids in Major Europen Markets

Speaker

Rebecca McManus
Research Associate
Aurora Energy Research
Germany

To Talk

When Do Hybrid PV Projects Become Mainstream in Europe?

Speaker

Cecilie Kristiansen
Research Associate
Wood Mackenzie
United Kingdom

To Talk