Recording of Thursday, May 08, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2025 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 17:58 .

Solar Power Europe Report Emphasizes Digitalization and Storage in Advancing PV Hybrid Systems for Energy Transition

The presentation centered on a report by Solar Power Europe about photovoltaic (PV) hybrid systems and their integration with other technologies. The focus was to clarify misconceptions, highlight challenges and benefits, and address regulatory hurdles for broader adoption of these systems. As a trade association with over 320 members across the solar industry spectrum, Solar Power Europe emphasizes viewing energy transition as an integrated process promoting decarbonization through solar PV. Hybrid systems combine complementary technologies at shared connection points; they can be co-located or fully hybridized setups like wind power plants combined with solar installations to enhance grid stability and reduce curtailment. These systems are gaining market presence in combinations such as PV plus wind/batteries due to better resource utilization, cost reductions from shared connections, enhanced grid stability via efficient storage use, along with policy recommendations aimed at improving renewable integration into grids. Digitalization's role is crucial for interoperability between different technologies ensuring system operators' flexibility and stability. Clear guidance is needed for collocated systems regarding communication responsibilities among various technology components—Poland’s approach serves as an example within European discussions. Integrating advanced storage solutions alongside renewables remains challenging but essential for achieving full base load capacity prompting ongoing policy dialogues throughout Europe. Further engagement opportunities were offered during scheduled events emphasizing how combining regional geographic conditions of solar and wind reduces curtailment issues while enhancing grid reliability without significant production cuts.

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Speaker

Catarina Augusto
Senior Advisor on Grids & Flexibility
SolarPower Europe

Talk of session: Hybrid PV Systems: Potential and Challenges

As the energy landscape evolves, grids must adapt to support the growing integration of renewables, particularly solar. Meeting the EU's targets requires significant investment and time, making it essential to optimize existing infrastructure and align grid expansion with flexible solutions. This session will showcase projects and provide insights into hybrid utility-scale systems, exploring how solar, combined with technologies like storage and wind, can address grid challenges and drive regulatory reforms for faster renewable integration.

Further Talks of this session:

Opening Remarks

Dries Acke
Deputy CEO
SolarPower Europe

To Talk

Hybrid PV Systems: Iberia Potential & Challenges

Speaker

Humberto Loureiro
Head of Project Management
EDP Renewables

To Talk

Deep dive into the German Market

Speaker

Johannes Ott
Project Manager
ABO Energy

To Talk

Deep dive into the Polish Market

Speaker

Jan Kloczko
Deputy Commercial Director
GreenVolt

To Talk

Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A

To Talk

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