Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 6:56 .

Key Highlights from Recent Discussions on Project Systems and Carbon Markets

A recent Q&A session addressed concerns regarding system redundancy in a project, particularly focusing on battery systems and inverters. Maintenance support from a local operations team was confirmed for post-project scenarios, and insights on cold storage solutions revealed their compatibility with both existing grids and off-grid systems. In the realm of carbon trading, significant price disparities were highlighted, with voluntary market prices ranging from $10 to $30 per ton, while stock exchange prices were approximately 70 euros per ton. This difference underscores the potential for greater returns in financing projects through carbon trading. Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) also vary in carbon credit pricing, heavily influenced by demand and narrative quality, with prices exceeding $150 for compelling stories. The meeting concluded with gratitude expressed for participation, no further questions raised, and participants directed to lunch arrangements before reconvening for the afternoon session.

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Talk of session: Off-Grid: Innovation and Technologies

For many years, the photovoltaic (PV) market was dominated by grid feed-in systems. Increasingly affordable solar modules and storage systems have been changing this picture. The resulting competitive situation is leading to new results when evaluating whether a grid connection makes sense for a particular use or not. However, off-grid applications for thermal energy are also gaining importance, such as solar-electric heating and cooking. Innovative system design as well as innovative storage and applications are shifting into focus.

Further Talks of this session:

Solar Electric Cooking for Off-Grid Markets: Concept and Field-Test Insights

Speaker

Elisabeth Rüd
Co-Founder & Operations Lead, Feutonix
Ulm University of Applied Sciences
Germany

To Talk

Carbon trading in solar cooking

Speaker

Stefan Zelazny
Managing Director
Access to Energy Institute
Germany

To Talk

Is Solar Cooling a Viable Solution for Agricultural Value Chains? - Challenges and Findings From a Field Study in Kenya

Speaker

Géraldine Quelle
Project Manager
Phaesun GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Productive Use of Renewable Energy (Pure): Insights From Ongoing Off-Grid Projects

Speaker

Mithil Barath
Promotions & Communications Coordinator
Asantys Systems GmbH
Germany

To Talk

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