Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:33 .

The role of hybrid structures and innovative technologies in the solar energy market

The growing demand for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is crucial in a stagnant energy market, with LevelTen Energy Europe acting as a facilitator between buyers and sellers. Hybrid solutions, which may include green hydrogen, are financially advantageous and in some cases mandatory. At the same time, the expansion of solar energy projects in countries such as Germany and Spain is influencing market prices. Greenbass batteries provide valuable storage capacity for solar energy, enabling users to benefit from fluctuations in energy prices. Analyses indicate a wide range of pricing levels for projects, depending on tax structures and virtual contracting arrangements, creating opportunities for arbitrage. Although many solar projects are currently valued below expectations, there are signs of market recovery, and interest in hybrid technologies is increasing. The effects of win-win situations in business partnerships also play an important role, with a strong emphasis on building sustainable, long-term relationships. The combination of these factors illustrates the dynamism and growth potential of the solar energy sector.

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Speaker

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

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:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Nikola Gazdov
Chairman of the Board
APSTE - the Association for Production, Storage and Trading of Electricity

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

How Storage Changes the Solar PPA Game

Speaker

Christian Salzeder
Managing Director
SUNOTEC Germany
Germany

To Talk

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

To Talk