The Sun Supporting the Power System

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Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 14:16 .

Speaker

Vladyslav Sokolovskyi
Chairman of the Board of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine
Solar Energy Association of Ukraine
Ukraine

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe's energy systems are facing increasing physicaland cyber threats. Strengthening resilience has become a strategic priority. This session explores how solar PV, battery storage and grid-forming technologies can protect critical infrastructure, enhance system stability and support rapid recovery after disruptions. Drawing on lessons from Ukraine and Europe's frontline states, experts will be discussing how decentralized renewables can contribute to energy security. Key topics: How solar, battery storage and renewables contribute to Europe's energy security Lessons from Ukraine on system resilience and recovery The strategic role of solar-plus-storage in future security planning Integrating security into energy system design and regulation

Further Talks of this session:

Speaker

Olga Kovalchuk
Managing Director
Goldbeck Solar

To Talk

Speaker

Jarand Rystad
CEO
Rystad Energy AS
Norway

To Talk

Speaker

Walburga Hemetsberger
CEO
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

To Talk

Speaker

David Wedepohl
Managing Director International Affairs
BSW - German Solar Association
Germany

Vladyslav Sokolovskyi
Chairman of the Board of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine
Solar Energy Association of Ukraine
Ukraine

Jarand Rystad
CEO
Rystad Energy AS
Norway

Olga Kovalchuk
Managing Director
Goldbeck Solar

Walburga Hemetsberger
CEO
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

To Talk

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