Recording of Thursday, June 25, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:38 .

Strategic Opportunities in the Evolving Photovoltaic Market

The photovoltaic (PV) market faces decreasing revenues and challenges like negative pricing, necessitating co-locations for future success. Customer preferences emphasize maintaining voltage levels and using existing transformers to reduce costs. Various trading mechanisms such as day-ahead and intraday trading provide significant earnings potential, although market dynamics suggest diminishing spreads in the future. Mixed hybrid energy structures are gaining traction, providing opportunities for better energy steering despite their limitations. The need for effective site planning, particularly around battery management and optimization from solar sources, is evident in customer feedback. Siemens is responding to these market needs with reliable solar inverter systems adaptable to various AC voltage levels and a focus on cybersecurity. The firm plans to enhance system versatility with backup options for off-grid capabilities. The urgency for adopting solar technology is underscored by its high efficiency and low payback risks, alongside evolving regulations that pose uncertainties in project viability.

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Speaker

Tim Landenberg
Key Account Manager
KACO new energy

Talk of session: From Flexibility to Profit: Flexibility Models for the new Energy System

As electrification and decentralisation reshape the power system, utilities and market actors are redefining how value is created and captured. This session explores how flexibility can be translated into viable business models and new revenue streams across the energy system. From demand-side flexibility and aggregation to digital platforms and dynamic pricing, discover how flexibility moves from pilot projects to scalable, profit-generating solutions-while supporting efficient and resilient grid operation.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Matteo Banchi
Membership & Business Development Officer
SmartEn

To Talk

The Nordic Flexibility Model: how Smart Batteries are Accelerating the Renewable Grid

Speaker

Alasdair Firth
Chief Product Officer
Emaldo

To Talk

Turning Flexibility into Revenue: How Virtual Power Plants Optimize Batteries, Flexible Loads and Renewable Assets Across Multiple Markets

Speaker

Julian Kretz
Head of Product Development and Management
Next Kraftwerke GmbH

To Talk

Flexibility: The Most Valuable Currency in Energy Markets

Speaker

Dr. Christof Petrick
Chief Technology & Portfoliomanagement Officer
Energy2market GmbH

To Talk

Unlocking Flexibility: How Industrial Sites Can Turn Batteries into Daily Revenue Streams

Speaker

David Budde
CEO
trawa

To Talk