Welcome and Introduction of session Best Practice for Large-Scale Storage Systems

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Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 1:08 .

Varun Mahankali Introduces Michael Lippert of SAFT to Discuss Innovations in Large-Scale Energy Storage Systems

Varun Mahankali from the EUPD Group and IBESA introduces a session focused on best practices for large-scale storage systems, emphasizing their growing importance as foundational elements of modern energy infrastructure. The session highlights that these systems are no longer peripheral but central to energy solutions today. To commence this discussion, Michael Lippert is introduced as the first speaker. He serves as Director for Innovations and Solutions for Energy at SAFT, a company renowned in the field of energy storage with an emphasis on innovation. Lippert's focus lies in developing optimized battery energy storage systems through IntensiumFlex technology, which suggests advanced capabilities tailored to meet evolving demands within the sector. This introduction sets the stage for exploring cutting-edge advancements and strategic implementations essential in enhancing efficiency and reliability across large-scale energy networks.

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Varun Mahankali
Senior Analyst
EUPD Group

Large storage systems are moving into the spotlight with maximum speed. This is because they are the indispensable backbone of the energy transition and offer attractive business prospects in the renewable electricity market. Do you want to know how the business works? Then this session is a must.

Further Talks of this session:

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Michael Lippert
Director for Innovations and Solutions for Energy
SAFT

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Serge Arbes
Senior Director Sales Energy Solutions
Exide Technologies GmbH

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Pascal Lefarth
Senior Sales Engineer
Intilion AG

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Alexandre Neto
Sales Manager
Siemens AG

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Lucía Dólera
Business Developer Manager
Jinko

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