Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 1:22 .

Experts Gather to Discuss Enhancing Grid Flexibility with Hybrid PV Power Plants in Europe

The discussion focuses on Hybrid PV Power Plants and their role in enhancing grid flexibility through the integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind energy, and battery storage. The event highlights recent developments in Portugal and Spain regarding power attitudes, setting a relevant context for exploring these hybrid solutions. Four leading European experts are present to share insights into this topic. Each presentation will be followed by an interactive Q&A session with the audience to encourage engagement and deeper understanding. Additionally, a panel discussion is scheduled at the end of all presentations to further explore key themes raised during individual talks. Carlos Perez Lincoln-Hall from AFRI Management Consulting initiates the series with his presentation on how solar-based hybrid solutions can contribute significantly to energy system flexibility. Audience members are encouraged to actively participate by preparing questions throughout the sessions for more comprehensive discussions about advancing renewable energy technologies within Europe’s evolving power landscape.

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Speaker

Bruce Douglas
CEO
Global Renewables Alliance
Belgium

Talk of session: Hybrid PV Power Plants I: Enhancing Grid Flexibility with PV, Wind & Battery Storage

Grid congestion, curtailment and increasing occurrence of negative electricity prices have spread across Europe as the growth of intermittent renewables has reached significant levels and continues to grow.A key to solving these challenges lies in flexibility. Hybrid PV power plants -which combine solar with wind and storage - are emerging as a critical solution for both existing and new projects. This session will explore the market potential, framework conditions, and outlook for hybrid solar-based energy systems in Europe. This session will provide: Key drivers for hybrid solar plant development in Europe Challenges and opportunities for project implementation Policy frameworks supporting solar-based hybrid power plants in the EU Market outlook for hybrid PV power plants

Further Talks of this session:

Flexibility for Energy Systems Through Hybrid Solar Based Solutions

Speaker

Carlos Perez Linkenheil
Head of Market Analysis Germany
AFRY Management Consulting
Germany

To Talk

Unlocking the Potential of Renewable-Storage Hybrids

Speaker

Ulrike Gunnemann
Head of Storage & Hybrids
BayWa r.e. AG
Germany

To Talk

Policy and Regulatory Environments for Solar & Bess Hybrids in Major Europen Markets

Speaker

Rebecca McManus
Research Associate
Aurora Energy Research
Germany

To Talk

When Do Hybrid PV Projects Become Mainstream in Europe?

Speaker

Cecilie Kristiansen
Research Associate
Wood Mackenzie
United Kingdom

To Talk

Panel Discussion: How to Unlock the Gigantic Flexibility Potenial of Solar-Hybrid Power Plants?

Speaker

To Talk