Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 3:30 .

ESS Europe Conference Day 2: Navigating Battery End-of-Life Challenges with Expert Insights and Regulatory Strategies

The second day of the ESS Europe conference begins with a session focused on managing end-of-life challenges for battery systems. The topic emphasizes that selecting a battery system is akin to choosing a life partner, highlighting the importance of understanding long-term risks beyond initial appearances and performance metrics. This session aims to explore hidden risks associated with batteries as they reach their end-of-life stage, emphasizing proactive risk mitigation strategies rather than treating these considerations as afterthoughts. Key areas include technical limitations in battery management systems, legal frameworks governing them, and evolving responsibilities of manufacturers over recent years. Speakers will present case studies illustrating why comprehensive planning for the lifecycle's conclusion is crucial. Additionally, discussions will cover regulatory frameworks and legal strategies necessary to identify potential lifetime risks at both cell-level and broader system perspectives—aiming to optimize long-term performance while ensuring compliance with changing regulations. Gunther Kellemann from ZFoE opens this insightful discussion by sharing his expertise in environmental regulation within Germany’s political landscape concerning batteries.

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Speaker

Patrick Zank
Senior Battery Consultant & Business Development Manager
VDE Renewables GmbH
Germany

Talk of session: How to Avoid Nasty Surprises at the End of a (Battery's) Life

It's like choosing a partner for life—appearances can be deceiving, and risks may only surface later. Selecting a BESS is more than just a technical decision; it requires long-term quality and risk management for manufacturers and operators. This session explores key challenges beyond initial performance. The Presentations will highlight real-world case studies on BMS limitations, insurance perspectives on risk mitigation, and the evolving role of manufacturers in ensuring safety and sustainability. Attendees will gain insights into BESS risk management, enabling them to optimize system performance and ensure regulatory alignment.

Further Talks of this session:

End-Of-Life of Batteries - The Regulatory Framework

Speaker

Gunther Kellermann
Managing Director
ZVEI - German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturer Association
Germany

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Early Identification and Contractual Protection of Risks at the End of Lifecycle of BESS

Speaker

Dr. Florian Brahms
Lawyer
Brahms Nebel & Kollegen
Germany

To Talk

From Cell to System

Speaker

Michael Strobel
Business Director Europe
Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology Co., Ltd
China

To Talk

BMS Limitations: Case Studies Demonstrating the Need for Battery Monitoring

Speaker

Claudius Jehle
CEO
volytica diagnostics GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion including Q&A

To Talk

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