Seminars
07:45 - 08:50
08:00 - 09:00
Registration & Refreshments
08:00 - 08:45
Registration and Refreshments
08:30 - 09:15
Morning Refreshments
08:30 - 09:00
08:45 - 08:50
Welcome Address from the Chair of the Energy Storage Summit
Speaker
Roger Harrabin Energy Correspondent & Journalist
08:50 - 08:55
Opening Address from the Host
Speaker
Kane Xu Group President - Envision Energy
08:50 - 08:55
Welcome from Solar Media and the Chair
Speakers
Lucy Jacobson-Durham Head of Content, Energy Storage - Solar Media
Andy Colthorpe Editor - Energy Storage News - Solar Media
Sasha Qadri Journalist & Presenter
08:55 - 09:00
Opening Address from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Speaker
Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
08:55 - 09:10
To Infinity & Beyond: Reaching the 200GW Target in Europe
The EU currently stands at just over 60 GW total installed capacity and has its own Everest to climb before the decade comes to a close. Recommendations from the European […]
Speaker
Brent Wanner Head of Power Sector Unit, World Energy Outlook - International Energy Agency (IEA)
09:00 - 09:40
How Can the UK Achieve Energy Independence for the Future Market?
The UK has published its British Energy Security Strategy, which details plans to ensure energy independence in the face of global tensions, complicated geopolitics and an urgent need for change […]
Speakers
Chris Hewett CEO - Solar Energy UK
Stephen Li Deputy General Manager, Overseas Sales & Marketing - Sunwoda
Elena Pravettoni Head of Analysis - Energy Transitions Commission
Julia Souder Executive Director - Long Duration Energy Storage Council
Matt Aldridge Head of Electricity Storage - Smart Energy - Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Richard Cave-Bigley Managing Director, SSE Solar and Battery - SSE Energy Solutions
09:00 - 09:15
Keynote Opening Address: The Energy Storage Revolution
What is driving the energy storage industry at the moment, and adversely, what is holding it back? This scene-setting talk will start by looking at the incumbent lithium-ion and focusing […]
09:00 - 09:05
Opening Remarks from the Chair
Speaker
Chris Pritchett Partner - Shoosmiths
09:00 - 09:05
Welcome from the Hosts Envision and Univers
Speaker
- Kane Xu Group President - Envision Energy
09:05 - 09:20
Creating a Flexible, Fit-For-Purpose Energy System of the Future
This opening address will explore the UK’s progress towards a fully renewable, electric economy, and the steps needed to ensure the country’s energy infrastructure can deliver a decarbonised future, lower […]
Speaker
Nick Winser CBE Commissioner - National Infrastructure Commission
09:05 - 09:25
Shaping the Future of European Electric Market Design
After a whirlwind year of new decarbonisation policies, energy-security strategies and beneficial subsidies, this opening session will enlighten the audience on the pathway to European electric market design reform. Our […]
Moderator
Lars Stephan Senior Manager, Policy & Market Development - Fluence
Speaker
Doriana Forleo Executive Director - Energy Storage Coalition
09:10 - 09:20
Keynote Opening: Great Britain’s Action Plan and Priorities for 2025 and Beyond
With the promise of a new government catalysing much-needed new ambition and a change of pace for the United Kingdom on its path to net-zero, what action will the government […]
Speaker
Duncan Stone Deputy Director for Smart Electricity Systems - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
09:15 - 10:00
A Spotlight on Europe’s Energy Resilience: Energy Storage for Energy Security
This opening session will shed light on what needs to happen to ensure the power grid is fit for purpose, resilient and flexible. How are key players planning to power […]
Moderator
- Andy Colthorpe Editor - Energy Storage News - Solar Media
Speakers
Eoin Kennedy Head of Future Operations - EirGrid
Tema Benhalima-Bouville Director, Global Incubation - ENGIE
Ann Davies Group Chief Operating Officer - Lightsource bp
Neville Towers Director of Optimisation - EDF
Caroline Wright General Manager, Market Development, Europe & UK - Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation
09:15 - 09:20
Welcome Address from the Chair of the Energy Storage Summit
Speaker
Bruce Huber CEO - Alexa Capital
09:20 - 09:55
Ask-Me-Anything: Targeting the Terawatts
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has forecast that the global installed capacity of battery storage will need to rise from less than 200 GW to more than a terawatt by […]
Moderator
- Andy Colthorpe Editor - Energy Storage News - Solar Media
Speakers
Dr. Marek Kubik Director of BESS ENOWA - NEOM
Paula Travesso Managing Director - Gore Street Capital
Erik Strømsø CEO - BW ESS
Daniel Burrows CEO - Eku Energy
Luke Gibson Chief Operating Officer - Field
09:20 - 09:30
The Big Challenge: Storage Supporting the Energy Transition
Reaching net-zero by mid-century relies on scaling clean electrification. Running power systems based on high shares of wind and solar will in turn require meeting a balancing challenge – which […]
Speaker
- Elena Pravettoni Head of Analysis - Energy Transitions Commission
09:20 - 10:00
UK BESS: Reviewing The UK Policy Landscape in Detail
This session will look at some specific outcomes and policy strengths for the UK market in detail, including the evolution of the capacity market, Locational Marginal Pricing, REMA and other […]
Moderator
Louise Dalton Partner - CMS
Speakers
Lewis Heather Director - Baringa Partners
Julian Jansen Growth & Market Development Director, EMEA - Fluence
09:25 - 09:45
The Implications of Battery Passports on the Energy Storage Industry
The European Union’s groundbreaking Battery Passport initiative is set to revolutionise the energy storage industry by introducing transparency, traceability, and sustainability standards for batteries. This panel will delve into the […]
Moderator
- Andy Colthorpe Editor - Energy Storage News - Solar Media
Speakers
Maher Chebbo Managing Director, Europe - Univers
Richard Wagstaff Head of Project Development - Gore Street Capital
Patrick Zank Project Lead, Batteries & Energy Storage Systems - European Battery Pass Consortium
09:30 - 09:40
To 2030 and Beyond – How Storage Fits into the Clean Power Puzzle
GB has a bold ambition for Clean Power by 2030 backed by a mission-led approach. What will it take to get to Clean Power and what is energy storage’s vital […]
Speaker
Mike Thompson Chief Economist - National Energy System Operator (NESO)
09:40 - 10:20
Scaling Storage for 2040: The Role of Storage in Long-Term Network Planning
What is the long-term vision for energy storage from a system operator planning perspective? How are system operators prioritising creating the right investment signals for the community to respond to […]
Moderator
Phoebe O’Hara Clean Power Lead - Energy Transitions Commission
Speakers
Andy Willis CEO & Founder - Kona Energy
Paul Wakeley Head of Strategic Network Development - National Energy System Operator (NESO)
James Mills Managing Director - Adaptogen Capital
Florent Xavier Director of R&D Partnership, Valorization and Transformation - Réseau De Transport D'Electricité (RTE)
David Noronha Head of Future Networks & Strategic Offshore Planning - EirGrid plc
09:40 - 10:00
Storage-as-Transmission: The Role of Energy Storage in Optimising and Future-Proofing Transmission Networks
Speaker
Brian Perusse Vice President, Sales & Market Development EMEA - Fluence Energy
09:45 - 10:05
Adapting to Operability Challenges in the Renewable Energy Era
As the power system transitions towards renewable energy, the shift from synchronous to variable inverter-based resources unravels intricate technical challenges, particularly concerning system inertia and short circuit levels. Market structures […]
09:55 - 10:10
From Hours to Economics: Why BESS is the Real Contender for LDES
Speaker
Kotub Uddin Chief Engineer - Envision
10:00 - 10:20
How Modular, Software-Defined Energy Storage Improves Yield of Renewable Assets
10:00 - 10:20
The State of GB BESS
Speaker
Quentin Draper-Scrimshire Co-Founder & CEO - Modo
10:00 - 10:30
Understanding the Roadmap for Connection Policies & Plans
An interview with key stakeholders in the UK who will shed light on the roadmap for connection policies and plans, the current grid connection landscape and what solutions are in […]
Moderator
George Heynes Section Editor, Current and Solar Power Portal - Solar Media
Speakers
Alasdair MacMillan Head of Connections Policy - Ofgem
Lawrence Slade CEO - Energy Networks Association
James Norman Head of Connections Strategy - National Grid ESO
10:05 - 10:25
Sungrow BESS Innovation: Shaping the Next Day for Energy Storage
Speaker
Dr. James Li Sungrow Europe ESS Director - Sungrow Europe
10:10 - 10:25
All-In-One Solution in ESS: The AC Block with Full-Scenario Applications
In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, efficiency, flexibility, and scalability are key to sustainable power solutions. This presentation explores how the all-in-one Energy Storage System (ESS) with AC Block is […]
Speaker
- Dr. James Li Sungrow Europe ESS Director - Sungrow Europe
10:20 - 11:00
Networking Break
10:20 - 10:40
Noise Mitigation: Addressing Acoustics for Optimal BESS Operations
Noise concerns are increasingly shaping the regulatory landscape for energy storage projects. Addressing noise early in the design phase will not only help meet local regulations, but will also support […]
Speaker
Sharon Santhosh Application Engineer, Product Management - Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation
10:20 - 10:40
Solutions to Support & Reduce Carbon Emissions for Standalone Storage Systems in Europe
10:25 - 11:05
The Big Debate: Where are the Hottest European Storage Markets?
Join us for the big debate, where we will be asking representatives with a strong track record in European markets to go head-to-head on which markets they think have the […]
Moderator
Anna Darmani Principal Analyst – Energy Storage EMEA - Wood Mackenzie
Speakers
Lucy Plant Sales Director, UK & Ireland - Fluence
Juan Ceballos Head of Sales, Storage - Trina Solar- Caroline Wright General Manager, Market Development, Europe & UK - Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation
Markus Ovaskainen Sales Director - Merus Power
Max Stirling Director – Energy and Infrastructure Advisory - JLL
10:25 - 11:05
Why is Diversification So Important for the Future of Energy Storage?
In such a fast-paced industry, keeping an ear to the ground is fundamental to staying ahead of the game. Key players must stay abreast of which markets are up and […]
Moderator
- Sasha Qadri Journalist & Presenter
Speakers
- Juan Ceballos Head of Sales, Storage - Trina Solar
Tiger Li EU & USA President, ESS - CATL
Sandra Grauers Nilsson CEO - Eku Energy
David Hebert Global Director, Sales Management - Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation
10:30 - 11:10
What Next for Connections Policy Reform in the UK?
This follow-on discussion will go into detail on the next steps for much-needed connections policy reform in the UK, including longer-term solutions such as: The potential shift to batch-processing connections […]
Speakers
Toby Read Commercial Project Manager - ion Ventures
Andrew McAleavey Chief Financial Officer - Luminous Energy
Nithin Rajavelu Partner - Everoze Partners Ltd
Chris Wickins Technical Director - Field Energy
10:40 - 11:00
Key Considerations for Ensuring Energy Storage Project Success and Returns
The status quo of the energy storage market Concerns and difficulties that customers may be facing What Trina Storage can do to help Key contributing factors to project success and […]
Speaker
Daniel Greten Head of EMEA - Trina Storage
10:40 - 11:15
Refreshments & Networking Break
11:00 - 11:20
Co-Location Valuation & Contracting Models
Co-location contract structures & PPA models Hybrid project valuation techniques Pexapark’s Forward Hybrid Curves & Hybrid PPA Pricing
11:00 - 11:20
Long Duration Energy Storage Policy & Investment Update
Long-duration has been around for a long time, but the urgency to find a scalable solution offering longer-duration and alternatives to lithium-ion energy storage is growing on a daily basis. […]
Speaker
- Julia Souder Executive Director - Long Duration Energy Storage Council
11:00 - 11:40
Networking Break
11:00 - 11:40
The Modo Podcast LIVE
Join a behind the scenes recording of Quentin and a special guest (to be announced!) delivering their insightful and fun podcast series live on stage at the Energy Storage Summit, […]
Speaker
- Paula Travesso Managing Director - Gore Street Capital
11:05 - 11:25
Empowering Investments: The Role of a Quality Manufacturer
Speaker
Bin Guo Overseas Sales President - BYD Energy Storage
11:05 - 11:30
Refreshments & Networking Break
11:10 - 11:30
Unleashing Potential: An Integrated Solution for Fleet Monitoring and Performance Asset Management of Energy Storage Systems
Learn about how the Univers fleet monitoring solution for utility scale BESS redefines energy storage management with an integrated solution for monitoring and asset performance of BESS from any OEM […]
Speaker
Michael Koller Director, Energy Storage Solutions - Envision Energy
11:15 - 11:30
Keynote from the National Wealth Fund: Bridging the Capital Gap
Speaker
Ian Brown Head of Banking & Investments - National Wealth Fund
11:20 - 12:00
Best Practice for Developing Co-Located Projects
Every colocation project is different meaning that there is no one size fits all in terms of best practice for developing projects. Big wins can be made when collocating assets […]
Speakers
Salvador Rodriguez Chief Commercial Officer - eks energy
Ioannis Grammatikakis Director of Product Marketing - Powerfactors
Amit Oza Chief Commercial Officer - Push Energy
Dr. Julia Badeda General Manager, Hybrid Energy Systems and Storage - ABO Wind
11:20 - 11:40
Enabling the Clean Energy Transition across Europe Through Long-Duration Energy Storage Solutions
Speaker
Ronald Richardson European Business Development - ESS Inc. Europe
11:25 - 11:45
11:30 - 11:50
BESS Investment Case in Germany & Italy
The GB market has led BESS growth in Europe, but Germany & Italy are set to accelerate. This presentation will address the investment opportunity in what are likely to be […]
Speaker
Steven Coppack Director - Timera Energy
11:30 - 11:50
Building a Bankable BESS Investment Case
Cross market BESS investment case comparison Revenue stack state of play + 3 key structural drivers Innovation in BESS offtake & financing Quantifying & managing downside risk Key challenges in […]
Speaker
- Steven Coppack Director - Timera Energy
11:30 - 11:45
Driving the Future: Mobile Energy Storage for a Sustainable World
Speaker
Zhigang Lu Chief Technology Officer - Sunwoda Energy
11:40 - 12:00
Achieving Energy Resilience Through Flexible Energy Storage Technology
Understand energy storage as one of the key tools for grid resiliency Address hardware and software flexibility and technology fit Discuss operational services designed around the most recent grid requirements […]
Speaker
Gabriele Buccini General Manager, Business Development Energy Storage & Optimisation - Wärtsilä
11:40 - 12:35
Effective Management of Supply Chains
Identifying which supply chains are most at risk of being disrupted. How to assess and measure deliverability, programme and capex risks of individual supply chains. Working with partners to come […]
Speakers
Sonia Quiterio New Business Director - Development - Conrad Energy
Juan Antonio Torres Commercial Director, EMEA - Power Electronics
Matt Clare CEO - Masdar Arlington Energy
11:40 - 12:20
Fast and Efficient Ways of Obtaining Investment
Choosing whether to finance projects through equity or debt. How to gain investor confidence by modelling the revenue potential more accurately. To what extent will investors back projects in which […]
Speakers
Lori Qin Vice President - BlackRock Climate Infrastructure
Oscar Piepers Director, Structured Finance Utilities, Power & Renewables - ING
Michael Ware Project Supervisor - Green Giraffe
Monika Paplaczyk Investment Director - Thrive Renewables
Charley Grimston Executive Chairman - Altelium
Seán Maguire Managing Director, Infrastructure - Impax Asset Management
11:40 - 12:30
Technology Planning for the Future of Energy Storage
Identifying which energy storage technologies will be ready for commercial use in the short, medium and long term. How to avoid being constrained to specific storage technologies. Considering the merits […]
Speakers
Stephen Crosher CEO - RheEnergise
Ben Potter Senior Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development and Investor Relations - Energy Dome- Sonia Quiterio New Business Director - Development - Conrad Energy
Matt Denyer Commercial Director, UK & Ireland - Gransolar
David Oxtoby Founder and CEO - CarbonFree Technology Inc.
11:40 - 12:20
What Promising Markets are We Seeing Coming to the Fore in Europe?
Up until now, the industry has been dominated by certain countries and regions, but how is this set to change? Which countries are looking to scale-up storage and what is […]
11:45 - 12:25
Highlighting the Investors’ Current Appetite for Energy Storage
What do investors see on the horizon for energy storage portfolio acquisitions? Will the appetite for energy storage continue to surge or do we expect it to plateau globally? Which […]
Moderator
Shannon O’Connell Founder and CEO - Stora Energy
Speakers
Paul Mason Chief Investment Officer - Harmony Energy
Andrew Waranch President & CEO - Spearmint Energy
11:45 - 12:25
What is the Right Way to Go About Procuring Long-Term Energy Storage in European Markets?
Things are starting to heat up across Europe, with countries like Italy or the Republic of Ireland going down the route of procurement support mechanisms and capacity market schemes, whereas […]
Moderator
Patrick Clerens Secretary General - European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE)
Speakers
Baiju Devani Investment Director - Bluefield LLP
Corentin Baschet Head of Market Analysis - Clean Horizon
Maciej Szambelańczyk Board Advisor - Polish Energy Storage Association (PESA)- Michael Koller Director, Energy Storage Solutions - Envision Energy
Daniel Connor Director & CEO - Dais Energy
Helena Anderson COO & Co-Founder - Ikigai Capital
11:50 - 12:20
11:50 - 12:20
Pumped Hydro & Compressed Air
This is your chance to hear about the benefits and pitfalls of some of the storage technologies out there which aren’t at the scale of lithium-ion, but are edging […]
11:50 - 12:30
Why Is Now a Great Time to Invest in Renewables and Energy Storage?
Certain markets may have experienced a decrease in activity or revenues, with others being buoyed by new market mechanisms, competition and appetite from new players. However this much is clear: […]
Moderator
Mark Walton-Hayfield Senior Director, Energy Storage UK & Ireland - Envision Energy
Speakers
Magdalena Markiewicz Chief Financial Officer - Eelpower
Neill Parkinson Product & Business Development Manager BESS - Jinko ESS
Ussama Rai Director, Smart PV & BESS Service Solutions - Huawei
Semih Oztreves Global Director Of Network Infrastructure - Zenobē
Cristiana Dochioiu Investment Manager - Infrastructure & Energy - RailPen
12:00 - 12:30
Case Study: Microsoft Data Centre Batteries Supporting Growth of Renewables on the Power Grid
Microsoft, supported by Enel X, leverage fast responding, grid-interactive UPS systems at Microsoft data centre in Dublin to help balance Ireland’s electricity grid. Batteries, which typically provide backup power for […]
Moderators
Dr. Christoph Mazur Senior Program Manager - Energy & Sustainability - Microsoft
Tony Whittle Managing Director - Enel X UK & Ireland
12:00 - 12:20
How Advanced Technologies are Paving the Way to More Sustainable & Secure Energy Storage
Energy crisis and challenges Advanced battery technologies for long lifetime and secure energy storage Optimal design of energy storage system for lower LCOS
Speaker
Winfried Wahl Senior Director - Product Management
12:00 - 13:00
Networking Lunch
12:20 - 13:10
Best Practice for Fire Protection
Each energy storage project has unique characteristics including the location and the technologies being used. Consequently, a bespoke approach to protect against fires for each project must be undertaken. This […]
Moderator
Gary Johnson Managing Director, Fire Safety Consultant - Reliance Fire Ltd
Speakers
Darren Popham Head of Sales - Power & Renewable Energy - Marsh Specialty
Ed Ruggles
12:20 - 12:50
Challenges as an Asset Owner and Where the Route to Market Provider Can Support
The role of battery in the UK (United Kingdom) journey to Net Zero. (Renewable /EV etc) Creating value in co-located portfolio optimisation / Harnessing power through multiple renewable energy systems […]
Moderator
Fabrizio Fenu Head of Business Development - EDF
Speaker
Loic Cerulus Investment Director, Energy Storage - CVC DIF
12:20 - 13:00
Exploring Best-Case Investment Scenarios for Energy Storage
What is the optimal capital structure for large projects? What are the hurdles in the European M&A/investment process? How can you maximise value during the sale/purchase of a storage business […]
Moderator
Samuel Harden Global Director, Energy Storage - Enfinity Global
Speakers
Guy Stroucken Director - Lazard
Steve Hunter Associate Partner - CVC DIF
Ross Lima Head of Energy & Infrastructure, Transactional Risks - Lockton
Heather Offord Director, Investment Managment EMEA - Eku Energy
12:20 - 12:40
Leveraging Technology to Combat TCO “Headwinds” in the Scalability of BESS
What are the data communication solutions and ICT technologies that companies can invest in to increase the productivity and sustainability for its BESS projects? Integration headwind – protocol flexibility and […]
Speaker
Yuan Lee IIoT Solution Architect Energy Sector - HMS
12:20 - 13:00
Long-Duration: The Future is Now
The LDES landscape continues to go from strength to strength and there are now more calls to deploy long-duration globally than ever before. How are the business cases for LDES […]
Moderator
Gabe Murtaugh Director of Markets and Technology - LDES Council
Speakers
Ray Arrell Associate Director - Regen
Richard Campbell Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Policy - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
Paul Smith Senior Vice President, Global Sales - Energy Dome
12:20 - 13:00
Markets of the Future: Identifying Investment Opportunities in Europe
Many companies are looking into the next big opportunities for energy storage. This panel will discuss: Analysing different opportunities in EU markets such as the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Germany […]
Moderator
Natalia Eisele Investment Manager - EBG Investment Solutions
Speakers
Dr. Barbara Weber Founder & Managing Partner - B Capital Partners- Julian Jansen Growth & Market Development Director, EMEA - Fluence
Joris Rademakers Co-Founder - Climate Transition Capital
Pablo Otin CEO and co-founder - Powertis
12:20 - 12:50
Thermal Storage & Vanadium Flow
This is your chance to hear about the benefits and pitfalls of some of the storage technologies out there which aren’t at the scale of lithium-ion, but are edging closer […]
12:25 - 12:45
Empowering the Future: Jinko ESS’s Vision for Industry- and Utility-Scale Battery Storage
Speaker
Roberto Murgioni Head of Energy Storage Systems and Technical Sales, Europe - Jinko Solar
12:25 - 12:40
Pioneering Energy Storage in Germany and Beyond: Lessons from Trina Storage & Aquila Clean Energy
As early movers in energy storage, Trina Storage and Aquila Clean Energy have played a key role in advancing BESS deployment in Germany. This session will explore how their long-term […]
Speakers
Ramy Shahat Sales Manager Utility-Scale Storage - Trina Solar
Kilian Leykam Director, Investment Management Battery Storage - Aquila Clean Energy
12:30 - 13:30
Networking & Lunch Break
12:30 - 13:15
The Electricity Storage Network: Policy Priorities Workshop for Grid-Scale Storage in GB
The Electricity Storage Network, managed by Regen, is an industry group and voice for grid-scale electricity storage in GB. We have over 100 member organisations working to develop, operate and […]
Speaker
Olly Frankland Electricity Storage Network Lead - Regen
12:30 - 13:00
Unlocking the Ideal Investment Case for Energy Storage
Against a complicated backdrop of global politics and economics, how should we see the investment case for energy storage and how is that evolving? What does the ideal investment case […]
Moderator
- Andy Colthorpe Editor - Energy Storage News - Solar Media
Speakers
John Metzler Senior Originator - Shell Energy Europe & Africa- Fabrizio Fenu Head of Business Development - EDF
12:35 - 13:00
Supply Chain Management for a Successful BESS Project
Snapshot of current situation Over demand, under supply; asymmetric relationship with battery suppliers. Long lead times for batteries and inverters / power blocks. The importance of having the right EPC […]
Speaker
- Matt Denyer Commercial Director, UK & Ireland - Gransolar
12:40 - 13:30
Maximising Revenues for Grid-Scale Batteries
As size and complexity of energy storage projects increase, how is the most value captured through optimisation? Optimisation tools: AI or human interaction vs a mix of both? Aligning trading […]
Moderator
Robert Mattholie Senior Asset Manager - RES Group
Speakers
Jordi Lopez Francesch Managing Director - Glennmont Partners- James Mills Managing Director - Adaptogen Capital
Steffen Schülzchen CEO & Founder - Entrix
Andy Hadland Head of Technology, EMEA - Green Investment Group
12:40 - 12:55
Sun, Sea and C-Rates
Overview of customer needs and objectives Reasons for choosing Jinko as the provider Environmental and practical factors in the decision-making process Chosen solution and rationale Key issues encountered
Speaker
Lawrie Wilson European Sales Manager, BESS - Jinko ESS
12:45 - 13:05
Designing Safe Energy Storage Projects
Although very rare, recent energy storage fires are prompting manufacturers and project developers to ask serious questions about how to design safer projects. Code requirements and fire detection systems vary […]
Speaker
Christopher Groves Product Manager, Product Development - Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation
12:50 - 13:40
Exploring Strategies for Achieving Revenue Targets
From new asset management approaches to implementing advanced analytics tools, how are asset owners aiming to achieve revenue goals? How owners and operators are using data to maximize revenues and […]
Moderator
Robin Redfern Partner - Everoze
Speakers
Matthew Margot Head of Asset Management - Eelpower
Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies CEO - ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH- Robert Mattholie Senior Asset Manager - RES Group
12:55 - 13:10
Fortifying the Future: How BYD’s Multi-Dimensional Fire Safety Design Redefines Energy Storage Standards
Speaker
Kai Wang Country Manager UK&IRE - BYD
13:00 - 13:20
Energy Storage – The Sleeping Giant Awakens
This presentation is structured around two fundamental pillars. Initially, we delve into the dimensions of the battery energy storage markets, outlining the pivotal role it plays in meeting global energy […]
Speaker
Sepehr Soltani Battery Energy Storage Analyst - Rystad Energy
13:00 - 13:20
Energy Storage & Safety: Why is This Important?
The battery energy storage system (BESS) industry is expanding at a rapid rate, with forecast demand continuing to rise exponentially in line with global shifts towards renewable energy sources. The […]
Speaker
Juergen Moellmann Fire Europe Business Development Manager - Honeywell
13:00 - 14:30
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
Networking & Lunch Break
13:00 - 15:00
Speed Mentoring in Collaboration with ReWiRE
Do you want to be part of the next generation of energy storage? We can help you achieve this goal and elevate your career with a special session exclusively taking […]
Speakers
Hannah Stanley Stakeholder Manager - Regen
Rachel Hayes Associate Director - Regen
13:00 - 16:00
The Australia Café: The Future of Australian Energy Storage (Chatham House Rules)
The Australia Café aims to promote Investor-Developer Engagement into Australia. Operating under Chatham House Rules and facilitated by Austrade, this deep-dive session will provide insights into: Why Australia is the […]
Moderator
Fraser Holding Associate - Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Speakers
Warren Bartlett Deputy Commissioner - Trade & Investment Queensland, Europe
Kris McCoy Senior Climate, Energy, and Resources Counsellor - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
Russell Canning Trade & Investment Manager - Invest New South Wales
James Basden Founder Director - Zenobē
Finn Cowden Senior Investment Director - Victorian Government, UK Trade and Investment Office
Julianne Davis Director, Investment UK & Ireland - Australian Trade & Investment Commission (Austrade)
Henry Lawton Investment Director (UK & Europe) - Government of South Australia- Daniel Burrows CEO - Eku Energy
David Camerlengo Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, UK and Ireland - Australian Trade & Investment Commission (Austrade)
13:05 - 13:25
Unveiling the Trina Storage Elementa 2 Platform
Speaker
- Juan Ceballos Head of Sales, Storage - Trina Solar
13:10 - 13:30
Battery Fire Prevention with Advanced Detection
13:20 - 13:40
Grid Therapy: Understanding Connection Offers & Curtailment Reports
How a detailed understanding of grid connection process remains a blind spot for developers Why DNOs forecast curtailment risk beyond 100% What realistic grid curtailment risk analysis techniques could you […]
Speaker
Paul Manning Director - NovoGrid
13:20 - 13:40
Iron Flow Batteries: The Key to Sustainable Energy Storage in Europe
Amid growing environmental concerns around the production, safety and disposal of lithium-ion batteries, Alan Greenshields will discuss how alternative, commercially available Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies will power the global […]
Speaker
Alan Greenshields Director, EMEA - ESS inc
13:25 - 13:40
Join Sunwoda in Achieving Carbon Neutral Goals
Speaker
Dr. Jean-Louis Lian General Manager, European Market - Sunwoda
13:30 - 14:10
Europe: In It to Win It, or Just a Pipe Dream?
Europe exceeded over 10GW of installed capacity for the first time in 2023, and year-end for 2024 has even higher hopes for the region. Many of the trailblazing countries now […]
Moderator
James Scaife Investment Director - NatPower UK
Speakers
Carol Kort Executive Director Project Finance - Rabobank
Rutwij Hoshing Investment Manager - Gore Street Capital
Rimshah Javed Principal Originator, European Origination - Danske Commodities
Loic Boniface Head of Origination, Western Europe - BKW AG
Rohit Kumar Director-Investment Banking | Sustainable Finance (EV and Battery Sector) - Standard Chartered Bank
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch
13:30 - 14:10
Raising the Bar: Becoming a Portfolio Player in a Coming-of-Age Market
This panel discussion will explore the complexities of transforming your business into a resilient and respected portfolio player in energy storage. With markets maturing, stronger competition, and much more experience […]
Moderator
Malcolm Paterson Commercial Director - Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company (CISC)
Speakers
Hannah Staab Director, Development Projects - Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company (CISC)
Axel Holmberg CEO - Ingrid Capacity
Maayan As Director, Energy Storage - Nofar Energy
Mahael Fedele CEO - Sphera Energy- Kilian Leykam Director, Investment Management Battery Storage - Aquila Clean Energy
13:30 - 14:30
The Intersection of AI, Energy Storage and Data Centres
This invite-only seminar will look at the growing demand for power in the data centre sector, and the role that energy storage sector will play in this rapidly evolving landscape. […]
Speakers
Charles Lesser Partner - Alexa Capital- Bruce Huber CEO - Alexa Capital
13:30 - 14:10
The Past, Present & Future for Energy Storage: How Has the Revenue Stack Evolved Over Time?
As European markets mature and more data is available, this comparative panel will analyse and understand how the revenue stack has evolved over time in mature markets and what might […]
Moderator
Georgina Morris-Rowbottom Public Affairs & Policy Lead - Zenobē
Speakers
Ed Porter Director of Industry - Modo
Chris Matson Partner - LCP
Toon van de Plas Head of Energy Transition Origination - SEFE Energy- Steve Hunter Associate Partner - CVC DIF
- Samuel Harden Global Director, Energy Storage - Enfinity Global
13:40 - 14:40
13:40 - 14:30
13:45 - 14:45
Optimiser Hour: The Road Ahead for Asset Management
As we see more storage projects become operational, and with global pipelines only set to grow, the big question is “how to maximise your assets?”. This one-of-a-kind breakout session at […]
Moderator
Shaniyaa Holness-McKenzie Market Lead, GB - Modo
Speakers
Apoorv Saxena Quantitative Developer, Renewable Energy - Centrica Energy
Ralph Johnson Head of UK Business Development - Habitat Energy- Fabrizio Fenu Head of Business Development - EDF
14:00 - 14:40
Accelerating Grid Connections: Reform & Redesign Progress
How far has the industry come in terms of reforming the grid connections process for storage since last year? What does a new UK government mean for the sector and […]
Moderator
- Rachel Hayes Associate Director - Regen
Speakers
Bex Sherwood Head of Development - Field
Oonagh O’Grady Vice President, International Origination - Hydrostor
Matt Clare SVP, Business Development (Battery Storage) & CEO Masdar Arlington - Masdar Arlington Energy
John Sturman Managing Director - NatPower UK- Alasdair MacMillan Head of Connections Policy - Ofgem
14:00 - 14:40
All Bets Are Off: Which Horse Would You Back?
For investors, there are so many opportunities coming across their desk – so why have they chosen to back that developer? This fireside chat will count on insight from some of […]
Moderator
- Charles Lesser Partner - Alexa Capital
Speakers
Kimberley Dewhirst Senior Industry Specialist, Global Energy - IFC, World Bank- Loic Cerulus Investment Director, Energy Storage - CVC DIF
Sumit Joshi Director, Energy Flexibility - Baringa Partners
14:00 - 14:40
Improving Performance & Increasing Profitability of BESS
Fully understanding and monitoring the intricacies of the cells that make up your battery system is becoming more important, as more batteries are coming online, and optimisation strategies are becoming […]
Moderator
Jessica Savoie Industrial Policy Officer - Association for Decentralised Energy
Speakers
Michael Bennett Chief Transformation Officer - Powin
Jamie Vernon Vice President, BESS Asset Management - Masdar Arlington Energy
Charlotte Johnson Global Head of Markets - Kraken
Hugh Scott Chief Technology Officer - FlexGen- Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies CEO - ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH
14:00 - 15:00
Next Steps for Storage in the UK – Innovation, Delivery & Access to Revenues
We are very excited to host our first Working Group at the Energy Storage Summit this year, with support from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and […]
Speakers
Aurore Mallon Head of Electricity Storage - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)- Richard Campbell Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Policy - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)
14:10 - 14:25
How to Choose the Best BESS for Maximum Profitability
Choosing the right Battery Energy Storage System is critical for ensuring both profitability and sustainability in energy projects. While initial costs often dominate decision-making, this presentation will highlight the hidden […]
Speaker
Bud Collins CEO - AESI
14:10 - 14:25
Is Your Business Plan Coming True? Insights of an Asset Manager for BESS
As the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector across Europe and especially the UK faces new operational challenges, such as market price volatility and saturation of ancillary services, maximizing asset […]
Speaker
David Roisse Asset Manager Team Leader - Storage Systems - Greensolver
14:10 - 14:25
SiC PCS, sick ROI: Silicon Carbide PCS Boosting BESS Performance and Resilience
Tailored Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs provide several crucial benefits for BESS Power Conversion Systems (PCS) compared to conventional systems: Better roundtrip efficiency, leading to higher energy throughput, reduced battery CAPEX, […]
Speaker
Carsten Wendt Strategic Program Manager - SMA
14:15 - 15:15
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – Fire Safety – Ensuring a Safe Future
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a pivotal role in the transition to renewable energy by providing efficient energy storage solutions. However, as their adoption grows, so do concerns […]
Speakers
Himmat Sohal Sustainable Energy Engineer - Zurich Resilience Solutions
Gary Howe Senior Risk Engineer - Fire Protection Engineering - Zurich Resilience Solutions
14:15 - 15:15
ESG Working Group: Accrediting Carbon Emission Reductions to BESS – Methodologies and Applications
This ESG Working Group will focus on operational ESG methodologies to reduce carbon emissions. Structure: Presentation (10 minutes) – Open-Source BESS Carbon Emissions Impact Tool: What is the methodology behind […]
Moderator
Naomi Baker Senior Policy Analyst - EnergyUK
Speakers
Alex Starling Principal Analyst, Impact Team - National Wealth Fund
Andreas Gandolfo Strategy Manager - Pulse Clean Energy
Rajiv Gogna Partner - LCP Delta
14:25 - 15:05
Debating Co-Location: Renewables First and Storage Second?
Is co-location mandatory or just a bonus in European markets? What happens when price cannibalisation happens in GB, and you don’t have battery storage to complement you? When you are […]
Moderator
Carlos Javier Managing Director, EAM - Elgin Energy
Speakers
- Anna Darmani Principal Analyst – Energy Storage EMEA - Wood Mackenzie
Søren Juel Hansen Energy Storage Director - Nordic Solar
14:25 - 15:05
Future-Proofing Your Business Model: Getting Ahead of Supply Chain Concerns
With the date for the EU’s battery passport regulations fast approaching and already impacting many stakeholders, what do you need to know to ensure your battery is compliant? The session […]
Moderator
Eileen Maes Communications Manager - UK Critical Minerals Association
Speakers
- Maher Chebbo Managing Director, Europe - Univers
Sarah Montgomery CEO & Co-Founder - Infyos
14:25 - 15:05
Hedging Projects Through Tolls: A Glimpse into the Future?
Will tolling agreements continue to guarantee revenue certainty for UK projects in 2025 and beyond? This keynote panel will bring together key UK market players to discuss the precedent set […]
Moderator
Mark Futyan Senior Advisor - Equitix
Speakers
Mikko Preuss Vice President, Strategy & Commercial - terralayr
Stefan Schlüter Head of Origination DACH - EDF Trading
Adam Carver Senior Manager, Commercial & Origination - Eku Energy
Kieron Stopforth Head of Flexibility - Octopus Energy
Ben Potter Chief Operating Officer - Energy Dome
14:30 - 14:40
A Spotlight on the Italian Energy Storage Market
What are the possible revenue stacking opportunities for storage in the Italian market? Where are the opportunities and what barriers still exist? There is some uncertainty about the merchant sustainability […]
14:30 - 15:10
Debt: Funding Battery Storage Projects
How do we encourage more debt into the energy storage sector? Is there a sufficient debt financing market for new developers moving into energy storage? How do asset owners plan […]
Moderator
Brian Knowles Director of Storage & Flexibility - Pexapark
Speakers
Théo Imbert Head of Development UK - TagEnergy
Olivia Satturley Director - Energy, Specialist Asset Finance and Project Finance - NatWest
Jonathan Hick Head of Energy - Triple Point
Jemma Couchman Partner, Debt Advisory - Malborough Partners- James Mills Managing Director - Adaptogen Capital
14:30 - 15:10
Embedding ESG into the Supply Chain
To prevent, discover and react to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks in the supply chain this session delves more deeply into: What restrictions there are on importing batteries and […]
Moderator
- Carlos Javier Managing Director, EAM - Elgin Energy
Speakers
Scarlett Di Head of Commercial Operations - Eelpower Limited
Anne Foster Managing Director & Global Head of Sustainable Investment - Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Ben Saward Vice President, Supply Chain & Procurement - Field
Isaac Vaz Investment Director - InfraRed Capital Partners Limited
14:30 - 15:10
Enhancing Asset Management and Performance with Data
The importance of data in optimising revenue streams, understanding performance and asset competitiveness Data transparency The role of digital platforms and predictive maintenance What do you need to know about […]
Moderator
Timothy Engstrom Chief Technology Officer - Elysia Battery Intelligence
Speakers
Dan Hodges Global Head of Account Management - Kraken- David Roisse Asset Manager Team Leader - Storage Systems - Greensolver
Jamie Vernon Head of Asset Management - Harmony Energy- Mark Walton-Hayfield Senior Director, Energy Storage UK & Ireland - Envision Energy
14:30 - 15:10
Financial Returns on Long Duration Energy Storage
What functions can LDES assets provide and what sources of revenue can these projects target? How to contract long duration energy storage? Is there an optimal capital structure for large […]
Moderator
Charlie Hodges Partner - Augusta & Co
Speakers
Tom Vernon CEO - Statera Energy
Robert Hull Director - Riverswan Energy Advisory
Greg Stevens Investments Director - Abundance Investments
14:30 - 15:10
How Can the Industry Guarantee Successful Debt Financing for Projects?
How can current lenders ensure financing for up to 10GW of predicted storage in the UK? What needs to happen to encourage more lenders into the UK debt financing space? […]
Moderator
Charles Lesser Partner - Apricum
Speakers
Nelson Nsitem Energy Storage Associate - BloombergNEF- Louise Dalton Partner - CMS
14:30 - 15:10
Improving the Safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems Through Technologies
Predictive maintenance. Technology options and solutions for making sure fire safety isn’t a concern. Using artificial intelligence, automation and analytics software in battery systems. Prolonging the lifetime and efficacy of […]
Moderator
Matthew Deadman Alternative Fuels & Energy Systems Lead Officer - National Fire Chiefs Council
Speakers
John O’Toole Director, UK Asset Management - Amp Energy
Bernard Dabe Business Development Manager - STIF
Carlos Nieto Global Energy Storage Manager - ABB- Dr. Kai-Philipp Kairies CEO - ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH
14:30 - 14:50
MIC and Next Generation BESS Contents
Hithium introduction MIC introduction Insight on next-generation BESS
Speaker
Stone Shi Sales Director, UK - Hithium
14:30 - 14:50
Why is Grid Forming the Path to Stability Solutions: Capabilities and Challenges
Stability needs Technical performance Case studies
14:40 - 15:20
50MW and Growing: Projects of Scale
Projects are becoming larger and larger. There has been a huge shift from the 50MW template a few years ago to major infrastructure projects since the cap on NSIP was […]
Moderator
Sam Wilkinson Director, Clean Energy Technology - S&P Global
Speakers
Lucie Kanius-Dujardin Global Managing Director - NHOA Energy
Sandra Baruh Vice President, Climate Infrastructure Investments - BlackRock- Bin Guo Overseas Sales President - BYD Energy Storage
14:40 - 14:50
A Spotlight on the German Energy Storage Market
With a favourable regulatory environment for energy storage making lots of business cases very strong, what is next on the agenda for the country and how can it help strengthen […]
14:40 - 15:20
Bolstering Energy Security and Reducing Supply Chain Risk in the UK, EU and Beyond
Understanding and exploring the supply and demand dynamics of critical minerals is essential for the development of energy storage technologies. This keynote panel will investigate government-led energy strategies aimed at […]
Moderator
- Eileen Maes Communications Manager - UK Critical Minerals Association
Speakers
Jeff Zwijack Associate Director, Energy Storage - Clean Energy Associates- Anne Foster Managing Director & Global Head of Sustainable Investment - Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
- Kane Xu Group President - Envision Energy
Aazzum Yassir Head Of Technology & Innovation - Pulse Clean Energy- Dr. James Li Sungrow Europe ESS Director - Sungrow Europe
14:40 - 14:55
Emerging Applications in Energy Storage: Powering Tomorrow’s Innovations
Utility-Scale Energy Storage: Unlocking the potential of shared storage projects to optimize grid performance, enhance energy distribution, and reduce costs through collaborative ownership and operations. Commercial and Industrial Applications: Showcasing […]
Speaker
Dr. Stefano Alberici Vice President, Technology, EMEA - HyperStrong International
14:40 - 14:55
Noise Mitigation in Battery Storage
An overview of noise reduction strategies, focusing on site selection, equipment, and operational controls.
Speaker
Richard Batty Technical Manager - e-STORAGE
14:40 - 14:55
Trials and Tribulations of a Route to Market (RTM) Provider: Tackling Operational and Strategic Challenges
Explore the journey of a Route to Market (RTM) provider as we navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving energy landscape. This session will dive into product evolution, the day-to-day […]
Speaker
Fergus McAllister Head of Flexibility - EDF Wholesale Market Services
14:40 - 15:20
Unlocking Opportunities in Italy’s Energy Storage Landscape
After years of limited activity, Italy’s energy storage landscape is set to explode. TERNA expects that Italy will need 15GW of total capacity by 2030, of which 9GW needs to […]
Moderator
Elodie Colliard Senior Advisor - Green Giraffe B.V.
Speakers
Luca Manzella Vice President, Sales EMEA - Energy Vault- Mahael Fedele CEO - Sphera Energy
Fabrizio Ciaccia Vice President EMEA - NHOA Energy
Paolo Sereni Chief Operating Officer and Head of Storage - Renera Energy
14:50 - 15:00
A Spotlight on the Polish Energy Storage Market
With solar installations in Poland exceeding 10GW in 2022 for the first time, the general consensus is that storage is the next clear step for the country. With many plans […]
14:50 - 15:30
UK Market: Building Flexibility to Improve Connections
Freeing up capacity through flexibility to manage network congestion. Impact of Ofgem’s Access & Charging Significant Code Review. The future of flexible connections. Accelerating storage connections.
Moderator
Molly Lempriere UK Editor - Solar Media Ltd.
Speakers
Marek Kubik Managing Director - Fluence
Alex Howard Manager - DSO Market Platform - UK Power Networks
Dr. Avinash Aithal Head of Open Networks - Energy Networks Association
Nicola Waters Chief Operating Officer - Electron
Dr. Andrew Crossland Battery Storage Manager - Renewco Power
14:50 - 15:30
What Can Industry Do to Reduce Fire Risk Impacting Growth?
How can the industry help innovate and ensure fire safety from within so that growth isn’t negatively impacted? Technology innovation using software, AI, big data and analytics The key role […]
Moderator
Dr Marc Thomas Managing Director - Noriker Power Ltd
Speakers
Dr. Stephan Hildebrand Programme Officer, Scientific Research - European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre
Dan Rayne Managing Director - Statera Energy Operations
Dr. Matthias Simolka Product Manager Energy Solutions - TWAICE
14:55 - 15:40
Are Batteries Still a Hedge for Renewable Assets in Europe?
What are the real portfolio aspects of having generation and storage together at the same site in today’s landscape? This discussion will go further than just looking at the constraints […]
Moderator
- Bruce Huber CEO - Alexa Capital
Speakers
Ulrike Gunnemann Head of Storage & Hybrids - BayWa r.e
Scott Berrie Asset Development Director - GridBeyond
Peter Bolton Vice President - Korkia
Bharath Kantharaj Investment Director - Energy Storage - Low Carbon
Dario Hernandez Head of Energy Storage - NextEnergy Capital
14:55 - 15:40
Augmentation & Repowering: The Next Phase
As batteries reach the end of their lifespan and degrade over time, it’s time to start thinking about supplementing or replacing the battery capacity – known as augmentation. This path […]
Moderator
George Hilton PhD Senior Analyst, Batteries & Energy Storage - IHS Markit
Speakers
Rory Cooper Senior Strategy Analyst - Field
Francisco Rendueles Regional Sales Director - Sunwoda Energy
George Hawkings BESS Head of Projects - Hyosung UK
Jason Abiecunas Executive Vice President, Business Development - FlexGen
14:55 - 15:40
Building Blocks for BESS: Manufacture, Design & Construction
Once planning and permitting is out of the way, long lead times at certain points in the construction cycle are holding up project timelines, and these supply chain issues do […]
Moderator
Mike Ryan Commercial Director - Constantine Energy Storage
Speakers
Adam Wray-Summerson Technical Sales Director - Clarke Energy
Ed Smithies Sales & Commercial Director - Wilson Power Solutions- Lucie Kanius-Dujardin Global Managing Director - NHOA Energy
15:00 - 15:10
A Spotlight on the Irish Energy Storage Market
What is next for this competitive market, as the DS3 service draws to a close in 2023? What is being planned to harness this country with such strong renewable generation, […]
15:00 - 15:25
Empowering Tomorrow: Harnessing Huawei’s Large Scale BESS for Grid Flexibility & Resilience, Emphasizing the Vital Role of Proactive Safety in Safeguarding Assets
This presentation explores the transformative potential of Huawei’s large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in shaping the future of grid flexibility and resilience. The core focus encompasses the fundamental design […]
15:05 - 15:30
Refreshments & Afternoon Networking Break
15:10 - 15:30
Centralised or Decentralised?
ESS for start-up to medium-sized projects.
Speaker
Chris Wu Managing Director – Europe - Cubenergy
15:10 - 15:50
Considering Environmental, Social and Governance Factors When Making an Energy Storage Investment
How to measure and assess the environment, social and governance implications of an energy storage project. What reputational risks there are when investing in battery energy storage systems. How to […]
Speakers
Chris Pennington Director of Energy & Sustainability - Iron Mountain Data Centers
Lewis Vanstone Investment Director - Railpen
15:10 - 15:40
Country Comparisons
Discussion groups on the Italian, German, Polish and Irish Energy Storage markets.
15:10 - 15:25
Presentation Reserved
15:10 - 15:30
The New Power Play: A Quantitative Perspective on Battery Revenue Diversification
15:20 - 15:40
Grid-Forming Technology Overview & Real Cases Presentation
Speaker
Rubén Salazar Chiralt Product and Applications Manager - Power Electronics
15:20 - 15:40
Looking Beyond GB – Assessing Markets Holistically
Speaker
- Sumit Joshi Director, Energy Flexibility - Baringa Partners
15:20 - 15:40
Rimac SineStack – New Generation of Energy Storage Systems
Speaker
Roger Moorhouse Product Engineering Manager - Rimac Energy
15:25 - 15:45
The Path to a Net-Zero Emission Power System: Grid-Forming Technology
Power systems challenges such as loss of inertia and grid strength revolve around the increasing integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, and the transition towards […]
Speaker
Dr. Miguel Ochoa Giménez PhD Global Grid Technology Director - Huawei
15:30 - 16:00
15:30 - 16:00
Better Access to Local and National Flexibility Markets
As ESO and DSO, why is energy storage important? Where are we today with providing flexibility to the network, and where do we need to be? What are the main […]
Moderator
- Molly Lempriere UK Editor - Solar Media Ltd.
Speaker
- Alex Howard Manager - DSO Market Platform - UK Power Networks
15:30 - 16:10
Debating Investing in Co-Located Projects
With snowballing issues around grid connections, will we start seeing co-located projects become more favourable and what is the best approach? When and where should a battery be operated as […]
Speakers
Roberto Castiglioni CEO - Ikigai Capital- Paul Mason Chief Investment Officer - Harmony Energy
- Dr Marc Thomas Managing Director - Noriker Power Ltd
- Kilian Leykam Director, Investment Management Battery Storage - Aquila Clean Energy
John Pollard Investment Manager - NTR
15:30 - 15:45
Mitigating Risks of Explosion and Fire for BESS
Speaker
Bernard DABE Business Development Manager - STIF
15:30 - 15:45
Modular and High Efficiency Low Voltage AC-coupled Converter for Utility Scale PV and BESS
The energy storage market is shifting toward longer-duration systems and co-located Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with solar plants due to limited grid connection capacity. Modular, high-efficiency central inverter-based Power […]
Speaker
Jyrki Leppänen Director, Global Sales - EPC Power
15:30 - 15:45
Rising Capacity & Declining Revenue: A Value Analysis of Homogeneous BESS Competition
Speaker
- Chris Wu Managing Director – Europe - Cubenergy
15:30 - 17:00
Speed Mentoring in collaboration with Regen’s Women in Renewable Energy (ReWiRE)
We are delighted to partner with ReWiRE, Regen’s vibrant network for women in clean energy, to run an in-person speed mentoring session at the Summit. With usually just two intakes […]
Speakers
- Rachel Hayes Associate Director - Regen
Hannah Stanley Stakeholder Manager - Regen
15:30 - 16:10
The Role of Energy Storage in Commercial and Industrial Consumers’ Energy Strategy
To what extent can storage help commercial and industrial users obtain a reliable supply of electricity at a consistent cost? Is storage the most effective way of helping organizations meet […]
Moderator
Vibhu Kaushik Sr. VP, Global Head of Utilities and Energy Storage - Prologis
Speakers
Volker Rossmann CSO & Managing Director Europe - Pixii AS
Darren Riva Chief Executive Officer - Capitas Finance
John Behan Director - Sustainable Development Capital, LLP
Richard Walsh Managing Partner - Madison Energy Investments
15:30 - 16:10
Unpacking the Relationship between Hydrogen and Energy Storage
Hydrogen’s role in a clean energy future – is the time now or is it still too futuristic? In which incidents should hydrogen be used as an energy storage technology? […]
Moderator
George Turner Senior Conference Producer - Solar Media
Speakers
Dr Mercè Labordena Senior Manager - Smartenergy
Alicia Eastman President - InterContinental Energy
Richard Withey Energy Efficiency Manager - Bristol Airport
15:40 - 16:00
Architecting Global Integration – Leveraging Global Manufacturing and Services to Provide Full-Chain Solutions
Speaker
Georg Brunner Business Development Director, EMEA - ACE Battery
15:40 - 15:55
Can Big Batteries Simplify the Increasingly Bulky BESS Project Management?
With a target of 200GW of installed capacity in Europe by 2030, the energy storage market is also expanding, posing huge challenges for storage products and plant operations, and the […]
Speaker
Jimmy Ye General Manager Europe - EVE Energy
15:40 - 15:55
SineStack: Extracting More Energy from Every Cell
Speaker
Daniel Parry Battery Performance Engineer - Rimac
15:40 - 15:55
Top Integration Mistakes in Battery Storage and Hybrid Projects
Daniel Crotzer, CEO of Fractal EMS, a global leader in energy management systems for solar and battery systems, shares insights into the top integration mistakes observed in utility-scale BESS and […]
Speaker
Daniel Crotzer CEO - Fractal EMS
15:40 - 16:20
Unpacking the Power of Energy Storage in Poland
There is a huge onus on the move away from decades of reliance on coal and an urgency to build the business case for storage in the Polish market. With […]
Moderator
Joanna Spirodek Senior Regional Marketing Manager, EMEA - Fluence
Speakers
- Shannon O’Connell Founder and CEO - Stora Energy
Jakub Küpcü Investment Manager - Renewables & Storage - CLARITAS Investments
Barbara Adamska President - Polskie Stowarzyszenie Magazynowania Energii (PESA)
15:40 - 16:20
Where are the Commercial Opportunities for Co-Location?
What’s in store for co-located projects in both the UK & EU? What opportunities can investors and developers see in the pipeline, and where are they? How can you create […]
Moderator
Anastasios Christakis Managing Director - Claritas Investments
Speakers
Thomas Horgan Systems Engineering Manager - GE Vernova
Hugh Brennan UK Managing Director - Hive Energy Ltd
Rupert Newland CEO - Arenko Group- John Pollard Investment Manager - NTR
15:45 - 16:25
Creating a Favourable Environment for 4-Hour+ Systems
In 2024, there are many other options aside from lithium-ion systems. The key challenges stem from understanding the benefits and limitations of different technology, as well as cost barriers and […]
Moderator
Kevin Shang Principal Research Analyst – Energy Storage Supply Chain and Technology - Wood Mackenzie
Speakers
Osamudiame Evbuomwan Senior Manager, Energy & Flexibility - Baringa Partners
Nathan Kroeker Chief Financial Officer - Eos Energy Enterprises
John Hasar Director of Business Development - Invinity Energy Systems
Tom Palmer Head of Business Development - Zenobē
Bobby Smith President - Energy Storage Ireland
15:45 - 16:25
De-Risking Revenue: Innovation in Fire Safety
With fire safety concerns directly correlating to guaranteed performance and ensuring revenue, what industry innovations have we seen in fire safety in the past few years?
Moderator
Tom Harries Partner - Nardac
Speakers
Derrick Hall Director of Sales & Marketing - Kentec Electronics
Sean Chiang Business Development Manager - XING Mobility
Jim Dickinson Executive Vice President, Global Sales - Stat-X Fire Suppression
Daniel Sherlock-Burke Head of Asset Performance - Gore Street Capital
15:45 - 16:45
Mastering BESS Management with Centralized Monitoring & Control: Live Demonstration & Q&A
Managing a diverse portfolio of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) comes with unique challenges—spanning multiple sites, vendors, and service providers. Engineers at Univers have developed a battery-agnostic, centralized monitoring and […]
Speakers
Ked Shayer Head of Engineering - Harmony Energy
Sachit Prakash Director Smart Grid & Storage - Univers
Maria Papadopoulou Senior Customer Success Manager - Univers- Maher Chebbo Managing Director, Europe - Univers
15:45 - 16:45
Powering Her Future: Women in Energy Storage (hosted by WiNES)
Moderator
Sabrina Polito Associate - CMS
Speakers
Gayatri Desai Managing Director & Head of Energy Transition & Sustainable Finance - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Cathy McClay Managing Director - National Grid DSO
Cynthia Grainger Commercial Manager - Hypercube
Lisa Mackay Chief Commercial Officer - Fidra Energy- Charlotte Johnson Global Head of Markets - Kraken
15:45 - 16:00
Setting New Standards for BESS
The scalability of our industry is crucial for the energy transition, while nature and society depend on the sustainability of our value chains . This is why Elinor Batteries set […]
Speaker
Arne Fredrik Lånke CEO - Elinor Batteries
15:50 - 16:20
Networking and Refreshment Break
15:50 - 16:20
Networking Break
15:50 - 16:15
Refreshment Break
15:55 - 16:25
Networking Break & Refreshments
16:00 - 17:00
Drinks Reception
16:00 - 16:30
Natural Selection: What Does It Take to Go from RTB to COD?
In a project lifespan, there are two common terms that dictate key milestones: Ready-to-Build (RTB) and Commercial Operation Date (COD). The first initiates construction, whilst the second marks project completion […]
Moderator
Ben Brooks Managing Director - Noveria Energy
Speakers
Morris Van Looy Chief Growth & Strategy Officer - Fidra Energy- Fabrizio Ciaccia Vice President EMEA - NHOA Energy
16:00 - 16:20
Networking
16:00 - 16:20
Redefining ESS with the Next-Generation Mr.Big & Mr.Giant
Speaker
- Jimmy Ye General Manager Europe - EVE Energy
16:00 - 16:20
The Role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Grid of the Future
Speaker
Sankara Subramanian ESS Utility Market Leader - SAFT
16:00 - 16:20
Unlocking ESSential Value Today: Battery Intelligence for Maximized ROI
As ESS booms and power markets become increasingly saturated, uncertainty looms around future revenue streams and asset lifetimes. This presentation explores how advanced battery analytics helps safely seize today’s revenue […]
Speaker
James Wallace Product Lead - Elysia Battery Intelligence
16:20 - 16:40
Co-Locating Energy Storage with Wind Projects
Speaker
Tao Han Chief Representative, Senior Specialist - Windey
16:20 - 16:40
Energy Storage Solutions from Sunwoda
New giant in ESS and EV industry. ESS Solution from Sunwoda. Technical advantage of Sunwoda ESS solution. Roadmap of Sunwoda ESS Solution.
Speaker
Terry Yuan General Manager, Overseas Sales & Marketing - Sunwoda
16:20 - 17:00
Ensuring Sustainable Energy Storage with ESG Compliance
How is the storage sector meeting carbon footprint requirements and adhering to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles? Ensuring your supply chain meets ESG criteria in all areas ESG credentials […]
Speakers
Ellie van der Heijden Partner - Everoze
Esmeralda Colombo Policy and Public Funding Manager - Smartenergy
Irina Torelli Vice President - B Capital Partners- Luke Gibson Chief Operating Officer - Field
16:20 - 16:40
Grid-Forming – The Keystone of Transition to Renewables
Speaker
Friedrich Piontek-Helms Head of Business Development - SMA
16:20 - 16:40
Identifying New Grid Connections
In the renewable energy development stampede, where will everyone connect to the grid?
Speaker
- Paul Manning Director - NovoGrid
16:20 - 17:00
Overcoming Siting and Planning Constraints to Build Batteries
Determining what the optimal siting and sizing is of energy storage systems16:40 Understanding the planning regulations in the UK and beyond. How do different jurisdictions differ? How to work with […]
Moderator
Cristiano Spillati Managing Director - Limes Renewable Energy
Speakers
Alex Mitchell Head of Planning - Masdar Arlington Energy
Lily Coles New Energy Director - SMS Plc.
Keila Abreu Development Director - Electric Land
Chris Buckland Technical Director - Lightsource BP
16:25 - 16:40
16:25 - 16:45
Beyond Basic O&M: Optimizing BESS Availability with Analytics
Speaker
Dr. Stephan Rohr Co-CEO - TWAICE
16:25 - 16:40
Grid-Forming Solutions for Renewable Energy Dominated Electric Power Systems
Speaker
Dr. Changjiang Zhan Deputy Chief Engineer - NR Electric Company Ltd.
16:25 - 16:40
How to Tap Into New Promising Regions: BESS Breakthrough in Baltics, Poland and Nordics
What is the current market maturity in these regions? What are the market trends and growth potential? What local regulations and available subsidies should be considered when starting a BESS […]
Speakers
Nerijus Virbickas Innovation Team Lead - Green Genius
Mark Hale Managing Director - Alpha ESS
16:25 - 16:40
Storage, the Game Changer
This presentation highlights the rapid growth of renewable energy and the critical need for energy storage to address resource variability and grid stability. It explores traditional hybridization solutions and introduces […]
Speaker
- Rubén Salazar Chiralt Product and Applications Manager - Power Electronics
16:30 - 17:30
Extended Networking and Happy Hour
After the final networking break on Day Two, while some targeted breakout sessions continue, we invite all delegates to unwind and enjoy a casual ‘Happy Hour’ session, sponsored by Rimac. […]
16:30 - 16:45
The Global Energy Revolution
Speaker
Aaron Darvill Senior Sales Manager, UK & Ireland - Anker Solix
16:40 - 17:00
16:40 - 17:20
Barriers & Bottlenecks: Getting Projects Across the Line
Due to various safety issues with BESS assets, concerns around the environmental impact, fires, and more, milestones such as obtaining planning consent, environmental permitting regimes and supply chain concerns are […]
Moderator
- Olly Frankland Electricity Storage Network Lead - Regen
Speakers
Christine-Marie Louw Development Analyst - Pulse Clean Energy
Mark Kendall General Manager - Fike
16:40 - 17:00
Energy Storage Challenges and Solutions – A UK Case Study
Speaker
- Richard Batty Technical Manager - e-STORAGE
16:40 - 17:20
Making Great Investments in Battery Technologies
NMC vs LFP vs Iron Oxide vs Sodium Ion…which battery technology is best? This panel debates this by considering: How to increase application performance by choosing the right technology. How […]
Moderator
Trevor Wills Chief Operating Officer - Pulse Clean Energy
Speakers
Will Tope Chief Commercial Officer - Lina Energy
Kayla Ente Founder and CEO - Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo)- Mike Ryan Commercial Director - Constantine Energy Storage
Sam Haig Battery Recycling Business Manager - RS Bruce Metals & Machinery Ltd
16:40 - 17:10
Prospecting Germany’s Market Growth
What is next on the horizon for grid-scale storage in Germany? Experiencing a comeback in 2022, the segment’s installed capacity is predicted to double in the coming years, but the […]
Speakers
Christos Keramisanos Director of Energy Storage Systems - Aquila Clean Energy- Keila Abreu Development Director - Electric Land
Benedikt Deuchert Head of Business Development & Regulatory Affairs - Kyon Energy
16:40 - 17:20
Sustainable Storage: Evaluating and Monetising the Carbon Benefit of Energy Storage
What does the prospect of 24/7 carbon-free energy mean for energy storage and for future operations, as well as revenue opportunities and cost-saving for the industry? We all know that […]
Moderator
Rachel Cary Head of Business Decarbonisation - EnergyUK
Speakers
Sebastian Porter Head of Data Science - Granular Energy- Toby Read Commercial Project Manager - ion Ventures
Georgios Syranidis ESG Manager - Field
16:40 - 17:20
Where Should You Place your Assets on the Grid and What Helps Inform This Choice?
Nodal pricing: Ensuring that assets are placed in the most efficient location on the network and how this will lead to efficient expansion of the grid. What are the different […]
Moderator
Richard Thwaites CEO - Penso Power
Speakers
Tim Kummerfield Head of Flexible Asset Management - Danske Commodities- Andy Willis CEO & Founder - Kona Energy
- Benedikt Deuchert Head of Business Development & Regulatory Affairs - Kyon Energy
Ben Skinner Vice President, Global Markets - Amp Energy
16:45 - 17:25
The Value of AI & Digitisation for Energy Storage
What is the long-term play for AI in energy storage and how will it act as a critical differentiator for energy storage systems of the future? How faster adoption of […]
Moderator
Tony To Co-Founder & CTO - Infyos
Speakers
Daniel Moore-Oats Principal Product Manager - Arenko
Andreas Langholz Head of Technology - Ingrid Capacity
Vasso Katsiki Product Manager, Controls & Grid Integration - Power Factors
Philippe de La Fortelle Chief Revenue Officer - PowerUp
17:10 - 18:00
Forecasting Hot New Markets in Europe and Beyond
As a follow-on breakout session, which markets should the industry be looking to for future growth? Our market-focused roundtables have proved immensely popular in the past. With energy storage taking […]
Speakers
- Maciej Szambelańczyk Board Advisor - Polish Energy Storage Association (PESA)
Diego Gonzalez Country Manager, Italy - Enerland Group
Kathleen Devereaux Investment Director, UK & Ireland - Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)- Andy Willis CEO & Founder - Kona Energy
- Daniel Connor Director & CEO - Dais Energy
- Barbara Adamska President - Polskie Stowarzyszenie Magazynowania Energii (PESA)
Camila Pombo Senior Market Operations Analyst - Key Capture Energy
Kate Garth Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager - RWE Renewables- Bobby Smith President - Energy Storage Ireland
Daniel Fuchs Chief Customer Officer - International Battery & Energy Storage Alliance - IBESA
Neill Parkinson Product Development Manager for Utility Storage in Europe - Jinko Solar
Tancredi Peraino Senior Project Engineer: PV, Wind and BESS Projects - Enel Green Power- Søren Juel Hansen Energy Storage Director - Nordic Solar
17:20 - 19:00
Close of Conference and Networking Drinks
17:20 - 17:35
The Value of BESS as a Transmission Asset (SATA) for the Power System
Speaker
- Sankara Subramanian ESS Utility Market Leader - SAFT
17:20 - 17:30
UK and Ireland 2024 Energy Storage Trends
Speaker
Charlotte Gisbourne Market Research Analyst - Solar Media
17:20 - 18:20
Utility-Scale BESS: Enhancing Grid Stability and Ensuring Safety
Join David Minnis, Director of ESS EU Region, and Dr. Miguel Ochoa Gimenez, PhD Global Grid Technology Director, for an insightful workshop on February 18th at 17:20 (GMT). This session […]
Speakers
David Minnis Director, ESS EU Region - Huawei- Dr. Miguel Ochoa Giménez PhD Global Grid Technology Director - Huawei
17:25 - 17:40
The Future of BESS: Trends Shaping Next-Generation Battery Energy Storage Systems
Speaker
Jason Shores Senior Manager of Application Engineering - HiTHIUM Europe
17:30 - 18:00
Debunking Myths Around Degradation and Cycling
All battery chemistries degrade with use over time, in particular systems using lithium – there is no avoiding this issue. But how will degradation affect your battery, and in turn […]
Moderator
Jeffrey Williamson Head of Sustainability - Infyos
Speakers
Tzvi Ben David Regional Director, UK, Ireland & Israel - Sungrow Power
Kevin Tang Sales Director, Europe - CATL
Connor Watts Battery Raw Material Demand Analyst - Fastmarkets
Claudius Jehle CEO & Founder - volytica diagnostics
17:35 - 17:50
The Great British Grid Connection Reforms
Provide a strategic overview of the wide array of grid connection reforms currently underway in Great Britain. Explain how the reforms are being implemented and what the main themes are. […]
Speaker
- Paul Manning Director - NovoGrid
17:40 - 18:00
Energy Storage: Banking on Renewables-Led Volatility
Speaker
- Nelson Nsitem Energy Storage Associate - BloombergNEF
18:00 - 19:00
Networking Drinks
18:00 - 19:00
18:00 - 19:00
Pre-Registration for the Summit
19:00 - 22:00
Invitation-Only Gala Dinners
19:00 - 23:30
Official After Party – Hosted by Envision and Univers
With your ticket, you can join us at the Official After Party, hosted by Envision and Univers at The Broadcaster Pub, White City. The venue is a contemporary pub, dining room and rooftop […]
19:00 - 23:30
Official Modo After-Party
Join Q & the team at The Steel Yard Club, East London, to unwind after a busy day and enjoy a few drinks in a more relaxed setting.
20:00 - 00:00
10 Years of the Energy Storage Summit Afterparty
Don’t miss the ultimate networking opportunity to end Day One, sponsored by Envision Energy. The annual after-party will take place at the Indigo at the O2, and is open to […]
