Grid

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 Commission estimate that the industry will need around 200 GW of operational capacity by 2030, tripling to 600 GW in 2050. 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 the end of the decade. So, what does the industry need to change, innovate, or completely shake up to get us there?

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 take to address barriers to electricity storage, delivering the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and Flexibility Roadmap?

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 the end of this decade. For the first time, we will host a storage leaders ‘Ask-Me-Anything’ style session, with a focus on bringing together leaders and spokespeople for the most innovative and successful energy storage players of this decade, to discuss the issue at hand – how do we get there? We will ask delegates to send in their questions in advance, with the onus being on getting the big questions from the audience answered, with the conversation led by the industry.

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 transforming energy storage by offering seamless full-scenario applications.

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 most promise, and why. 

• Europe’s hottest markets and their potential 
• Will they last the test of time? 
• What makes them so special? 

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 countries like Germany or the Netherlands are predicted to remain very merchant-led. How are different European markets approaching the urgent need to procure long-term energy storage to support grid infrastructure and drive deployment of renewables? Which is the best way to do it, and make sure that the storage assets will last the test of time? This session will take into consideration things like:

• If you invest in markets which are tender-led, what issues might you come up against later in the construction phase?
• How long can government-led support mechanisms be expected to prop up markets?
• In arbitrage and merchant markets, what are main concerns and how can you tackle them?
• How much risk should you really take on when investing in merchant markets?

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 partnership, including recent projects Strübbel and Wetzen, is helping to deliver critical grid services with flexible, high-performance systems. Discover the business case behind these storage projects and how flexible, cost-optimized solutions support the investment. Hear from our speakers on key project learnings and how adaptable BESS solutions can be applied across other key European markets to enhance energy resilience and profitability.

• 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

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 all delegates to attend. Join us to continue the networking with some drinks, dancing and a great playlist!