2024 Agenda

Our opening keynote session looks at how developers and investors are financing energy storage projects, and how this sets the foundations of operations for the battery.

• What are the most appealing financial structures for developers and investors?
• How does this impact the operational structure of the battery?
• Does different markets, mean different financial structures?
• How does this impact project finance and planning?

One of the core aspects of energy storage is revenue and trading. With more batteries beginning to operate merchantly, what are the fundamental considerations for asset owners to maximise profit?

• What revenue streams are expected to materialise in the new-term?
• Dynamic participation and selling at the right price
• Availability of ancillary services & arbitrage – Regional considerations for revenue streams

• Role of forward valuation for new BESS projects
• BESS optimization: when reality meets theory
• Credible BESS benchmarks essential to get transparency in the market
• How does this all tie together to allow for future BESS growth?

In a world of profit margins and extracting revnue to the last penny, how much can you risk?

• Importance of balancing profit and sensibility
• Does merchant operations necessarily entail more risk?
• Risk from a portfolio perspective

Projections are showing a total capacity of 165GW Energy Storage installed in Europe by 2030 an almost 2000% increase on the 9GW installed this year. One of the key considerations for stakeholders will be how to set yourself up for success?

• What are the major considerations in the pre-operational phase to ensure success?
• How can developers set themselves up best?
• The importance of ensuring your contract, matches construction
• Commissioning and design considerations

With almost 4GW of Energy Storage Installed, the UK is leading Europe for operational batteries. Join us for this case study which looks at the lessons learned from the UK.

• What has the biggest learning curve been?
• How have you adapted your projects overtime, as revenue streams change?
• How have UK developers approached obstacles throughout the lifecycle of the battery (e.g. Repowering).

Ending Day One with our Networking Roundtables! This session enables you to meet market experts from markets all across Europe: Italy, Germany, UK, Ireland, Iberia, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, which will rate the following:

1. Revenue Ratings
2. Operational Capacity
3. Potential

In our opening Keynote on Day 2, hear from the market experts of Italy in terms of operational batteries and the forecasted outlook.

• With a €17.7 billion subsidy is intended to support 9GW/71GWh of utility-scale energy storage capacity in Italy, how does this reflect in the market?
• 1.8GW of Energy Storage became operational in Italy throughout 2023, and with 22GW forecast by the end of 2030, what is the outlook for operational assets?
• An overview into the optimism of the MACSE tenders

With the ‘Year of Elections’ coming to a close, there is lots of optimism to be had for regulations and policy enabling the large-scale build out of energy storage, and steering Europe towards Net-Zero. How does policy and regulation impact both operational batteries and those already in the pipeline?

Asset Management doesn’t include just the Battery – there are some key considerations throughout the value chain.

• How do you manage a portfolio of BESS with Risk and Diversification?
• How to ensure Investors are happy with ROI?
• Creating relationships with your solution providers can ensure everyone is happy.
• The importance of clear lines of communication throughout the supply chain

With batteries operating merchantly and owners seeking to enhance their returns, integrating software into your battery energy storage systems can greatly enhance its optimal performance. Hear what software providers can do for you in this panel discussion.

• How should you best integrate new software, in older batteries?
• What can optimisation, offer you?
• How can optimisation enhance performance?

Germany is expected to reach 62GW of Energy Storage by 2030. What is the business case and key considerations for operational assets in Germany?