To open up our second edition, take a look back with us at the year in review. Since
September, what are the key developments throughout the region, and what is there to be
optimistic about? This keynote presentation will look at the following:
A broad overview of the deployment of BESS throughout Central Eastern Europe
Important policy and regulatory developments
A glance at the EU perspective and highlighting various countries who are promoting Energy Storage.
What have the key changes been? For example, the synchronisation of grids with
continental Europe, and the unlocking of revenue streams in Poland.
With subsidies available, and government promotions through initiatives such as the Capacity Market Auctions, the outlook is very positive for Energy Storage. With this in mind however, this upcoming year is pivotal for Energy Storage as projects start to come online and become operational. Developers and investors alike are keen to see the tangible outcomes of connected assets. This keynote session is from the perspective of TSO’s and DSO’s, with an open discussion about how the buildout of storage in the next few years will be accommodated.
How important is energy storage for TSO’s and DSO’s?
As the push to renewables and net zero continues, how are network operators approaching this challenge?
The opportunity that energy storage presents is multifaceted, from enabling greater grid capacity, to grid stabilisation, how do TSO’s and DSO’s see this buildout continuing?
With subsidies available and government support through initiatives such as the Capacity Market Auctions, the outlook is very positive for Energy Storage. As with every transition, however, comes change. Join us in this keynote panel of regulators throughout Europe, who will discuss the next steps of Energy Storage’s growth in the region. This panel will explore how the growth of energy storage is being facilitated, and what the buildout of storage in the next few years will look like.
How has the regulatory landscape changed over the last year?
What talks are currently underway to promote the growth of energy storage?
As the push to renewables and net zero continues, how are regulators approaching this challenge?
Following the December 2023 Capacity Market Auctions in Poland, 1.7GW of BESS were awarded contracts. Prices, however, were significantly lower than expected, at around £19000 per MW – approximately 40% lower than the previous year. How do these results impact the market outlook in Poland, and what can we expect going forward?
With the latest government tenders expiring in 2025, is there any intention to expand this?
Will this help kickstart Energy Storage in Poland?
Hear from the people behind these Capacity Market Auctions – what is their perspective on this?
Following on from 2022, several companies were successful in the Capacity Market
Auctions. How have they fared since and what have they done with the contracts won?
Following the news that the Bulgarian government has opened tenders for energy storage that is collocated with either wind or solar sources, a grant of almost €300m will enable this. With no batteries built yet, this panel discussion looks at how the future of Bulgaria and batteries will look like.
Is this signalling a shift in momentum towards energy storage buildout?
As voted by you at our Energy Storage Summit EU, the biggest barrier to the market for energy storage in Poland was uncertain revenue streams. That is why this year, all attention is on the brand-new market opening up in Poland, and further afield throughout Europe. What is the initial market outlook for these potential streams, and how can this enable the “boom” in energy storage buildout?
What will ancillary services offer? With their expected arrival in June, this session will give an overview of the first 3 months.
An overview of wholesale arbitrage.
How does this compare to FCR Revenue?
Carbon contracts for difference
Will these developments enable greater energy storage buildout, and make projects financially viable?
The initial reaction to Balancing Market Mechanisms.
Following the outbreak of war in Ukraine over two years ago now, the landscape of the country has changed dramatically since. As Ukraine has begun to approach its rebuild, one thing is for certain: they want to build a resilient energy infrastructure network. This panel discussion will look at the developments already underway in Ukraine, and what to expect in the upcoming year.
Currently just 11% of Ukraine is powered by renewables. The goal is 25% by 2035, which will see up to 1GW in developments needed.
How can Battery Energy Storage enable Ukraine to build a resilient network?
With the diversification of the energy system into clusters, what role will
energy storage play?
Long-term ancillary service payments are becoming an option in Ukraine, what does this mean for potential revenue?
Concluding our Day One stream of financing and funding energy storage, we end with
exactly that. With no set way to approach Energy Storage, it is often done on a case-by-case basis. This session examines the different ways to finance projects, and whether there really can be a “Financial
Model”. Hear from developers and investors about how they are approaching the market in current conditions.
Bigger companies tend to sponsor from corporate loans, others involve private equity players – what is right for you?
European subsidies can offset costs significantly, how can you utilise this opportunity?
How to factor in additional or unseen costs when building your storage project.
Energy storage has been growing throughout Europe, and this is also the case in the Balkans. Hear from stakeholders active throughout Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, and more about the latest developments throughout the region, and how the buildout will continue to grow into 2025 onwards.
This session looks at the business case and potential of Hungary, who’s government has committed to increasing energy storage capacity to 1GW by 2026. With fresh investment and plans looming, join us for a discussion about the business case for Hungary, and what is upcoming.
Is 1GW achievable?
Analysis on the results of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.
How the €1.1 billion EU subsidy will enable buildout.
With development, comes bottlenecks. As projects are reaching close throughout Central Eastern Europe, one of the biggest obstacles to deployment is the bottlenecks associated with the grid. This fireside chat looks at how the final piece in the puzzle can be solved.
How can the timeline to approval be improved?
What is stopping projects from receiving approval?
Understanding the process and costs associated with grid connections.
The Czech Republic finds itself in a unique position. With 1.4GW combined of energy storage and PV already active in the country. Not only this, but its geographical location also enables it to export energy to others such as Germany, which could make it a key market player. Join us for a presentation which discusses the current market outlook and the upcoming year.
What is to be expected?
Is the Czech Republic moving away from storage regulation requiring it to be co-located?
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Estonia is not to be discounted because of its size. With the recent announcement of a 200 MW battery energy storage system, what is next in Estonia’s development and investment in Energy Storage?
Estonia recently announced a 200MW BESS – what is to follow this?
The impact of synchronising the grid to continental Europe – how is Estonia planning this?
Ancillary services and other revenue streams are planned to open in the next year – what is the overview of these?
How does energy storage differ in the region due to its size? Are smaller distribution batteries more desired, or is utility-scale also viable?
Following on from our earlier panel discussion, this session continues the conversation around regulation and deployment. From the perspective of financiers and developers, how is the regulatory landscape shifting the playing field for them?
What is needed to enable large-scale buildout of energy storage?
Following the announcement in 2022 that Kosovo was going to begin building its first battery energy storage system (150MW/200MWh), this will provide relief to the energy crisis by stabilising the fluctuating frequency of electricity and help integrate other renewable assets onto the grid. With the grant for this project provided by the Millenium Challenge Corporation, a US Foreign Aid agency, hear from them as they showcase how Kosovo is preparing for future deployment of BESS systems.
What does Kosovo need?
Latest plans two auctions for battery energy storage projects with 170 MW total
How does energy storage enable resilience in Kosovo?
To conclude our Day One stream of regional spotlights, we are hosting Eurovision-style energy storage roundtables! Each table will represent a country, and on these tables, you can meet both market experts and investors. Facilitating discussions with developers and everything else in between, this session is not to be missed. Each table will then score themselves amongst three categories:
From a financial standpoint, energy storage has often been constructed as a standalone project. With the incoming cable pooling regulations, this enables a shared connection between renewable sources. Will this impact the type of BESS development going forward?
How viable/economic is standalone BESS?
Are developers prepping for sources to be connected with existing sources?
As Poland is one of the most established markets for Central Eastern Europe, eyes are cast towards it as pioneering development of Energy Storage Systems. The question remains then, what is next? Join us at this fireside chat for intimate discussions with leaders in the Polish market to reveal all!
What is the need for battery storage in Poland?
How much is expected to come online in 2024/25?
The growth forecast in Poland.
What duration is the best to install?
How to position yourself as a developer to build a portfolio?
Throughout the conference, there has been a spotlight on various countries throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Taking these insights, this panel session looks to the future of energy storage from a European perspective.
What are the current trends throughout Europe today, that will drive tomorrow?
What will the buildout of energy storage look like?
How can regional developments in energy storage, enable the development of Europe at a macro-level?
Despite their size, Lithuania is setting the pace, making great strides towards facilitating the growth of energy storage. This panel discussion will shine a light on recent and upcoming developments, highlighting why you should consider Lithuania as an area of investment.
The market in the Baltics is latent, with quite a few announcements in the works. What does this mean for Energy Storage in the region?
With the synchronisation to continental Europe and the desire to become independent power producers, how does Energy Storage fit into this?
Ancillary services and other revenue streams are planned to open in the next year – what is the overview of these?
Energy Storage capacity is set to increase over five-fold from 10GW in 2022, to 57GW by 2030 (Statista). With nearly €1 billion in subsidies allocated to countries such as Romania, Croatia, Lithuania, Greece, and Hungary (Bloomberg), Central Eastern Europe is beginning to establish itself as acritical region in the world’s push towards net zero. This keynote highlights the various countries that are leading the way for renewables and Energy Storage and the opportunities that they present.
Who is leading the way?
What is the opportunity of Central Eastern Europe and why is it now?
Forecast for growth in the region.
What measures need to be taken to encourage this growth and keep the momentum going?
Following industry consultations, Romania has emerged as a frontrunner for future buildout of energy storage. What exactly, is the opportunity in Romania? This keynote panel will discuss everything from what has happened already, to the future in Romania.
Romania is the recipient of some of the largest EU grants and subsidies, how will this impact the buildout of energy storage?
Are capacity market auctions feasible?
What legislation and regulations are already in place?
The need for energy storage as Romania joins the EU system.