European Renewable Energy Investment Forum

Event Highlights:

Energy Storage’s Role in the Clean Energy Transition

• Explore how Energy Storage Systems (ESS) play a crucial role in enabling grid stability and reliability by mitigating fluctuations in renewable energy generation.
• Understand the various grid ancillary services provided by ESS, such as frequency control, energy time-shifting, improved power quality, load levelling, and peak shaving.
• Learn about the rapid growth of the global energy storage market, which added approximately 45 GW (97 GWh) of capacity in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% by 2030, reaching 137 GW (442 GWh).

Successful Implementation of Storage & BESS Projects in Europe

• Discuss the incentives and requirements for the successful implementation of storage and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects at the European level.
• Delve into the regulatory requirements for the German market and evaluate their effectiveness and promise.
• Provide an overview of typical legal forms of project companies (SPVs) for BESS projects in Germany, their governance, transfer of interests and shares as well as some regulatory requirements (FDI, disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners).

Off-take Strategies, Project Contracts and Supply Agreements in BESS across EMEA Regions

• Is there a PPA market dedicated to BESS? Are Off-takers interested in signing Off-take Agreements with BESS SPVs?
• Highlights what are the main structures and best market practice in Europe for EPC and other supply/project contracts, with focus on bankability aspects and mitigants to be implemented to finance BESS Projects.

Renewable and Low-Carbon Hydrogen in Europe

• Presentation on the types of hydrogen and the international and European markets.
• Overview of the European regulatory framework on renewable and low-carbon hydrogen, including definitions and criteria for EU production and imports.
• Insights into auction models in Europe and nationally, and how they provide long-term revenues for green hydrogen projects.

What will be Discussed & Key Takeaways

• How to assess the incentives and requirements for successful storage & BESS projects in Europe
• The development of regulatory requirements for the German market and their potential benefits.
• Key takeaways on renewable and low-carbon hydrogen, including market definitions, objectives, and the European regulatory framework.
• Revenue models for green hydrogen projects through EU and national auction systems.

This event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for Chinese energy companies to gain insights into the European renewable energy market and explore investment opportunities. By engaging with European experts, you will receive the latest market trends and regulatory information, helping you make informed investment decisions and seize international expansion opportunities. We look forward to your participation and a dynamic exchange of ideas.