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Language: English

Introduction: Reliable future markets are based on suitable standards and certification. What is the current situation? What is to be considered for industry and users? During this interactive workshop participants be provided with insights on the current development for technical standards for battery storage systems in Germany and the EU and discuss best-practice for design, safety and test procedures for batteries.

Moderation: Thomas Timke, Senior Battery Expert Solarwatt GmbH

Language: German

Introduction: What are the framework conditions for the use of energy storage systems in buildings and industry? What are the current challenges and developments? Which business models are currently developing? From installation and building law conditions to the measurement concept for operation, business models against the current legal background as well as the insurance practice for energy storage - these are the core topics in this workshop.

Moderation: Jörg Blaurock, 3 Energie Consulting

Language: German

Introduction: This workshop is specifically tailored for the application of storage systems in the energy infrastructure. What role do storage systems serve in and for the grid? What are the key issues for implementation in practice? What defines the current legal framework? Attend this workshop to find out more on these topics and to discuss recent developments.

Moderation: Dr. Matthias Vetter, Head of Department Electrical Energy Storage, Fraunhofer ISE

Language: English

Introduction: The International Energy Agency’s Technology Collaboration Programme (IEA ES TCP) on Energy Storage presently runs an international project on the topic of Flexible Sector Coupling (FSC).

FSC is about connecting a multitude of “consuming” sectors to the increasing share of fluctuating renewables electricity generation and using energy storage to provide robustness and flexibility. With “consuming sectors” we here mean the thermal sector, addressing demands of heating and cooling, and the mobility sector, including all modes of transportation. In an increasingly electrified society, most of the energy input comes from electricity, regardless of sector, and with energy storage we get a time-independent, flexible connection between variable renewable electricity production and any demand for energy services. With a holistic approach, energy storage in its many forms – not only batteries, but also more affordable alternatives like hot water storage, underground thermal storage, and more advanced concepts of storing heating and cold, as well as hydrogen storage and any form of synthetic fuels derived from H2 for the mobility sector – can service the overall system in a cost-optimal and functional way.

In this stakeholder dialogue, we call for your input. While technical opportunities are clearly described, cost-benefits mapped out for a number of applications, and some real installations documented to inspire further development, we really need to define opportunities AND challenges with the concept from the perspective of actors involved in the sectors – planners, policy makers, utilities, developers of mobilitysolutions and low-carbon housing and industry.

For the dialogue, you can expect the following:

• A brief introduction to Flexible Sector Coupling, with techno-economic insights on the concept for the case of Germany.
• A guided opportunity to dialogue with the FSC team, to brainstorm around, and eventually conclude on important aspects related to the feasibility of the concept.
• A review of inspiring case applications to bring with you as further food-for-thought.

Stakeholder Dialogue (PDF, 113 KB)

Moderation: Prof. Dr. Viktoria Martin, Head of Division of Energy Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Sweden

Language: English

Introduction: Energy storage technologies are gaining more and more attention in the finance and insurance industry. What are the characteristics of investing in storage technologies? What is the value of energy storage? The purpose of this workshop is to bring investors and technology providers on the same level and to jointly shape the further growth of the industry.

Moderation: Markus Rosenthal, BVES e.V.