On Tuesday, 11 March 2025, from 10.00 am, Energynomics proposes a new meeting dedicated to battery energy storage solutions, following the success of the conference in 26 September 2024. Throughout the day, we will outline the stepping stones for accelerating the energy transition: from reducing grid imbalances and optimising costs, to developing innovative business models and seamlessly integrating BESS technologies into national grids. Through interactive sessions and relevant case studies, we will explore the challenges, opportunities and policies that can make energy storage a strategic pillar for decarbonisation and energy security!

Access is allowed based on a €75 + VAT admission ticket

CONTEXT

Battery energy storage has become an essential element in the transition to renewable energy sources, providing flexibility to electricity grids and stabilising energy flows. For utility-scale, C&I and residential projects, batteries are the main solution to control energy flows and improve financial flows.

The increasing demand for storage solutions is supported by national carbon reduction targets and resources committed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the Modernisation Fund.

Dozens of firms are poised to offer equipment and services including energy management systems, hybrid system operation and maintenance, generation capacity aggregation, consumption profiling and demand-response to enable the so-called “energy islands” and energy communities of the future.

Challenges

The complexity of the regulatory framework

Adapting to the regulatory framework can be a significant challenge in deploying energy storage systems at any scale.

Technical integration and operational reliability

Ensuring extensive and seamless integration of BESS with existing renewable energy assets and grid infrastructure, as well as integration into the production/consumption streams of beneficiaries, requires careful planning and a high level of expertise. It is also essential to involve insurance companies in the projects to ensure that they are adequately prepared in case of failures and fires.

Market volatility

The integration of storage systems into the electricity market requires behavioural adjustments and the use of automated IT systems, which can complicate the planning and implementation process. Revenue streams for battery storage may be subject to market fluctuations, particularly in ancillary service markets.

OPPORTUNITIES

Three benefits

Energy storage systems reduce dependence on fossil fuels and stabilise electricity grids. In addition, they improve the return on investment in renewables, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) or wind power, by maximising the use of the energy produced and reducing the need for additional generation capacity.

New financial and business models

The development of new business models, including public-private partnerships, and access to European funds offer opportunities to finance large-scale storage projects, making them more economically viable. At the same time, storage is enabling new behaviours in the energy market, greater flexibility and efficiency for electricity producers and consumers.

Jobs and value chain development

Investments in local manufacturing of batteries and energy storage components boost national economy and can turn Romania into a regional hub for storage technologies.

THEMES AND AGENDA

09:30 – 10:00 Guests registration

10:00 – 10:05 Introduction Gabriel Avăcăriței, Chief Editor Energynomics

10:25 – 11:45 SESSION 1 – Reducing imbalances and managing energy flows

We will explore efficient battery energy storage solutions to optimise balancing costs for renewable energy sources.

Themes

• Challenges in balancing the grid with renewables
• Storage technologies to reduce costs
• Predictive modelling to reduce grid imbalances
• Battery lifecycle optimisation for renewable batteries
• The role of digitisation and artificial intelligence in energy flow management.
• Examples of BESS integration in Romania

11:45 – 12:00 Coffee break

12:00 – 13:15 SESIUNE 2 – Modele de afaceri încurajate de tehnologia BESS

Tehnologia BESS dinamizează modelele de afaceri și servicii în sectorul energetic. Vom evalua agregatorii de energie și serviciile asociate acestor tehnologii, precum și impactul lor asupra comportamentelor beneficiarilor.

Themes

• The concept of Storage as a Service (SaaS)
• The impact of balancing markets on the profitability of BESS systems
• New revenue opportunities from ancillary services offered by BESS
• Integration of blockchain technologies for smart energy contracts (SaaS)
• Using BESS in microgrids for resilience and efficiency

13:15 – 13:30 Coffee break

13:30 – 14:45  SESSION 3 – Approaches for grid of for BESS solutions

We will focus on the policies and regulations needed to integrate BESS into the energy grids in Romania, discussing the legislative challenges and policy impacts at European level.

Themes

• Current regulations in Romania and Europe
• Challenges in standardising BESS solutions across Europe
• Impact of network tariffs on the economic viability of BESS
• Role of authorities and private sector
• Public-private collaboration to accelerate BESS adoption
• Energy storage for local public authorities

14.45-15.00 Networking

EXPO AREA

Ideas energize action, but they are put to work in objects. The exhibition space allows the distribution of product brochures, the presentation of solutions and the results of the latest projects to those who need them.

PARTICIPATION

Access to the conference is open to all professionals in the Romanian energy industry and related sectors.

Practical examples will be presented, and guest speakers will answer questions from participants.

This conference is organized by Energynomics with the support of our partners.