Conference Speakers

Dries is SolarPower Europe's Deputy CEO and is responsible for the policy work of the association. He joined SolarPower Europe from the European Climate Foundation, where he was director of the energy programme for over a decade. Previously, he worked at Apple Inc., in the EMEA public affairs department. Dries holds a master's degree in contemporary history from the Catholic University of Brussels and Leuven, Belgium, and a post-graduate degree in international relations from the Karl-Rüprecht University in Heidelberg, Germany.

Catherine Adelmann is co-founder and former General Manager of Fosera Solarsystems GmbH & Co. KGaA, a leading manufacturer of Pico-Solar-Home-Systems for rural electrification. In addition to her entrepreneurial achievements, she is a Startup Coach at the Startup Center and PhD candidate in the research group of smart grids at the University of Applied Sciences Ulm. She serves as a member of the advisory board of the Global Renewables Congress (GRC), where she advocates for large-scale renewable energy deployment.

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Wolfgang Ademmer has been Chief Marketing Officer at Alpitronic since April 2023 and is an expert in electromobility and charging technology. He oversees the strategic direction and international marketing, including the megawatt charging system HYC1000, launched in February 2025. Passionate about e-mobility, Ademmer has worked in the field since 2017, advising companies on product development and sales. His career in power electronics began in 1991, including leadership roles at Infineon and as CEO of a Swiss semiconductor company. Alpitronic, a global leader in DC fast-charging stations, was founded in 2009 in Bolzano. Initially focused on high-tech power electronics for the automotive industry, it launched its first so-called Hypercharger in 2018. The company now has 1,000 employees, locations in northern Italy, Munich, and a U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Christian Adolph is Senior Innovation Manager at E.ON Group Innovation, leading strategic innovation initiatives with a clear focus on e-mobility and new energy. He is responsible for piloting new business models, technologies, and partnerships, managing ventures from business case development to implementation. Prior to E.ON, Christian served as Manager Product Portfolio at Webasto Charging Systems and can draw on four years of experience in management consulting, lastly at Arthur D. Little, where he specialized in automotive strategy, electric mobility, and digital transformation.

Having joined in 2014, Adele's career at Lightsource bp includes servicing as our Head of Global Business Operations, leading the business transformation and digitalisation strategy, and prior to that as Director of Asset Management. Under her guidance, we have successfully implemented several digital transformation strategies, steering Lightsource bp through a significant period of change with drive, compassion, and determination. In her current remit, Adele leads LSbp global functions including Safety, Quality, Sustainability, IT & Digital, PMO, TMO, Engineering Centre of Excellence and Innovation, Before joining us, Adele was a Senior Manager at Platina Partners, a private equity fund specialised in renewable energy investments across Europe, where she was responsible for the asset management of a portfolio of wind and solar PV assets. At Platina, Adele was also an Investment Manager with responsibilities over the development and acquisition of solar PV projects in Southern Europe. Prior to this role, Adele served as a corporate and investment bank analyst at Citi. Adele chaired the Lifecycle Quality Workstream at Solar Power Europe from 2020 to 2022 and is a member of the advisory group of the BSc Energy Management at CU London. She holds an MSc in Economics for Arts, Culture and Communications Summa Cum Laude from L. Bocconi University in Milan.

Dan-Eric Archer is CEO and co-founder of CheckWatt and also a board member of the Swedish solar association as well as board member of Power Circle (a Swedish nonprofit organization focused on building knowledge and networks to accelerate the energy transition). In his role at CheckWatt since 2017 the company has evolved to become the leading aggregator of flexibility in the Nordics, with a focus on battery energy storage. At the moment the virtual power plant of CheckWatt connects around 15,000 assets consisting of batteries, solar PV, wind power and thermal loads of all different sizes. The aggregated flexibility is delivered to the Nordic TSOs, those DSOs that have implemented local flexibility markets and/or flexible connection agreements as well as in bilateral trade with balance responsible parties and electricity retailers.

Antonio Arruebo works as a Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe. He delivers high-quality market reports, briefs, and other products through the provision of data, research, and insights on the solar PV and battery storage markets, energy policy, and technological trends.

Janosch Balke is Product Manager for Energy Services at Viessmann Climate Solutions. With a Master's degree in Energy and Process Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin, he brings expertise in energy economics, and knowledge about electrical flexibility of residential assets to his role. Janosch Balke has been involved in the launch of financial optimization for Viessmann devices based on electricity tariffs as well as the ViShare Flexmodus, a product designed to help heat pumps contribute to power grid stabilization. His current focus is on product management, specifically ensuring end-to-end value delivery of optimization services to consumers within the German and European market.

Mr. Barandalla has more than 15 years of experience in the solar photovoltaic industry as a renewable energy consultant and project manager. He currently serves as a Solar Advisory Lead for UL Solutions Advisory Team in Europe and Latin America. He has relevant experience in lender's (technical due diligence review and independent engineering services) and owner's engineer tasks for solar PV projects developed worldwide. Daniel has worked in key Merge and Acquisition (M&A) transactions for UL Solutions key clients overseeing portfolios of operating and development Solar PV assets worldwide. Furthermore, prior to joining UL Solutions, he focused as TA on commercial activities in Latin America with good expertise on Projects in Mexico, Chile, Brazil and other areas in Central America. He has been previously involved in Projects in the Asia Pacific Region, with experience in PV module audit inspections as well as providing training solutions for different stakeholders.

A senior executive with over 25 years of sales and management experience in the leading edge semiconductor and automotive industry. His former roles include country manager positions and global account manager functions with multinational companies. Juergen is responsible for partnerships, business and market development with a focus on customer engagement and developing suitable sales strategies. Juergen holds a Master in Engineering and an MBA degree with a focus on IOT and design thinking and is fluent in German and English.

Nicholas Bartlett is the Fire Marshal at the United States Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. Nick is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer and has fire safety expertise in renewable energy technologies including energy storage systems/batteries, hydrogen, photovoltaic, wind, and more. Nick is a technical committee member of energy storage and battery related standards including NFPA 855, NFPA 800, UL 1487, UL 9540, and UL 1973.

Jean is a registered electrical & electronic professional engineer, specializing in the field of solar energy. He currently heads the Eavion Group of Companies with divisions in construction & financing for solar projects, and EPCM & consulting services which focuses on advising IPPs and serving as Owner's Engineer and Lender's Technical Advisor for utility scale solar parks. Additionally Jean is the chairperson for the Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibia.

Kai Becker is Chief Development Officer at Energy2Market since 2020. With his deep expertise in the renewable energy market, his focus is on supporting operators of decentralized flexibilities - such as batteries or co-location - to realize the maximum value of their assets through multi-market optimization. Previously, Kai worked in product development and origination at E.ON and Trianel, with a focus on renewables.

Josefin Berg, associate director in the Clean Energy Technology group at S&P Global Commodity Insights, analyzes the trends and strategies in the downstream photovoltaic (PV) market. Her focus areas include PV demand and forecasts, company strategies (developers and engineering, procurement and construction providers), mergers and acquisitions, costs and the integration of PV in the power generation mix. She has been following the ever-changing PV market since 2010, starting with Europe and now leading a team of analysts around the world. Berg authors reports on PV markets and trends, and she regularly speaks at industry events. She holds a Master of Science in environmental engineering from Uppsala University, Sweden. She speaks English, French, Spanish and Swedish and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. Djaber Berrian received his Ph.D. in photovoltaic engineering from the University of Freiburg, Germany, in 2020. Previously, he worked as a research and development engineer specializing in thin-film silicon solar cells at the CDER research center in Algeria. In 2017, he joined ISC Konstanz in Germany as a Ph.D. student, focusing on various research projects related to energy yield prediction for fixed-tilt and tracking bifacial PV systems. Additionally, he served as the R&D solar module manager for lightweight flexible PV modules at OPES Solar Mobility. Throughout his career, he has engaged in numerous scientific activities within the renewable energy sector. Currently, he is an Expert and Deputy of Innovation & System Design at BELECTRIC GmbH.

Vincent Berrutto is the Head of Unit responsible for research, innovation, digitalisation, and competitiveness at the European Commission Directorate General for Energy (DG ENERGY). His Unit supports research and innovation in clean energy, fosters digital energy services, and improves EU's competitiveness, with the long-term goal to decarbonise Europe by 2050. Prior to this, he was heading the Unit in charge of energy efficiency at the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-size Enterprises (EASME). He also dealt earlier with clean energy issues in other services of the European Commission, as well as in the French government. He is a civil engineer with a MSc and a PhD in building science.

Rachel Berryman leads the Grid Technologies AI Lab at Siemens Energy. She has 8 years of experience in data science and AI for energy, and has worked on AI and digitalization projects at European utilities, consultancies and startups. She has a master's degree in Sustainable Development and a master's degree in Computer Science. She is also an advisory group member for the Digital Study Committee of CIGRE, D2.

Dr. Benoît Bidaine is Strategic Program Officer of CE+T Group. He holds a physics engineering degree (2006) and a PhD (2012) from the University of Liège, Belgium. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of technology development and R&D leadership, contributing to advancements in simulation-driven design, composite materials, and satellite navigation systems. He later transitioned to the energy sector, where he has been instrumental in managing R&D teams and driving innovation in power conversion and energy storage solutions. As part of CE+T Group, he focuses on coordinating development in modular and scalable power conversion platforms, enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and integration in modern energy systems.

Andres Blanco is the Managing Director and founder of Blanboz Limited, a pioneering company dedicated to delivering techno-commercial solutions for the integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) into the electric grids, encompassing all stages from design and procurement to quality assurance and commissioning. With over a decade of experience in the BESS industry, he has earned the title of self-proclaimed BESS Master, contributing to the acceleration of BESS projects totalling over 12 GWh worldwide. Andres's unique blend of commercial and engineering expertise is highlighted by his work on some of the world's most significant solar PV farms and the largest BESS project to date in the UK, alongside his efforts in supporting NGOs in developing countries.

Philipp is an international expert in island energy supply and rural electrification. He conducted a PhD in engineering about 'Barriers to implementing renewable energies on Caribbean islands' at the TU Berlin. In 2011, he joined the Reiner Lemoine Institut and he started to develop the Off-Grid Systems Research Unit, which he is currently heading. Within the Unit, he develops and manages projects and strategic processes. In 2019 Philipp was appointed Visiting Scholar in the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory (RAEL) of the University of California, Berkeley as part of the C-BEAR+ project and he is a selected member of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) at the Berlin Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Since 2020 he is also leading the RLS-Graduate School on Energy System Transition with currently 6 PhD students.

Felix Boldt is CEO of Solarworx GmbH, a leading manufacturer of standalone solar systems and DC Mesh grids. As a Renewable Energy Engineer, Felix has over a decade of experience in the solar off-grid sector across sub-Saharan Africa. He has worked in more than 10 countries, with a current focus on Zambia, Nigeria, and South Africa. With extensive expertise in the wind and solar industries, Felix is dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions in emerging markets.

Dr. Florian Brahms was admitted to the German Federal Bar (Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer, BRAK) in 2011 and is a partner at BRAHMS NEBEL & KOLLEGEN in Hamburg. Dr. Brahms advises on decentralised energy concepts in the areas of electricity and heat using renewable energies, electricity storage, hydrogen and electromobility. Many years of experience and a broad network of practical experience guarantee sustainable advice in the planning, project management and implementation of sustainable energy projects. One focus is on the structuring and support of joint ventures between project developers, public utilities, property owners and municipalities. Dr. Brahms also advises on various projects in the areas of photovoltaics, biogas and wind energy. Initially, the focus of his advice was on the area of subsidies under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and the Combined Heat and Power Act (KWKG), but with increasing professional experience, he also extended to civil building law in the context of project planning and construction of energy plants. Marketing and supply contracts (PPAs, direct marketing contracts and heat supply contracts) are also regular subjects of his advice. In addition, Dr Brahms regularly publishes articles in the relevant specialist and commentary literature and holds seminars and lectures at relevant specialist events.

Dr. Johanna Bronisch is responsible for building up Energy as one of four sector specific ecosystems at UnternehmerTUM, Europes largest Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center. In her role, is in charge of bringing together key stakeholders at the intersection of the energy and mobility sector in industry funded multistakeholder sprint projects. These currently focus on use-phase associated CO2-emission accounting for EVs as well as the implementation of smart charging strategies that take into account electricity prices as well as local and regional grid capacity constraints. Johanna is a trained Psychology and has a PhD in Neuroscience.

With nearly 15 years of experience in investment banking and advisory, Chris brings deep exper-tise in M&A and JV deal origination across a wide range of renewable energy technologies, includ-ing solar, wind and energy storage, as well as the power, infrastructure and utilities sectors. Before joining Apricum, Chris spent a decade in Hong Kong, where he held key roles at top in-vestment banking and consulting companies. Most recently, he served as vice president, business development - renewable energy, APAC at ORIX, Hong Kong, where he was responsible for deal origination and business development to increase ORIX's renewable energy investment portfolio. Prior to that, he was a senior associate at Evercore, Hong Kong, advising on a broad range of M&A deals across Asia. Chris also worked as a senior associate at PwC Hong Kong in the valuations advisory department, covering various sectors. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Classics from Oxford University and is an ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) registered chartered account-ant. At Apricum, Chris is a member of the London-based transaction advisory team where he leads M&A and capital raise transactions in both Solar PV and BESS across Europe.

Dr. Laurie Burnham is a principal member of the technical staff and a photovoltaics researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, where she leads multiple multi-institutional and multi-year efforts to improve the long-term performance and reliability of our nation's solar sector. Her current projects include research on the short- and long-term impacts of wildfires, extreme weather events and electrical-system failures on PV power plants. In addition, she oversees the US DOE Regional Test Centers for Emerging Solar Technologies, which support cross-climate studies of new components and systems; chairs the Photovoltaic Collaborative to Advance Multi-climate Performance and Energy Research (PV CAMPER), a 12-member global organization; leads an International Energy Agency subtask on extreme weather and photovoltaics; and chairs Sandia's newly formed Solar Industry Advisory Board.

Zafer Cankurtaran is the Product Manager for Direct Current (DC) technology at Rittal. He is an industrial engineer and has been involved with DC power supply and distribution in industrial environments ever since. This includes both the decentralised supply of systems and automation technology as well as the infrastructure in switchgear. As a member of the Open Direct Current Alliance (ODCA), he also promotes DC technology in the low-voltage sector and focuses his activities on developing solutions for applications.

Alejandro Cardona Vélez is currently working as Corporate Engineering Director at Soltec. He is responsible for the global product strategy and designing process for utility scale solar plants. Prior to this, Alejandro served as an Advisor to the Viceministry of Energy and Coordinator of the Energy Sector Management Group at the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy. And worked before that as a Leader of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at NYU University as part of the project Invest NYC SDG in collaboration with the New York Mayor's Office of Sustainability, ConEdison and other organizations.

Luis Castillo is a seasoned expert in renewable energy. With a strong background in power generation and solar technologies, Luis has transitioned his career from research in the early stage to industry, gaining extensive experience with EPCs and manufacturers along the way. Currently serving as the Sales & Solutions Director for Sigenergy in the UK and Ireland, Luis is leading the charge in developing and implementing the next generation of distributed energy technology.

Dr. Andrzej Ceglarz works as the Director of Energy Systems at RGI, a collaboration of NGOs and TSOs promoting sustainable grid development for renewable energy growth. He focuses on transparent, participatory and inclusive planning and implementing of a decarbonised and optimised energy system, with special role given to electricity grids. Andrzej holds a PhD from Technical University Munich, he used to work at Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and currently he serves as a co-convenor of the Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) in the TYNDP process.

Jenny Chase is an analyst with BloombergNEF's global Solar Insight Service. She joined BNEF mid-2005 and launched the Solar Insight Service in early 2006, and ran the team from Bloomberg's Zurich office until late 2022. She then stepped down from management and continues to write about and analyze the solar industry as part of the team. Jenny is the author of a book, Solar Power Finance Without the Jargon, published by World Scientific Publishing with a second edition new in 2024. She holds a BA in Physical Sciences and an MSci in Physics from the University of Cambridge, England, and breeds West of England geese. She is on Twitter as @solar_chase and Mastodon as @solar_chase@mastodon.green.

Gabrielle joined the Energy Policy, Climate & Sustainability team at Eurelectric in January 2024, working on EU legislation related to industrial competitiveness and climate change. Now, she leads the team's policy and advocacy work on the electrification and decarbonisation of transport and buildings. Her main policy files for e-mobility include the Regulations on CO2 Standards for LDVs and HDVs, Affordable Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD recast), and the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III)

Gianluca Coletti (PhD), is Adjunction Professor at University of New South Wales in Sydney Australia and Chief Technology Officer at FuturaSun Italy. He has been chairman of the tandemPV workshop held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on June 25th 27th, 2024. He has 25 years of experience in solar energy across industry, research institutes, and academia. His expertise in the field of innovative architecture for silicon solar cells and modules extends from fundamental research to successful technology transfer. Gianluca is a leading expert in tandem solar cell and module technologies, focusing on bridging fundamental research, upscaling, and application-driven innovation to serve diverse market needs. He has led advancements in this field and has formerly served as Program Manager of Photovoltaic Tandem Technology and Applications at TNO in the Netherlands, overseeing research, strategy, budgeting, and international collaborations.

Liam Coman is a solar research analyst within the Clean Energy Technology research team at S&P Global. He researches the global PV inverter market within the solar supply chain. He works with suppliers to analyse trends, produce market forecasts and assess the competitive landscape of the solar inverter industry. Prior to joining S&P Global, Mr. Coman worked for an engineering consultancy specialising in environmental regulation and policy compliance. He holds an M.Eng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Trinity College Dublin.

Chloé Coral is a Project Engineer at Azimut 360, specializing in photovoltaic installations for self-consumption and rural electrification. She leads the development and implementation of solar energy solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, working closely with international agencies such as UNDP, GIZ, and AFD. Currently, she is overseeing a project in Mozambique aimed at optimizing mini-grid operations through a digital tool that enhances data acquisition, system design, and performance monitoring. This initiative integrates existing mini-grids into the platform, improving efficiency and long-term sustainability. With a background in energy engineering, Chloé has extensive experience in smart grids, distributed generation, and innovation projects funded by the European Commission. She holds a double master's degree in Energy Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, as well as a bachelor's degree from Politecnico di Milano.

Gianluca Corbellini is the CEO and co-founder of Hive Power, a SaaS which enables companies to manage anything connected to the grid, from Energy Communities to EV Charging. Gianluca holds a master's in Mathematical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, where he focused on Scientific Computing and Artificial Intelligence - before it became a buzzword. Collaborating throughout the years with the likes of E-On, Altran, Techstars, and the European Commission, Gianluca has deep experience in smart cities and energy. He possesses an acute expertise in gas commodity trading and renewables, particularly solar energy. While working on these technologies, Gianluca understood that Smart Grids as the key to improving energy systems and fighting climate change. This revelation led him to co-found Hive Power and bring the company to where it is today.

Julien Cossé is Chief Strategy Officer of Nord Pool, part of the Euronext Group. Nord Pool is the leading power market operator in Europe, offering trading, clearing, settlement and associated services in both day-ahead and intraday markets across Europe. Julien's department oversees corporate strategy and M&A, product and services management, and business development across all markets and geographies where Nord Pool operates. Mr Cossé has 20 years of experience in the energy sector and has held several positions (Powernext, AFRY management consulting, Capgemini Invent). His areas of expertise are European market design and regulation (power and gas), business development, M&A and growth strategy. Julien holds two master degrees, one in engineering (Ecole Nationale d'Arts et Métiers, Paris) one in business (HEC Paris). Based in Oslo, Julien is also a Foreign Trade Foreign Advisor to the French Embassy in Norway.

Anna Darmani is a principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, where she heads the research and analyses on Europe, Middle East and Africa storage markets. She has over ten years of experience in the energy industry, developing innovation and technology roadmaps and conducting EU research and advisory projects. Anna was one of the European Battery Alliance founding members and has worked with different industrial players to make Europe a global leader in the booming battery industry.

Martin Daronnat is currently Head of Flexibility & Structured Origination Germany at Engie Global Energy Management et Sales (GEMS). Active since more than 10 years in the energy business, Martin has a strong background in Flexibility and Renewables structuring and origination. His team currently offers flexibility offtake agreements and structured products to allow asset owners to make their assets bankable with the desired level of risks exposure. They closed (the first ever in continental Europe) long term fixed price flexibility purchase agreement in 2024 in Germany, allowing a large scale BESS to be financed. More of these deals are expected to be signed in 2025. ENGIE as a whole is a worldwide leader in BESS; with an objective to build 10GW by 2030, and currently having 5GW operational or in construction.

Dina Darshini leads LCP Delta's research on behind-the-meter solar and battery markets - supporting clients in sizing the market, shaping value propositions, and unlocking opportunities. She is also responsible for LCP Delta's commercial and industrial (C&I) research portfolio. Prior to that, she spent 10 years within LCP Delta's consulting team, directing and managing projects for international investors and global technology manufacturers, with a focus on making strategic investment decisions in new energy markets.

Xavier Daval holds a Master's Degree in Electronics, Electrotechnics, and Automatism from the University of Lyon. As the Founder of KiloWattsol, he established France's first Solar Technical Advisory firm in 2007, specializing in all technical aspects of the solar value chain from manufacturing to development and finance of PV projects. Prior to this, Xavier served as Director for a NY Stock Listed Company, overseeing EMEA for the supply of tools for the electronic industry. Xavier Daval is not only a seasoned professional but also actively contributes to academia. He serves as an Associate Teacher at Lyon-1 University and ENTPE Engineering School, sharing his wealth of knowledge in electronic engineering. Furthermore, he is a Guest Lecturer for Entrepreneurship at EM-Lyon, one of Europe's top 10 business schools. His commitment to advancing the global solar industry is underscored by a proven track record of leadership and innovation. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Xavier holds influential positions in the renewable energy sector. He is recognized as one of the leading voices of Solar in France, regularly delivering keynote speeches that shape industry perspectives. Frequently quoted by the press, Xavier provides insightful commentary on solar technology, industry trends, and policy developments.

Katharina David is Co-CEO of K2 Systems, one of the world's leading manufacturers of mounting systems for photovoltaic installations. Since 2009, she has been instrumental in driving the company's evolution - from a rooftop system specialist to a comprehensive solution provider with an international presence and a strong focus on digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. With over 16 years of leadership experience at K2, she stands for entrepreneurial vision, deep market understanding, and the consistent expansion of digital services for the solar industry.

Baerte de Brey works at Stedin, a Dutch DSO. Responsible for analyzing the longterm effect of electric mobility on the electricity grids, Baerte helps building a sustainable business case around this transition. This includes vehicle2grids, solving regulatory barriers and cyber security. He graduated from Leiden University in 2001 with a law degree and received a MBA from Nyenrode Business University in 2006. On behalf of Stedin, he is one of the executive board members of ElaadNL. ElaadNL is a collaboration of the Dutch DSO's and the knowledge and innovation centre in the field of (smart) charging infrastructure. As an expert for the European Commission he sometimes reviews collective European programs concerning EV interoperability and smart charging.

Simon De Clercq is Senior Associate at Aurora Energy Research. He leads the Belgian and Dutch research team and manages Aurora's products on the Dutch and Belgian power and flexibility markets. Prior to joining Aurora, Simon was based in Mozambique where he advised the Mozambican government on the mobilization of climate finance. Before that, he worked as a strategy and policy consultant on renewable energy in Brussels.

Bertrand Deprez is the head of policy and government affairs of GE Vernova within the European Union. GE Vernova is one of the largest technology providers for the generation, transfer and storage of electricity in Europe. Our technologies help to provide about 30% of the electricity across the continent. Previously, Bertrand was Vice President for EU Government Affairs at Schneider Electric, where he managed public affairs activities for the group in Europe. Over the years, Bertrand has developed a deep expertise within the realm of energy, digital and climate policies. He is holds positions of responsibility in several trade associations and groups at the EU level. Prior to that, Bertrand worked several years at Edelman/The Centre, a well-known PR/PA agency specializing in EU affairs. Bertrand graduated at University Lyon 3 (France) and the London School of Economics and Political Science (UK). He lives in Brussels.

Benedikt Deuchert is Head of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs at Kyon Energy, one of the leading battery project developers for utility-scale battery storage projects in Europe. He is responsible for developing new business models and leads initiatives to shape the regulatory environment for flexibility services in the electricity grid in general, and for battery storage in particular. Before joining the management team of Kyon Energy, he gained 8 years of experience in the energy sector, most recently as Senior Consultant at E-Bridge Consulting (Bonn, Germany). Benedikt Deuchert holds an MSc (Master of Science) degree in Electrical Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich.

Bachirou Djibo Boubé is a PhD candidate researching on solar-based green hydrogen production and supply chains optimization for ammonia production in sub-Saharan Africa. He contributes to the green hydrogen lab at Abdou Moumouni University, carrying experimentation and student training. He possesses expertise in off-grid systems, electrification planning using GIS, and remote monitoring system installation, gained through roles at Bacorex. As a climate change advocate, He co-founded the Climate and Sustainable Development Action Clubs (CSDAC), where he has contributed to the implementation of several projects in rural communities.

José Donoso is an economist and has been linked to the renewable energy sector for more than 30 years. Currently he is CEO of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), an association that brings together more than 800 companies of the sector in Spain. He is also President of the Spanish Photovoltaic R&D Platform (Fotoplat) and member of the Advisory Council of the Electricity Market Organization (OMEL). Internationally, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Solar Council (GSC), the global photovoltaic energy association; representative of national and European associations on the SolarPower Europe Board (SPE) and member of Task 1 of the International Energy Agency (IEA).

- Mission: Electrify everything (that can be electrified) with clean and renewable energy. - Bruce Douglas has 25 years' international experience in the promotion of renewable energy and electrification. - He is currently CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance, the single voice for the international renewable energy industry, representing wind, solar, geothermal, hydropower, storage and green hydrogen. - Previously he has held the following positions: Director of Communications and Business at Eurelectric, Deputy CEO of SolarPower Europe, Coordinator of the RE-Source Platform - the European alliance for corporate sourcing of renewable energy, founding Chairman of the Global Solar Council (GSC), Chief Operating Officer at WindEurope for 10 years, founding Secretary General of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Managing Director of FLiDAR, an offshore wind company. - He has a Master degree in renewable energy systems technology and is fluent in English and French.

Dr. Etienne DRAHI is the Head of Solar R&D at TotalEnergies. He holds a degree in materials science and engineering from INSA Lyon and a PhD in microelectronics from École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne. Etienne's career began with a focus on nanomaterials for solar cells, thermoelectricity, and electronics. He transitioned from academia to industry, developing ALD equipment for large-area electronics at a startup. At TotalEnergies and the Photovoltaic Institute of Île-de-France, he led research on crystalline silicon and tandem cells. From 2020 to 2024, Etienne co-coordinated the Energy4Climate (E4C) University Research School, guiding research on decarbonized energies. In 2021, he expanded his focus to sustainable photovoltaic applications like agrivoltaics and floating PV. Since 2022, he has been the deputy task manager of Task 12 on PV sustainability within the IEA PVPS network. At TotalEnergies, Etienne oversees all R&D activities related to photovoltaics, including resource and yield, equipment and reliability, and operations and performance.

Lonneke Driessen-Mutters is Operational Director of the Open Charge Alliance (OCA). OCA is a global consortium of public and private electric vehicle infrastructure leaders that have come together to promote open standards through the adoption of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). She is also Director Standardization and Test Lab at ElaadNL, the Dutch Knowledge and Innovation Centre in the field of smart and secure charging infrastructure. Within ElaadNL she is responsible for the EV Charging testing facilities, open standards development and Public Key Infrastructure solutions. Mrs. Driessen has a longstanding career in the Utility Industry and has operated in key strategic developments, such as market liberalization, smart metering and smart grids before entering the EV charging domain nine years ago. She has a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Delft University of Technology.

Dr. Daniel Duckwitz is responsible for Stability Applications in the large scale portfolio of SMA Solar Technology AG. His work includes optimizing products based on the stability needs of power systems - with a focus on Large Scale Stability BESS with Inertia Services and grid-forming technology. He has a strong background in mechatronic and electrical engineering, with extensive research experience in power system stability and operation.

Sonia Dunlop is CEO of the Global Solar Council, the world solar PV trade association, which represents the whole value chain and every region and market segment in the world. She previously worked for Solar Power Europe, Solar Energy UK and the RE-Source Platform. For five years she was part of the Senior Management Team of global climate politics think tank Third Generation Environmentalism (E3G) and worked for the COP26 Glasgow organising team in the UK government. She also spent five years in the European Parliament in Brussels working on renewables. She has expertise in solar PV, development finance, renewables policy, digitalisation of energy, Multilateral Development Banks climate finance and corporate Power Purchase Agreements. Sonia speaks fluent English, French and Italian as well as basic Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese, has two children and is based in London.

Lea Dunst holds two Master's degrees from the University of Freiburg and Sciences Po University of Aix-en-Provence, with a strong background in international relations and climate policy. Since 2015, she has worked in various capacities for NGOs, international organizations and consultancies. Before joining BSW-Solar, she managed international cooperation projects on climate adaptation at the consulting firm adelphi. In early 2022, Ms. Dunst started her current position at the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar). Since then, she has been actively involved in the management of events such as the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue and the "Women Energize Women" conference, as well as in studies and cooperation projects focusing on solar energy, especially in Africa.

Dr. Eerenstein holds a PhD in Materials Science. Between 2003-2006 she worked as a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge (UK), working on combined electrical and magnetic data storage devices. This work was published in Nature, Science and Nature Materials. She was program Coordinator Solar Applications at the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (2006-2016), where she worked on new applications of solar panels such as building integration. She is now owner of Renergize Consultancy and general manager of EasyFix Solar, a company focussing on innovative mounting structures for solar panels. Renergize Consultancy offers advice and services to companies working on renewable energy innovations. Renergize Consultancy is overall project coordinator of the Dutch project Sunbiose, a large national project on Agri-PV systems.

Katharina Eickelberg is the Senior Vice President Global Communication & Sustainability at SMA Solar Technology AG, a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology. She is responsible for Communication, Brand, Public Affairs and Sustainability. Additionally, Katharina is a director on the board of Solar Power Europe. Before joining SMA, Katharina held different positions in the energy sector, most recently as Head of Business Communication at Swedish utility Vattenfall and member of the supervisory board of GASAG AG. Besides driving communication and sustainability at SMA, she concentrates on topics such as Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion. Katharina lives in Hannover with her two sons.

Markus Elsässer studied mechanical engineering at the University of Stuttgart. He worked for a German manufacturer of solar thermal systems before he founded several companies all in the field of renewable energies. Markus Elsässer is the founder and CEO of the company Solar Promotion GmbH, an internationally operating exhibition company with a focus on renewable energy, energy storage technologies, electric transportation and energy efficiency. In 1991 he founded Intersolar, the world´s leading exhibition series for the solar industry with events spanning four continents. In 2014 the ees (electrical energy storage) exhibition was started, which has become Europe's largest exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems. In 2018 he founded The smarter E, an innovation hub for events and topics driving the new energy world: renewable energies, decentralization, digitalization and electric transportation. Solar Promotion has currently 50+ employees in Germany and has representation offices in 14 countries.

Tristan brings almost 20 years of solar and electrical industry experience to Kiwa PVEL. As VP of Sales and Marketing, he oversees Kiwa PVEL's commercial activities and collaborates with PV module buyers, investors, research institutions and manufacturers to develop innovative performance and reliability test programs for product qualification. Tristan previously served as Product and Quality Manager for Silfab Solar, where he oversaw Silfab's extended reliability testing and was responsible for new product development and new material qualification. He has also directed equipment procurement and technical site operations for solar project developers and Independent Power Producers at a range of projects across North America, South America and Asia.

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Prof. Dr. Peter Fath is a worldwide known renewable energy visionary. Starting from the early days of renewable and solar industry, he took the lead on the green energy transition with groundbreaking establishments, semi-conductor developments and integrated solar manufacturing facilities from polysilicon production to the end product - solar modules. Currently, he is the CEO of RCT Solutions GmbH - which works closely with investors, governments, and factories globally to establish solar manufacturing facilities by providing extensive owner's engineering services. He is also the Chairman of the Solar Equipment Machine Maker Group at the German Engineering Federation - VDMA (Verbandes Deutsche Maschinenbau Anlagen). Dr. Fath has held senior positions with multiple leading equipment managers, including Rena GmbH and centrotherm, and actively holds lectures on the topic of manufacturing technology in the photovoltaic industry at leading institutes including the University of Stuttgart and University of Applied Science, Ravensburg. He is also founder and director of solar research center ISC Konstanz, executive board member of European Solar Manufacturing Council - ESMC, one of the founding signatories of the The European Solar PV Industry Alliance. As a pioneer in the sector, he and his team shaped the solar industry, executing vertical and horizontal solar manufacturing facilities around the globe and helping the world to reach zero emissions targets. Dr Peter Fath has more than 200 publications, 15 patents, is board member of the world's most well-known associations such as the German Machine Maker Association, ISC International Solar Research Institute, and the European Solar Manufacturing Council. He is one oft he founding members of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance commissioned by European Union. Dr Peter Fath holds a PhD in Semiconductor Physics from the University of Konstanz. He studied Chemistry and Physics at the University of Heidelberg, Konstanz, IMEC in Leuven, and the IMT in Neuchatel. He speaks 3 languages, German, English and French. Since 2012, he is a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten.

Stefan Feilmeier has extensive experience in energy management systems, focusing on energy storage applications and sectoral coupling. With a background in informatics and leadership experience in the German Air Force, he has been shaping the development of the FENECON Energy Management System (FEMS) for over a decade. Passionate about renewable energy and open-source software, he actively drives innovation in the field. He is Deputy CEO of FENECON GmbH and Chairman of the OpenEMS Association e.V.

Ana Felicio leads the Planning & Project Execution Office for Renewables Generation Asset, overseeing strategic programs that drive innovation and growth. With deep expertise in technology, the renewables sector, and project management in global environments, she plays a key role identifying value opportunities. Her leadership ensures the successful execution of initiatives that advance renewable energy development and sustainability.

With over two decades of experience as an analyst, researcher, and energy trader, Jon Ferris has honed his expertise in markets, policy, technology and their complex interactions. At EIC, Jon managed a €1bn wholesale trading book for over 100 commercial and industrial companies, collaborated with retailers to create flexible tariffs and propositions for smaller consumers, and oversaw the delivery of market intelligence, procurement, and bill validation. He represented the TPI sector as an early member of Power Responsive. At the tech start-up Electron, Jon focused on local energy markets and demand response optimization in innovation projects from Orkney to South Korea. Over the past four years, Jon has been instrumental in developing LCP Delta's Flexibility and Storage research and data platforms where his reports and analyses have significantly influenced GB and European energy policy.

Alexandra is Senior Construction Contracts Manager at Engie Renewables. She is responsible for setting contracting standards and supporting project development and execution worldwide. With a career dedicated to the design and construction industries, Alexandra specializes in complex international contracts for infrastructure and energy projects. Passionate about collaboration and solution-driven dealmaking, she focuses on building strong partnerships to drive successful project outcomes.

Robert began his automotive career after earning a degree in electrical engineering. He spent 15 years at Honda in Ohio, spearheading advanced product engineering initiatives and leading the North American implementation of Honda's hybrid powertrains. During this time, he also served as a key program leader for the Acura TLX and NSX, and headed the Infotainment engineering team. Since joining SBD in 2017, Robert has been integral to the Connected Car and EV practices, managing large-scale projects for OEMs and Tier 1s. Now serving as Domain Principal for Electrification, he provides global subject matter expertise to diverse projects, supporting clients' journeys in the electric revolution.

Johannes Flemming started his career in 2018 in technology consulting at P3, specialising in batteries and e-drives. For the first two years, he worked on development and industrialisation projects in the automotive industry before shifting his focus to stationary energy storage. His expertise includes development, technology analysis, market analysis and strategy consulting for residential, commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems (BESS). Today, Johannes leads the battery storage and power electronics team at P3 and drives innovation and strategic progress in this area.

Christian Folke is a seasoned professional in the renewable energy sector, currently serving as the Head of Technology & Innovation at Uniper Renewables GmbH since May 2023. With a robust background in project management and innovation, Christian has been instrumental in advancing large-scale battery storage, e-mobility, airborne wind energy, and smart grids. Prior to his current role, he was a Project Engineer at Uniper Energy Storage GmbH for over seven years, where he focused on renewable integration and energy storage solutions. Christian also held positions at E.ON, including Portfolio Manager at the Innovation Center Energy Storage and Technical CCS Coordinator. His extensive experience in the energy industry is complemented by his academic background and certifications in project management and leadership. Based in the Cologne/Bonn region, Christian is dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions and fostering innovation in the renewables sector.

Eduard Foved Johe is a Yield Assessment and Performance Manager at ENGIE. In his role, he supports ENGIE's teams globally in developing renewable projects, focusing on design optimization, yield assessment, and performance analysis of operational assets. With multiple years of experience in the solar industry, his expertise spans from solar cell and module technologies to optimization and yield modelling of solar and hybrid projects. He began his career at ENGIE in the residential solar market and later transitioned to renewable and hybrid utility-scale projects.

Michael leads the pv magazine editorial team and has been covering the solar industry since 2008. Previously, he worked in radio, television, and national newspapers and he holds a PhD in physics.

Dr. Simone Fungipane is Founder & Chairman of iGreen System Srl. In his professional growth, he has held different roles, ranging from commercial management to process business consulting, with the opportunity to get to know different contexts and sectors in depth. Strengthened by the multidisciplinary skills acquired over time and thanks to previous experience in the field, in January 2023 he founded iGreen System with the challenging goal of designing and building highly innovative and high-performance Advanced Agrivoltaic Systems, concretely bringing the agricultural and photovoltaic sectors closer together. Driven by a great passion, he plans business growth strategies, builds and consolidates partnerships and relationships in the area, developing and strengthening the presence on the market.

Mauricio Garrido has more than 14 years of experience in the energy sector, most of his experience being focused on Energy Management related activities. In January 2011 he joined EDP Renewables where he is currently Director of PPA Origination for Centralized Generation in Europe. In this role, he leads the origination, negotiation, and execution of Power Purchase Agreements across EDP Renewables' European markets. Mauricio holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and earned an MBA from IESE Business School in 2007.

Nikola Gazdov is an entrepreneur with 18 years of experience in renewable energy. He serves as Chairman of APSTE (the Association for Production, Storage, and Trading of Electricity in Bulgaria) and sits on the Board of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA). Nikola is also a Board Member of SolarPower Europe and Deputy Chair of its National Associations Committee. In 2020, he co-founded RE-Source Hub Southeast, part of the RE-Source Platform dedicated to advancing corporate renewable energy sourcing in Southeast Europe. On the business front, he is CEO of Renergy, a technical advisory firm, and Director at Element Power, a gigawatt-scale developer of solar and battery energy storage systems.

Petar Georgiev is the Head of Strategic Alliances, Regulatory Affairs, and Sustainability at AMPECO. He serves as Vice-Chair of the Policy Committee at ChargeUp Europe. A seasoned expert in the EV charging ecosystem, Petar is responsible for forging cross-sectoral partnerships and spearheading regulatory advocacy as well as sustainability initiatives at AMPECO. He also leads the company's strategic international positioning within industry associations and global initiatives. Petar has played a pivotal role in shaping Europe's clean transportation legislation during his tenure in Brussels. He holds an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe in Brugge and has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.

Carmen Gimeno is the Secretary General of GEODE, the European association representing the interests of 1200 private and public energy companies for both electricity and gas in 14 European countries. She is also a Managing Partner at Verdia Legal in Barcelona, where she has been working since 1995. Her expertise in energy law is built upon over 20 years of experience in this field. Ms Gimeno holds a Law degree from the University of Barcelona (1992). In 1993, she became a Member of the Bar Association of Barcelona. In the same year, she earned a postgraduate degree in Business Management Techniques at the Business Studies School of the University of Barcelona. She also studied Political Science and Sociology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and completed a study period within an Erasmus Programme at Ruprecht-Karls Universität in Heidelberg, Germany, specialising in International and Community Law (1990-1991).

Stefan Goede is a Co-Founder and the CTO of Munich Electrification, a supplier of battery management systems, software and components. His present role is focussed on research and development in the field of electric vehicle batteries and stationary batteries. Before founding Munich Electrification, Stefan worked in the automotive industry. Previous career steps include BMS software development at Tesla Motors, BMW AG and Daimler AG. He holds a Master of Arts in Business Development as well as a diploma in information technology from the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Stuttgart.

Veit Goehringer is the advisor and thematic focal lead for electrification at Energising Development (EnDev), a global multi-donor program. Previously, he served as an advisor for rural electrification with mini-grids for GIZ in Uganda. Before his tenure in Uganda, he was a senior lecturer in automotive engineering in Botswana. Veit Goehringer holds a PhD in mechanical engineering, specializing in energy systems and automotive engineering.

Since 2019 Jason has been the global business leader for energy storage at DNV. Jason has a passion for new energy technologies and began his career in the hydrogen technology sector in 2002. With over 20 years of experience in the cleantech energy space, Jason has developed and managed businesses and projects involving grid-scale renewable energy, hydrogen fuel cells, and energy storage in Canada and the United States. Jason's global role at DNV comes after 10 years with international energy giant ENGIE in various roles and locations, including its initial energy storage initiative in North America in 2015. Jason holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Western Ontario.

Dr. Anna Gorczyca-Goraj is a Senior in PSE Innowacje, an R&D subsidiary of Polish TSO, PSE. She received her PhD in solid state theoretical physics from University of Silesia in Katowice. She has an academic background, continuing research in University of Economics in Katowice. She also graduated from Silesian University of Technology, Electrical Engineering Faculty. Throughout her professional career in PSE she has focused on WAMS development. In 2019 she became a member of ENTSO-E RDIC Working Group Digital & Communication. Since 2023 she has been the convenor. Digitalization tasks (especially AI and DT) tackled by WG5 under Anna's leadership are aligned with JTF DESAP activities. Consequently, Anna has been appointed a role of JTF DESAP co-chair representing ENTSO-E RDIC.

Vincent Grumetz graduated from a mechanical engineering university and an international business school, enabling him to be a sales expert in technical industries. In 2006, he started working for Airmat Technology as an Export Sales Manager. In 2011 he joined Pronal (in rubber products industry) where he became the International Sales Director. Looking for new challenges, more in line with his spirit and convictions, in 2020, he joined Ciel & Terre as EMEA Managing Director to follow the follow and accelerate the growth of floating solar markets in Europe.

Ulrike Gunnemann is a passionate advocate of sustainable energies. In her role as Head of Global Hybrid at BayWa r.e., she is dedicated to the development of complex renewable energy projects combining different electricity generators and storage technologies. Before joining BayWa r.e. in April 2022, Ulrike worked as manager and expert for an international engineering consultancy company. Being worldwide active in numerous hybrid and storage projects as well as energy system studies, Ulrike advised governments, investors and project developers in the development of green energy solutions. Ulrike combines engineering, financial and AI expertise with excellent track record in setting up new business fields, strategy and M&A.

Claudia Günther leads the Research teams for Northwestern Europe at Aurora. In this position, she is responsible for the power market outlook for these markets, alongside strategic studies on the energy transition, covering topics evolving around electricity market design, decarbonization of the power sector, renewable energy and energy storage. She has an extensive track record of acting as an advisor on project and studies for developers, investors, utilities, grid operators and policy makers on the national and EU level.

Since 2022 Dr. Ingrid Hädrich is leading the group "Degradation Analysis and Modelling" within the department for "Material Characterization and Reliability" at Fraunhofer ISE. She received her PHD degree from the Australia National University in 2019 on the topic of yield modeling of PV modules. From 2010 to 2015, Ms. Hädrich already led a team for the development of novel module concepts and module efficiency at Fraunhofer ISE. With her current group, Ms. Hädrich is working on the analysis of aging effects in module materials, the testing of PV modules according to IEC standards and the further development of test methods for novel module structures and module applications.

Stefan Håkansson serves as the Chief Clean Energy Officer (CCEO) at GFG Alliance. A seasoned senior executive, he previously held key positions at the European energy company E.ON. Over the past five years, Stefan led E.ON Business Solutions as CEO and served as the Global Director for Energy Infrastructure Solutions, overseeing energy services for two million customers across 15 countries. Before that, he was the Managing Director of E.ON Thermal Sweden and Karlshamn Kraft AB, both part of E.ON's Nordic power generation operations. At GFG Alliance, Stefan is responsible for advancing the company's CN30 initiative and spearheading renewable energy development. His focus includes enhancing energy efficiency as a key strategy for achieving CN30, with investments in solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects to decarbonize iron and steel production. Starting April 1, 2025, Stefan will assume the role of CEO at Oresundskraft AB in Sweden while continuing to support GFG Alliance as a Senior Advisor.

Franz has a background in Mathematics and is Energy Data Scientist at ECO STOR based in Munich, Germany. As part of the ECO STOR Team, he developed software to control large scale storage systems and commissioned numerous storage projects. Passionate about accelerating the energy transition, he specializes in assessing how storage can optimize the integration of renewable power into the grid.

Anna Heimsath heads the department "Analysis Modules and PV Power Plants" at Fraunhofer ISE. In the department, more than 70 scientists, technicians and students conduct research on pv power plants and integrated pv, with a focus on agrivoltaics, floating pv and quality assurance. Anna Heimsath has been researching development of solar technologies for more than 18 years. She studied production engineering at the University of Bremen and later earned her doctorate in physics.

Raphaël Héliot is Senior Policy Manager at E-Mobility Europe - the trade association uniting the entire European e-mobility ecosystem. Within his work, he advocates for the promotion of legislative and non-legislative European initiatives which aim at supporting the deployment of e-mobility. He is also involved in several expert groups/ forums of the European Commission (EAFO, Sustainable Transport Forum, etc) where he leads the work on charging infrastructure's deployment, EV's roll out and more sectoral issues including fire safety, skills, grid and urban mobility. Prior to that, Raphaël Héliot has worked in consultancies on transport related topics.

Walburga Hemetsberger is the CEO of SolarPower Europe since 2019. She has over 20 years of professional experience in Brussels, working for a utility, trade association, the European Parliament and the European Commission. Walburga spent most of her career in the energy sector, covering in particular renewable energies and hydrogen.

Chris is the Secretary General at E-Mobility Europe, leading the Europe's e-mobility ecosystem's representation in Brussels since September 2024. Chris has worked in EU trade associations across the electric vehicle supply chain over the last 14 years. He joined E-Mobility Europe after a decade leading public affairs for Eurometaux, Europe's metals association, specialising in critical raw materials.

Holger Hesse is Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Kempten. He holds a PhD in physics and he gained expert knowledge in the fields of battery storage and energy markets through various stages in industry and academia. He was postdoctoral researcher at Technical University of Munich and consultant for BMW, e.on and other well renowned industrial players. His research team has a particular focus on battery storage modelling including techno-economic analyses, energy dispatch optimization and machine learning derived control of systems.

Dr. Jörg Heuer is co-founder and CEO of the Scale-Up EcoG in Detroit/Munich - providing the EcoG IoT Operating System for EV Chargers. Previously, as Head of embedded networks in Siemens, he drove innovation migrating digitalization and electrification. For instance, with his team he demonstrated how to use ISO15118 for DC high performance charging of vehicles, buses and trucks back in 2013. In his professional life Joerg led R&D teams in the mobile phone industry, in smart grids prior to electric mobility and has been co-initiator of the startup Caterva. Joerg received the Dipl.-Ing. degree in Electrical Engineering on digital signal processing and his PhD on visual image recognition, meta data processing and coding from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, Germany.

Julia Hildermeier is team lead e-transport in RAP's Europe team. In addition to providing research and policy analysis on integrating electrified transport in a smarter and decarbonized power markets, she leads RAP's electric transportation program for RAP's Europe department including strategic planning and outreach in Brussels and beyond. Before coming to RAP in 2018, Hildermeier worked for the European Federation for Transport & Environment, advocating for a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable transport system. As clean vehicles and e-mobility officer, she conducted policy research and managed internal and external research projects, co-created and implemented the organization's advocacy strategy on electro-mobility, and advised decision-makers at the EU level as well as in key Member States. This included expanding stakeholder coalitions and networks, such as the European Platform for Electro-Mobility. Julia Hildermeier holds a doctorate in sociology from Humboldt University Berlin and Ecole Normale Superieure Cachan in Paris. Her academic work included identifying the path-rupture potential of environmental regulation in the European automotive and transport sector. Previously, while earning a master's degree in social sciences and serving as a research assistant in an EU-funded project at Berlin's Center for Social Sciences, she compared the innovation potential of electric vehicle battery politics in Germany and France. Hildermeier publishes and reviews papers in scientific journals on mobility and climate topics. A native German speaker, Julia is also fluent in English and French.

Juliane Hinsch is Head of Concentrated Solar at BSW - German Solar Association and focusing on industrial decarbonization and district heating. Previously, she served as Managing Director of the German Association for Concentrated Solar Power before its merger with BSW. An economist by training, Juliane has extensive expertise in solar markets and policy frameworks. She played a key role in promoting the sector's international activities by leading the Coordination Office of the German Energy Solutions Initiative, a governmental program supporting international renewable energy cooperation. Earlier in her career, she helped establish the solar industry in Italy as a project leader for renewable energy at the German-Italian Chamber of Commerce.

Alexander has been leading sonnen's device development team in the position of Vice President Device Development since 2024. Between 2019 and 2014, he was responsible for sonnen's commercial and industrial storage development activities in the position of Vice President C&I. Prior to joining sonnen, Alexander was involved in setting up the stationary energy storage business unit at VARTA as Technical Director. He holds a diploma and a doctorate in physics.

Gadi Hirsch is a senior strategy manager and lead market and policy analyst at SolarEdge Technologies. Gadi leads business analysis and strategy formulation efforts for key market segments, focusing on distributed energy resources and digitally enhanced energy business models. He also covers technological trends and policies, with an emphasis on European and North-American markets. He holds a BA in economics and has previously led economic analysis and management consulting teams.

Rune Hogga is an executive with extensive experience in the renewable energy sector. Since 2016, he has been the CEO of Å Energi Fleksibilitet AS, where he has successfully built a new business area focused on start-up companies and innovation projects within renewable energy. Currently, Rune serves as the Head of Flexibility at Å Energi, concentrating on fostering a culture of innovation and driving the digital transformation. With 17 years at the company, Rune has spent the last decade focusing on new business models to address the need for more flexibility in the power system. Rune has established an incubator for start-ups and is the co-founder of the local flexibility marketplace, Nodes. He has initiated several strategic partnerships and pilot projects with government funding, including the ongoing Euroflex project, which involves a significant portion of Norway's grid companies and over 30 flexibility service providers (FSPs). In 2018 Mr. Hogga and his team were awarded with "Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency" from Aliance to save energy in US. Previously, Rune served as the Director of Project Management for renewable infrastructure projects and has a background from the insurance industry. He has an undergraduate academic degree within Information Technology holds an Executive MBA from ESCP-Europe and has attended the top leadership program Solstrand at NHH/AFF. Å Energi is the largest vertically integrated power utility in Norway, operating across the entire value chain and being the third-largest hydro power producer in the country with 11.5 TWh of production. Å Energi have a strong presence in the Nordic region and expanding into the rest of Europe.

Julie Horn is a Senior Strategy and Business Development at Virya Energy, specializing in renewable energy growth strategies. With deep expertise in solar, energy storage, EV charging, and smart energy management, she has led strategic initiatives, business development, and innovative product roadmaps. Julie holds dual master's degrees from Solvay Business School and has served as an expert evaluator for the European Commission.

Greg Jackson is the founder of Octopus Energy Group, the UK's largest electricity supplier and a global energy and technology company that's driving the affordable, green energy system of the future. Launched in 2016, the Group now serves 9 million customers globally (7.3 million in the UK), is present in 32 countries and operates a £7bn portfolio of renewable energy assets. Octopus drives the tech-enabled green energy transition, innovating relentlessly to make energy better for consumers and the planet. Kraken, Octopus's proprietary green tech platform, is at the heart of the Group's growth and is now contracted to serve over 54 million accounts across the globe. Octopus has attracted over $2.3 billion worth of funding from international energy companies, large pension funds and global investors, and has valued the company at around $9 billion. Greg is a serial tech entrepreneur and has built and sold a number of successful businesses before starting Octopus. He is an angel investor in a wide range of start-ups, and is a key thought leader in the UK on issues related to energy transition, energy costs and innovation.

Ulrike Jahn is a graduate physicist and works as a scientific group leader in the Photovoltaic Systems and Integration department at the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP in Halle, Germany. Her work focusses on the diagnosis and reliability of PV systems. She is project manager of an international expert group, Task 13 of the PVPS programme of the International Energy Agency (IEA), which deals with technical and economic aspects of the reliability and performance of PV systems. She has been coordinating this network of currently 185 international experts in 25 countries since 2010.

Julian Jansen is a Managing Director at Fluence responsible for the company's activities across Eastern and Southern Europe, as well as new markets in the Middle East & Africa. Prior to this he led the Fluence strategy, market development, policy and marketing teams across the EMEA region, driving initiatives to accelerate the adoption of energy storage. Julian is also a Vice President of the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE). Julian has dedicated his career to the clean energy sector. Prior to joining Fluence, he was an Associate Director at IHS Markit leading the group's consulting activities on clean energy technologies, having previously managed its global energy storage team and before this establishing the energy storage practice at the consultancy Delta-ee. Julian holds a Master of Science in ecological economics from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland; as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration in European management from Lancaster University, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Science in international management from ESB Business School in Germany.

Claudius Jehle is the founder and CEO of volytica diagnostics GmbH, a company specializing in independent, data-driven battery diagnostics for e-mobility and energy storage applications. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and System Identification from the Technical University of Munich and Delft University of Technology, he has been driving advancements in battery analytics and predictive diagnostics for over a decade. Before founding volytica, he led the Energy Storage Diagnostics and Telematics research group at Fraunhofer IVI. As an active industry participant, he contributes to technical publications, industry discussions, and global conferences, providing insights into battery technology, value chains, and independent diagnostics.

Manuel Jimenez Castro is a multidisciplinary professional with extensive international experience in renewable energies, specializing in photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and green hydrogen solutions. Currently serving as a Global Application Engineer at Siemens AG, Manuel excels in product and solution definition, market research, design, review, verification, and validation according to relevant standards. Manuel holds a Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Universidad de Sevilla and has worked with leading companies such as Siemens Gamesa and Power Electronics. His contributions to the field include developing application notes, analyzing PV plants, and providing technical support for clients. Manuel is also an active participant in international summits like Intersolar and SPI, where he shares his knowledge and insights on the latest trends and innovations in the solar industry. Additionally, Manuel is a voting member of the UL1741 Committee, contributing to the development and maintenance of standards for inverters, converters, controllers, and interconnection system equipment used in distributed energy resources.

Kai-Philipp Kairies is a scientist and entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of battery research and development since 2008. In 2020, he became CEO of Accure Battery Intelligence GmbH, a pioneering provider of advanced analytics designed to enhance battery safety and profitability.

Jennifer Karle works in the Unit Green and Circular Economy at the European Commission's Directorate General for the Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SME. Before joining the Commission Jennifer Karle worked as a civil servant in Britain's energy regulator, the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. She has a Master of Science from the University College London in Environment, Politics and Society where she researched the adoption of sustainable technological innovation in her dissertation.

Multilingual World citizen and one of the pioneers of electric mobility in Germany. In August 2013 Oliver mediated the first contract between TESLA and location owners. Between 2016-2019 he identified, closed contracts and obtained 4,2 Mio. Euro in government subsidies for the first 27 locations of Fastned in Germany. Founder and managing director of amperio. Between 2012 and 2023 installing and administrating over 2.000 charging points in major cities and retail markets. After the sale to SLATE Asset Management in 2021, the new mission began: to cover parking lots with 100% produced sustainable wooded park decks, solar production, battery storage and commercially viable charging systems under the new brands KWiQ, ampterra and charge2go.

Gunther Kellermann has been Managing Director of the Section Batteries at the ZVEI (Electro and Digital Industry Association) since February 2024. He represents the battery industry in Germany vis-à-vis politicians and authorities. Prior to that, he was responsible for various topics in the field of environmental regulation and substance policy in the ZVEI for 4 years. Before joining the ZVEI, Mr. Kellermann worked for several years in the field of political advocacy at BASF and the VCI (Federation of the German Chemical Industry). Mr. Kellermann studied in Freiburg and graduated with a degree in economics.

Sarah is a project manager at the Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC), a leading accelerator and knowledge centre for offshore renewable energy innovations. She focusses on hybrid offshore energy parks that integrate different renewable energy sources like offshore wind, wave, and offshore solar. Her work covers technical, policy and sustainability aspects, along with stakeholder engagement.

Jan Knievel is Head of Origination at Sunnic Lighthouse, the trading company for Enerparc AG. After some years in business and energy consulting, he gained experience in trading of renewable Energy at juwi and Centrica Energy Trading. Sunnic lighthouse successfully concluded over 2.000 GW PPAs in Germany and Spain.

Benjamin Knödler is the Head of Private Sector Engagement at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Before assuming his current position, he coordinated the Ministry's team of climate negotiators and served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the German Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In previous assignments, he worked on shaping multilateral policies: As Senior Policy Advisor in the German Development Ministry's G7 presidency team, as Advisor to the German Executive Director at the World Bank Group, and as Advisor to two consecutive German Development Ministers. Before joining the Ministry in 2007 as desk officer for Mozambique and Zimbabwe, he participated in a post-graduate training programme on international development. Benjamin holds a Master's degree in Economics.

Florian is a Program Manager for Charging Experience at BMW AG, focussing on Plug & Charge. With eight years of experience in the EV charging sector, he has worked on several projects that aim to make charging more seamless and user-friendly. His journey in the EV charging field began in 2017 at Mercedes-Benz, where he contributed to key initiatives such as developing charging solutions for commercial vehicles, rolling out Plug & Charge in the U.S., and setting up Mercedes Me Charge for the Chinese market. Since joining BMW in 2022, Florian has led various projects such as the integration of Electrify America into the My BMW app and supported the operational setup of the North American charging joint venture "Ionna'. Most recently, he played a key role in introducing Plug & Charge with multi-contract capability to the BMW fleet. Currently, he focuses on improving the digital user experience around Plug & Charge, with the goal of making EV charging more straightforward and transparent for all customers.

Mark Kragh is the founder and CTO of Off-Grid Europe GmbH. He is an expert in renewable energy systems with long-term experience in systems engineering and design, leadership as well as data analytics. Since 2020, OGE is part of the project ASER300 that set the target to electrify at least 300 villages in Senegal. In the course of realizing the project, OGE set up the senegalese subsidiary Off-Grid Africa in order to establish itself long-term in the west-african market. Innovation and constant optimization of technology are an integral part of the company. Apart from Off-Grid Systems, Mark has developed a unique solar boat (SunSailor) as well as a containerised solution to produce solar oxygen (SolarO2). He currently focuses on the development of a BESS (Battery energy storage system) for commercial and industrial users as well as on a solar cooling solution for the agricultural sector.

Dr. Till Kreft has been responsible for Public Affairs and Regulatory for the German-speaking regions at Milence since 2023. In this role, he develops and communicates measures to support the regulatory framework and works to increase the visibility of the topic. He has been part of the charging infrastructure sector for a decade. His journey began at TU Berlin as a research associate, working on applied funding projects related to the provision, financing, and integration of charging infrastructure in the energy industry. After successfully completing his PhD, he held various positions along the value chain at Hubject and Elli (Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH), focusing on Business Development, Regulatory, and Strategy.

Cecilie is a research analyst in Wood Mackenzie's Power and Renewables team, focusing on European, Middle Eastern and African storage markets. Before joining the storage team, she contributed to Wood Mackenzie's Middle East and Africa solar and onshore wind analysis, monitoring project development updates, asset transactions and policy updates. Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, she worked as an ESG and social impact analyst for a financial services firm. In that capacity, she focused on EU regulation and international frameworks and advised on sustainability-related investments. Cecilie holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Thomas Kündiger is co-founder and Chief Technology Manager of BOS AG, responsible for product roadmap, system design and research projects. As an expert in product development and off-grid power supply, his passion is to develop environmentally friendly state-of-the-art energy solutions, with a deep understanding of B2B and end-user needs, especially in rural areas. He combines practical skills in mechanical engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Energy Systems and a Master's degree in Systems Engineering & Management.

- Matthias Kuring studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz. In 2008 he joined the system operation department at 50Hertz. He coordinates the development of system balancing processes and works on balancing platforms and balancing cooperations.

Sebastian Lahmann is Head of Team Implementing within the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure. The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure, operating under the roof of the federally owned NOW GmbH, coordinates and manages activities to expand the charging infrastructure for battery electric vehicles in Germany on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV). Mr. Lahmann is involved in the technical foundations of funding programs initiated by the BMDV and the tendering of the 'Deutschlandnetz' (Germany-wide electric high-power-charging network) as well as the tender for public truck charging along highways ('LKW-Schnellladenetz'). He, along with his team, evaluates and defines the technical requirements for the overall charging infrastructure system and oversees the regulatory framework. The scope of application ranges from the energy supply network to the charging equipment and extends to the vehicle itself. The focus is on charging infrastructure for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

Alice Lefort is an Agri-PV Product Manager at BayWa r.e. Global, supporting the development of the Agri-PV market segment across Europe. She holds a master's degree in Agroecology and Agricultural Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse. Alice began her career at BayWa r.e. France in 2019 as an Agricultural Engineer, working to integrate renewable energy solutions into farming communities and support agri-environmental measures. In 2022, she took on responsibility for Agri-PV development at Ib Vogt France, leading solar energy strategies on agricultural land and fostering EU-wide collaboration in the agrivoltaics sector. In 2023, she rejoined BayWa r.e. With her background, Alice is deeply engaged in promoting synergies between solar energy and agriculture, leveraging Agri-PV as a catalyst for agricultural and energy transition. She co-authored the paper "How Agri-PV Can Boost the Transition to Regenerative Agriculture in Europe" in collaboration with BCG.

Benjamin Lehner is the CEO of DMEC an international knowledge centre and accelerator for offshore renewable energy & sustainability innovations. At DMEC he initated the biggest European Green Deal project on offshore multi-use called EU-SCORES. Before joining DMEC, Benjamin founded a start-up on delocalised carbon capture and storage (CCS). He holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology in collaboration with NASA on the interface of synthetic biology, nano materials and space flight. He further studied Biology at the University of Salzburg and is currently finalising an executive MBA between Rotterdam School of Management and University of Cologne Business School.

Keno Leites started his working life in the ship building industry in 1998. At the German Shipyard Blohm + Voss (today thyssenkrupp Marine Systems) he worked in the project department for ships and yachts, in charge of design and negotiation of small cruise liners, mega yachts and different merchant ships. In this role he was in charge of the design of the propulsion and auxiliary systems, HVAC, fire fighting, power distribution, ICMS, entertainment. Since October 2005 he worked in the research and development/product development department, being in charge of projects regarding ship machinery and electric systems with special focus on alternative energy systems and concepts. During this time, he was project manager of various development projects (i.e. high temperature superconduction, LNG systems). Since 2009 Keno Leites was coordinator and manager of the joint development projects SchIBZ/MultiSchIBZ, for the development of hybrid fuel cell systems for oceangoing vessels. In 2022 Keno Leites moved to Zeppelin Power Systems GmbH as Head of the Fuel Cell Competence Center. He is responsible for the development of fuel cell and battery based systems for the various product areas of ZPS. With his team he conducts projects with regard to electrification, batteries and fuel cells for diverse applications. These start with a system analysis for a detailed understanding of the energy consumer and result in design and delivery of the energy system.

Jonathan Leloux began his solar energy adventures in 2005 and has since worked in the field of solar photovoltaic energy as an engineer, researcher, consultant, and entrepreneur. His expertise is focused on photovoltaic (PV) system engineering, encompassing residential distributed PV and large-scale PV plants, bifacial PV, agrivoltaics, BIPV, floating PV, CPV, and solar resource assessment. He holds an Engineering Degree in Mining and Geology and a PhD in Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems. He is a co-founder and the managing director of LuciSun, which provides technical guidance through consulting services and products to actors in the solar energy sector across all project phases, including early design, PV engineering, financing, construction, commissioning, and operation. As part of his role at LuciSun, he is actively involved in several research projects at national, European and international levels, along with other team members, ensuring that the company's initiatives are closely integrated with the latest advancements in solar technology. He participates in the IEA PVPS Programme Tasks 13 on PV System Performance and Task 15 on BIPV.

Jasper Lemmens is a senior consultant and DNV's global practice lead floating solar. He has master's degrees in Applied Physics and Business Administration. In 2017 Jasper started working with floating solar when the floating solar market was about to emerge and initiated the development of services and standardisation which lead to DNV's Recommended Practice on floating solar in 2021. During these years Jasper has developed to an expert and on a continuous basis he pushes the boundaries of the floating solar industry.

Miguel Lopes is global Sr. Asset Leader for BTM Solar and batteries in McKinsey. He has counseled utilities, pure solar behind-the-meter players, IPPs, distributors and private capital in the space across the world. He has supported clients develop their go-to-market strategies, building businesses from scratch or Hyperscaling and implementing operational excellence in established players. He is responsible for McKinsey's BTM solar and batteries forecasts, as well for several operational excellence assets.

Co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) at the Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association (ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica), the national association representing companies and professionals from all segments of the solar PV value chain with operations in Brazil. Co-founder and member of the board of directors at the Global Solar Council (GSC), the global entity unifying and representing the solar power sector at the international level. Has a Ph.D. with honours in Engineering and Materials Technology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), with international collaboration at the Fraunhofer Institut für Solare Energiesysteme (Fraunhofer ISE, Germany), M.Sc. with honours in Renewable Energy from the EUREC Master Program, with international collaboration at the ETH Zürich (Switzerland), and B.Sc. with honours in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo (Brazil).

STEFANO LORENZI is the CEO of the 3SUN Gigafactory, which is producing up to 3GW high-performance photovoltaic cells and modules. Stefano joined ENEL in 2017, where he has been Executive Chairman of UFINET LATAM and Head of ENEL FIBRA; prior to joining ENEL Stefano has been the CEO at SIRTI and President and CEO of ALCATEL-LUCENT Italy.

Pamela MacDougall is the Head of Energy Markets and Regulation on the Amazon Web Services public policy team covering Europe, Middle East and Africa. She has worked globally in the energy sector over 17 years covering decarbonization, energy transition with a focus on grid and wholesale modernization to support renewable energy growth.

Evelyn Maier is a Product Manager at sonnen GmbH, a leading company in intelligent battery energy storage solutions and renewable energy. She is responsible for the commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems at sonnen. With a degree in Energy Engineering, she has extensive expertise in the energy industry. Previously, she worked at RWE, one of Germany's largest utilities, in various roles across business development, R&D, and asset management for RWE's renewables division.

Manfred Maier is the Team Lead Digital & Customer Experience and Interim Head of B2C at IONITY. He oversees IONITY's digital strategy, touchpoints, and all customer experience activities. In his role, he set up various feedback channels for customers to participate in designing the future charging experience. Before joining IONITY, Manfred worked in consulting, gaining experience with international clients across various industries in the field of experience management.

Bartosz Majewski is the co-founder and CEO of Menlo Electric, a distributor of solar and storage equipment operating across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. Menlo was recently recognized by the Financial Times as Europe's Fastest-Growing Company. Bartosz also serves on the Board of Advisors at sun.store, Europe's largest solar and storage marketplace. Before founding Menlo and joining sun.store, he was a management board member and shareholder at Polenergia Fotowoltaika, Poland's top solar installation company in the residential and C&I segments.

Sjors Martens is the CCO of Eco-Movement, the world's principal platform for EV charging station data providing location, tariff, and hardware data to industry leaders such as Charge Point Operators, Automotive and Hardware OEMs, and Map & Navigation providers. He is responsible for the collaboration with both the sources and the users of the platform's services. He formerly worked with Accenture Strategy and served as the CCO of two 400+ FTE scale-ups, developing deep expertise in the EV charging industry as well as the energy transition more broadly.

Matthias Masschelin is responsible for Product, Trading, and Regulatory at Bnewable where he leads the product development of Voltana, Bnewable's platform for battery steering, designs business models harmonizing local value creation with market opportunities and leads the optimization team. With 16 years of experience in the electricity sector at Elia, Restore, and Centrica, he has worked across product development, grid operations and managing balance at the national control center. His expertise spans energy markets, market models, and the valorization of flexibility across different market mechanisms.

Eng. Giosuè Maugeri is a photovoltaic researcher at RSE S.p.A., where he has been working since 2011. He leads the RSE PV Test Lab, coordinating research activities focused on PV reliability and performance efficiency, with a particular emphasis on developing tools for remote fault detection and diagnosis in utility-scale PV systems. His expertise extends to emerging PV applications such as agrivoltaics, floating PV, and solar tracking systems. As Deputy Task Manager of the International Energy Agency's PVPS Task 13 on PV Performance and Reliability, he represents Italy in international research efforts aimed at improving PV system performance and durability. His work contributes to advancing innovative solutions that enhance the sustainability and efficiency of solar energy technologies.

Florian Mayr is a recognized expert in deals strategy, with a particular focus on energy transition and storage. As a Partner at Strategy&, the global strategy consultancy of PwC, Florian guides clients through the complexities of the energy transition landscape. His expertise for renewables and cleantech is invaluable to financial investors, major corporations, and cleantech innovators, offering insights through due diligence processes, value creation strategies, and strategic development. Florian is also active in authoring industry publications and social media content and is a sought-after speaker, especially on topics related to energy storage. Before joining Strategy&, Florian spent two decades in senior roles at cleantech advisory boutique Apricum, RWE, and McKinsey, consistently focusing on the energy sector, particularly on renewables and cleantech. He holds master's degrees both in engineering and business administration from the Technical University of Berlin.

Rebecca manages Aurora's renewables analysis for the European Power Markets team, specialising in research to advise on policy and regulatory risks, financing, and investment strategies for renewable technologies across various European markets. During her tenure at Aurora, she has led multiple influential studies and insight reports into a broad range of energy topics, spanning policy, market design and energy finance. Rebecca was instrumental in driving Aurora's expansion into Ireland, developing our first Ireland Power Market Forecast. Rebecca holds a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Warwick.

Stefan Meitinger is Policy Officer at the Brussels office of the German Farmers Association (DBV). In the DBV Brussels office he is responsible for the Renewable Energies, Common Agricultural Policy and all animal husbandry topics. These topics are are very linked in case of Agrivoltaics. With Copa-Cogeca - the european farmers and agri-cooperatives organisation he worked out with other members a paper on initial reflections on photovoltaic systems in agriculture and forestry.

Dr Rethabile Melamu is a sustainability professional who is trained in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. She has almost two-decade experience in the areas of clean energy, green economy, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability, enterprise development, and life cycle assessments. She also has a depth of understanding in the adoption of innovative climate smart technologies in in developing country context. This is backed by experience of running a technology innovation-based incubation programme for almost 6 years. Moreover, she is experienced in developing public sector policies and have led the development of sub-national energy and green economy strategies and facilitated their implementation. She sits on several boards and advisory committees of private, academia and the public sectors organisations including as the Chairperson of the Water Research Commission and a Trustee of the Mandela-Rhodes Foundation. She is a thought leader in her areas of expertise, having published reports, thought leadership pieces and academic articles on several platforms. In 2019, she was recognised by the national Mail & Guardian newspaper as one of Women Who Are Changing South Africa in the Public Sector.

Jonas Meyer is Head of Procurement at ELMI Power GmbH, a leading manufacturer of battery-integrated DC charging systems that connect battery storage with high-performance applications such as ultra-fast charging. He has more than eight years of experience in the battery storage industry, holding various positions in sales and procurement, and has been involved in C&I and utility-scale storage projects totaling over 1 GWh in volume. In his current strategic role, he supports the development and market introduction of innovative battery-based solutions and consults clients on battery system procurement. He holds a master's degree in electrical engineering and spent over two years studying, working, and living in China, where he gained valuable insights into Chinese business culture - an important advantage in today's global battery market.

Leonardo Micheli is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). He earned his PhD in Renewable Energy from the University of Exeter (UK). Over the years, he has investigated various topics related to photovoltaic (PV), addressing both foundational knowledge and practical challenges faced by industry. His research areas include PV and floating PV systems analysis and modeling, with a strong focus on soiling and PV loss minimization. He has received national and European research grants and has been listed among the top 2% of researchers worldwide in Stanford University's global database since 2022.

Tobias Mitter is Managing Director and Chief Technical Officer at gridX, Europe's leading smart-energy company based in Munich and Aachen offering advanced energy management solutions. With the XENON digital energy platform, gridX has launched a technology that connects all types of decentralised energy resources and makes it possible to optimise energy flows in any context. After completing his Master's in Business Informatics and Information Science at Saarland University, Tobias gained professional experience at digital startups and scale-ups, as well as at Boston Consulting Group and IBM. His primary focus areas included digital platforms, IoT-based solutions, and digital business models, particularly in the energy and automotive sectors. In 2020, he joined E.ON in senior roles, most recently serving as Director of E.ON Inhouse Consulting, the company's internal consulting arm. On February 1, 2023, Tobias took on the role of Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director at gridX, where he is responsible for product development, the engineering division, and production at the smart-energy company.

Deepak Mohapatra works as the Senior Officer - Business & Market Development at the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), a leading global business association representing the decentralised renewable energy (DRE) sector for provision of energy access in developing and emerging countries. He works closely together with more than 200 ARE Members, as well as international and local partners to improve market conditions, facilitate capacity building, and establish favourable environment enabling business for private sector companies in DRE space across the globe. Previously Deepak worked at a German NGO called 'Lernen - Helfen - Leben e.V. as a Project Coordinator. He holds MSc. in Renewable Energy Management from Technical University of Cologne (TH Köln), Germany and B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), India.

Molly Morgan is a Senior Research Analyst of the solar PV sector at CRU. Her areas of focus include tracking and forecasting evolution in solar module efficiency and architecture. She also undertakes analysis of solar manufacturing capacity, production, and financial data which - alongside end demand through installations forecasting - forms the basis of CRU's coverage of the solar market.

David Moser (PhD in Physics). He is the Managing Director of Becquerel Institute Italia where among many other activities he is developing generative AI-based proof of concept solutions for the photovoltaic sector. He was responsible for the "Photovoltaic Energy Systems" research group at the Institute for Renewable Energy, EURAC, Bolzano, Italy, from 2012 to 2025. During his tenure, he coordinated EU H2020 projects including Solar Bankability on the economic impact of technical risks in photovoltaic projects, H2020 TRUST-PV on improving reliability and grid compatibility of photovoltaic systems, HEU SUPERNOVA on improving the operation of photovoltaic systems, and HEU SYMBIOSYST on agrivoltaics. He actively participates in IEA PVPS Task 13 "Performance and Reliability of Photovoltaic Modules and Systems." He is Vice President of the Steering Committee of the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP-PV). He has discussed the use of generative AI in the photovoltaic sector at various events (Solar Quality Summit 2024 and 2025, Solarplaza asset management conference in 2024).

Stefan Müller is co-founder, shareholder of Enerparc AG and since end of 2008 as a board member responsible for international and operational business for the group. He worked over 25 years for larger players in the photovoltaic industry in Europe and Asia. Enerparc is an international specialist in the whole value chain of large-scale photovoltaic power plants, from greenfield development to EPC, O&M and energy trading. The company was founded in 2008 and has 500 internationally experienced employees with offices in Hamburg, India, Australia, France, Spain and a number of registered partners in various regions. In the last years Enerparc Group successfully connected globally more than 4.500 MW to the grid and it meanwhile operates 3.500 MW of own PV power plants.

Thore Müller is a specialist in PV soiling and performance optimization with over seven years of experience in yield assessment and climate risk modeling for utility-scale PV plants. He is the founder and CEO of PVRADAR, a modeling framework that combines a Python Package, Data Depot, and Web Application to build complex performance models and share results across organizations. Thore is focused on enabling data-driven decisions for solar asset owners and developers. He holds engineering degrees from the Universities of Munich and Aachen.

Marvin Müller is a Senior Project Engineer at PEM Motion GmbH and a certified Product Compliance Officer acc. to ISO/IEC 17024. He is responsible for topics around product compliance and safety for the e-mobility / sustainability market. He has deep expertise in the homologation process of vehicles and vehicle parts as well as the conformity process of industry products such as energy storage systems and chargers. His core markets are Europe, China and North America.

John leads LCP Delta's Electric Vehicle (EV) team and has overall accountability for the successful delivery of our EV-related products (EV Charging Research Service & CHARGEtrack) and consultancy projects. With over 15 years in the energy industry, he is passionate about driving the transition towards net zero - and electrification of transport is an integral piece of the puzzle. He has been with LCP Delta since 2012. During this time, he has had the privilege of supporting a wide range of businesses including energy companies, equipment manufacturers, policy makers & investors on topics ranging from EV charging to combined heat & power (CHP) to microgrids. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MChem in Environmental Chemistry.

Dr-Ing. Jesús Gallego is Technical Project Manager at CharIN e.V., where he leads the initiatives related to Conformance Testing and Interoperability in the e-mobility sector. With extensive experience in project management across automotive manufacturing, IT solutions and cybersecurity, he has successfully driven technical developments and global collaborations. His expertise spans technical strategy, stakeholder engagement, and advancing mobility and connectivity solutions.

Mark Nigge-Uricher is a Senior Business Developer with extensive international experience in driving innovation and growth within the energy sector. Currently with Alliander, Mark specializes in system operations, collaboration, and digital transformation. Known for fostering collaboration, business venturing and implementing innovative solutions. Mark has previously been with Bosch.IO being responsible for energy management solutions and consulting on innovation in the Energy IoT domain.

An experienced leader with a proven track record of delivering major regulatory and commercial projects which facilitate a decarbonised future. Responsible for the strategic development and delivery of significant business critical projects within time, cost and quality constraints to achieve successful outcomes. Significant experience developing and leading regulatory change with a strong focus on national and European policy requirements. Proficiency managing and delivering strategy initiatives from concept to implementation of projects while achieving optimal business outcomes. Experience building strong cross-functional teams and partnerships, with both internal and external stakeholders

P3 3 years 8 months Consultant January 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months) Balve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Bachelor Student October 2023 - January 2024 (4 months) Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Topic: Cable cooling and cable management for HPC charging stations Work Student E-Mobility June 2023 - September 2023 (4 months) Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Tarvo Õng is the founder of Fusebox, leading the charge in Virtual Power Plants (VPP) and Energy Management. With 11+ years in energy and 25+ in international trade, he knows how the power market works and how to fix it. He has seen firsthand how energy flexibility is changing the game, helping renewables, consumers, and the grid work together while replacing fossil fuel peaker plants. Under his leadership, Fusebox's tech is already powering major European utilities. Tarvo cuts through the noise with real insights on the future of energy, flexibility markets, and VPPs, not just theory but what's happening right now.

Itamar joined Pexapark in 2023. He brings 14 years of global experience in financing renewable energy assets and commodity trading advisory at Smartenergy Group, Asian Development Bank and BloombergNEF. He was instrumental in setting up several infrastructure investment platforms and arranging project financing in Europe and Asia. Itamar holds an Executive MBA from IE Business School, MSc Environmental Regulation at London School of Economics (with distinction).

Dr. Benedikt Ortmann is Global Director for Origination & Business Development Projects for the BayWa r.e. Group. He has more than 20 years of extensive experience in the renewable energy sector. Before joining the BayWa r.e. team in 2011, he was CFO at S.A.G. Solarstrom AG in Freiburg and built up the international project business of SOLON SE in Berlin, developing it into a successful and highly profitable division. At BayWa r.e., his current focus is on the origination and development of new markets, technologies and on sales for the entire projects business, including wind, solar and new technologies. BayWa r.e. is one of the key companies driving renewable energy development worldwide. The company provides end-to-end project solutions, ongoing operations management and is an Independent Power Producer with an expanding energy trading business. The company has installed solar, wind and battery capacity of more than 6 GW. BayWa r.e,'s joint shareholders are BayWa AG, a globally successful business with revenues of €23.9 billion, and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a market leader in energy infrastructure investment that manages over €7 billion from global investors.

I started my journey at DKB AG as a Trainee with focus on project finance within the renewable energy industry in 2020. At the beginning of the year 2022 the demand for bank solutions for battery storage projects started to grow. Subsequently this topic gained my interest because storage projects where more complex and we had to thing about new solutions. Currently I am responsible for acquiring and structuring new projects and have successfully worked on several battery projects.

Jan is Sr Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe. He's responsible for rooftop solar, prosumers, and digitalisation in the EU's solar PV trade body. He leads the advocacy based on product and market trends in EU countries and legislation. He also consults members on regulatory developments. In the past, he has worked as a product and project manager for Pulse of Europe.

Michał Ossowski - member of the Strategy & Acceleration Office at EDP Comercial, the largest Portuguese Group and the global leader in the energy transition. Based in Lisbon, he is responsible for strategic projects, focusing on the digital transformation. In the past, Michał held roles in strategy consulting, combining technology and energy expertise. He is actively engaged in public and social matters. Among others, organised the "Economics of Information & Energy" conference in the UK, supported international initiative "PL Science Perspectives", and has been involved with the Warsaw Stock Exchange Foundation, featuring in discussion panels and student mentoring.

Dr. Alexandre Oudalov leads Hitachi Energy's Power Systems of the Future program, overseeing a research team that analyses the mid- and long-term impacts of global power system transformation. His work focuses on the integration of renewable energy, distributed energy resources, sector coupling, and digitalization. In addition to his role at Hitachi Energy, Dr. Oudalov actively contributes to the industry as a convener and expert in several CIGRE working groups. His research has resulted in over 50 journal and conference publications, along with 15 granted patents. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL).

Rachel Owens is a senior leader with over 16 years of experience in sustainable finance, climate change, human rights, corporate accountability, and anti-corruption. She is the CEO of the Solar Stewardship Initiative, where she leads efforts to promote ethical practices in the global solar sector. Rachel also serves as a Non-Executive Board Director at Eurosif, the European Sustainable Investment Forum and at Global Witness, where she plays a key role in overseeing strategy and governance. Previously, Rachel served as Director of Climate Finance at the European Climate Foundation, where she developed and implemented the foundation's International Climate Finance strategy. From 2015 to 2022, Rachel worked at Global Witness, establishing the organization's first EU office and leading high-profile campaigns on corporate accountability, climate and anti-corruption. successfully advocating for changes to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Earlier in her career, Rachel served as Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the European Parliament's Economic Committee, where she led the legislative process on key financial services and economic policies including on transparency in the oil and gas sector.

Lakshimi Narayanan Palaniswamy is a doctoral candidate at the Battery Technology Center of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). After completing his master's degree in Electrical Power Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, with a focus on modelling and state estimation of electrochemical energy storage systems, he is now concentrating on operation strategy development within the context of multi-energy systems. In the System Control and Analysis group at the Institute of Electrical Engineering, KIT, Lakshimi is responsible for developing an energy management system for a real-life hybrid energy storage demonstrator coupled to a heat sector. Here, he is enhancing his expertise in modelling storage systems and developing optimization algorithms for economical and lifespan-enhancing dispatch of energy storage systems.

Carlos Perez Linkenheil is Head of Market Analysis Germany at AFRY Management Consulting. He is responsible for commercial and market-related work in the German energy market. With over ten years of experience in management consulting, he has advised numerous clients on hybrid and battery storage projects, supporting market entry strategies, commercial and market due diligence, and delivering bankable market projections that have contributed to the successful financing of multiple BESS/hybrid projects in recent years.

Ioana Petcu is an experienced energy and climate expert, with a strong communication and public affairs profile. She currently leads the industrial and decarbonisation workstreams at Eurelectric, focusing on policies aimed at delivering on Europe's growth and net-zero ambitions. She joined Eurelectric in 2018 to spearhead media interactions and crisis communications, as well as multichannel engagements, supporting the company's advocacy efforts. Prior to this, Ioana worked at NATO, the European Parliament, and the Romanian Ministry of Defence. She holds a master's degree in international relations - diplomacy and conflict resolution, and a bachelor's degree in communications.

Maddalena Pondini is covering the role of Decarbonization Strategy Advisory Expert in Siemens SI Building Sustainability. She supports clients in overcoming their unique sustainability challenges through initiatives that include strategic roadmap development, benchmarking, and continuous improvement processes. In parallel with her role at Siemens, Maddalena is currently taking an MBA in Sustainability Management at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität FAU, Erlangen. With 10 years of experience in the energy and utility industries, she brings a deep understanding of energy transition trends, spanning both the grid side and the consumer/prosumer landscape, combined with a strong customer-oriented mindset. Within Siemens she also covered the role of Product Manager in the Grid Software organization, where she contributed in shaping product strategies to address evolving customer demands and support future-proof grid management solutions. She holds a BSc and a MSc in Energy Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (Italy). She has a curious mindset and she is passionate about delivering customer value with innovative solutions to support the energy transition.

Mikko Preuss, VP of Strategy & Commercial at terralayr, brings over 11 years of extensive experience across the energy sector. His career spans roles at Siemens Gamesa, where he worked in OEM operations, strategy consulting at BCG with a focus on energy projects, and venture capital at Picus Capital. Now at terralayr, Mikko leads client engagement and strategic initiatives, leveraging a unique perspective shaped by his experience across corporates, startups, and investment firms.

Subrahmanyam Pulipaka is the Chief Executive Officer of National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI). NSEFI is India's largest umbrella body for the Sustainable energy ecosystem to realize India's ambitious Solar goals and represent the Indian REnewable industry. As CEO of India's largest Renewable Energy Industry Association, he has conceptualized initiatives including 'India's largest Solar Rooftop Awareness Program ', 'India Agrivoltaics Alliance', targeting the growth as well as spread of Sustainable energy in India. He has also served as UNDP Energy Governance External Advisory Group Member. Recipient of BRICS young scientist Award 2018, Subrahmanyam also specializes in Solar module reliability and has published scientific articles across various internationally acclaimed journals. He is also the recipient of the EU India 40 Under 40 - Most Influential Leaders, BITSAA 30 under 30 and SAP-TV9 Young Business Leader Award 2021.

José Queirós de Almeida - CEO Greenvolt Communities. Founder and CEO of Greenvolt Comunidades (Greenvolt Group), national and international leader in solutions for Energy Communities and Collective Self-Consumption of Energy. More than 20 years of international experience in renewable energy (Greenvolt Comunidades, Ideatest, Eesti Energia, EDP Energias de Portugal, OMIP/MIBEL), in different markets (Portugal, Spain, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania), including Distributed Solar, Electric Mobility, Energy Efficiency, IoT Platforms, etc.. Degree and postgraduate degree in Business Law (Coimbra University). MBA from LisboaMBA/UCLA Anderson Management School. DBA (PhD) from Nottingham Trent University in Management.

Géraldine Quelle has been working for Phaesun GmbH since 2010 operating research and innovation projects in different African countries, currently coordinating the BeCool Kenya and Ghana project. She holds a diploma in International Business Administration and a Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Systems. Since its foundation in 2001, Phaesun has focused on PV Off-grid power supply for rural electrification, productive use solutions, water pumping systems and the caravan & camping sector. The main target regions are Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Phaesun works closely with international NGOs and GOs as well as with local partner companies in the target countries to deliver and permanently establish energy in non-electrified areas.

Eric Quiring (*1988) is leading the Government Relations and Public Affairs department at the SMA Solar Technology group. His activities include the coordination of all global political interests surrounding photovoltaic solutions and public funding. Eric Quiring is a member of the Corporate Advisory Board of the German Renewable Energy Federation since 2019 and is a board member of the German Solar Industry Association and the Global Solar Council. He started his career as an electrician and holds a master's degree in political science.

Marie is an Electric Vehicle Senior Researcher on the European passenger vehicle team of the ICCT. Her work focuses on charging infrastructure and the connection with the electricity grid. She joined the ICCT in June 2020 and is based in Berlin, Germany. Her technical research and policy recommendations support countries' transition to zero-emission mobility through electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure development. Marie holds an Engineering diploma from ISAE-Supaero (France), and an M.S. in Energy, Civil Infrastructure, and Climate focusing on transportation sustainability from UC Berkeley.

Thomas REINDL is Deputy CEO of the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) and Principal Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He started with photovoltaics (PV) in 1992 at the SIEMENS Corporate R&D Labs. After holding several management positions at SIEMENS and running one of the leading German PV systems integration companies as Chief Operating Officer, he joined SERIS in 2010 and soon became Director of the Solar Energy System cluster. During his time at SERIS, he won public research grants in excess of SGD 20 million, founded 2 spin-off companies and authored strategic scientific papers such as the "PV Roadmap for Singapore". Dr. Reindl holds a Master in Chemistry, a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences and an MBA from INSEAD, all awarded with highest honors. His research interest are high-performance PV and embedded systems, techno-economic road-mapping and the reliable integration of renewable energies into power systems. He is also the Principal Investigator of the 'Floating PV testbed' project in Singapore.

Tobias Reuther earned his Master's degree in Engineering with a focus on Energy Technology at the University of Applied Sciences Kempten and has been working at Fraunhofer ISE in the "Energy Systems and Energy Economics" group since 2021. He primarily focuses on energy system modeling, particularly on decarbonization options for industrial companies and the evaluation of energy data related to photovoltaic and battery storage systems, especially concerning electricity generation and the self-consumption of PV systems.

Abigail Ross Hopper is the president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade organization for America's solar and storage industry. Ms. Hopper is a visionary leader who has transformed SEIA into an advocacy powerhouse and the leading voice for the U.S. solar and storage industry, a $64 billion force in our nation's economy. She is known for overseeing tremendous industry-wide growth in the solar and storage space, most notably, the sector's employment of 280,000 people in the industry, the quintupling of the solar module manufacturing capacity in the U.S., and the adoption of business-friendly policies that promote American energy dominance. Ms. Hopper has been named in The Hill's Top Lobbyist list since 2020 and has been featured in hundreds of media outlets across the country. She is also working to shepherd the next generation of the solar workforce by championing diversity efforts in the industry and through her Solar Sisters initiative. Under her tenure, SEIA has received numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times. Ms. Hopper currently serves on the board of directors of RE+ Events, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth, the Consumer Energy Education Fund, and Earthday.org. Before joining SEIA, Ms. Hopper was the Director of the Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, where she led the agency that oversaw the leasing and development of all offshore energy, from oil and natural gas to offshore wind. She also served as the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), and as the Energy Advisor to Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley. Ms. Hopper graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Law and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dartmouth College. She is the very proud mom of three children and loves to read, ride her Peloton, and lie on the beach, all while drinking decaf Dunkin.

Christa Roth is a Consultant for Cooking Energy which is vital for human survival. With a focus on Africa, she assists worldwide to develop locally appropriate efficient technologies for cooking or other uses of heat, based on locally available renewable resources, including climate-friendly solid biomass fuels from sustainable sources. She started integrating PV-based household energy solutions in her work since 2010, first for low-wattage needs like lighting. She is now exploring high-wattage PV-solutions for cooking in off-grid scenarios to see how and where they fit in the mix of household cooking energy to complement or substitute unsustainable solid biomass cooking fuels. Christa always puts the users and producers at the centre of any technology development, so that users can get what they want and can afford and local producers or installers can create a sustainable business from the promotion of these technologies.

Mr. Harri Salomäki is an innovative leader in electricity distribution industry, currently serving as the Head of Asset Management and Partnerships at Elenia, the second biggest DSO in Finland. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Harri is known for challenging the traditional ways of working.

Christian Salzeder is Managing Director of Sunotec Germany GmbH. He is responsible for the Turnkey Segment of Sunotec Group for power plant solutions for utility scale PV and BESS systems in Germany. He is a Renewable Energy Expert and in in the Solar industry for 15 years. He had global management functions in the utility scale solar segment over the past 15 years and is dedicated to drive the energy transition into the era of sustainability.

Beatriz Guillén joined Lightsource bp in April 2021 and currently leads the development of route-to-market strategies across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. With over nine years of experience in the energy sector, she has successfully led the negotiation and execution of corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in multiple markets. She began her career in market analysis at a major utility before moving into renewables as a PPA Manager at a solar IPP. Her expertise bridges commercial strategy, energy market dynamics and the transition to clean power. Beatriz holds a Master's degree in Power Engineering from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and a degree in Energy and Mining Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM).

During my studies, I had already embarked on the path towards renewable energies in combination with battery system solutions. Starting in the energy consultancy, I moved to the trading department and the virtual power plant of EnBW AG. Since then I have been working as a product manager in flexibility marketing and have been actively driving forward the large-scale battery storage segment within EnBW AG with a strong focus on a further growth of this business.

Markus Schiller is a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Customer Consultant at Daimler Truck AG. He is responsible for European key accounts, looking to electrify their truck fleets. With a background in engineering, he has deep expertise in eTrucks, electrical infrastructure and especially the planning of charging infrastructure in large-scale truck depots. Furthermore, he works in the development of innovative business models that reduce the total cost of ownership for eTrucks.

An internship in a solar association in 2009 was the starting point of his professional career in the field of renewable energies. During his studies Stephan Schindele worked several times for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). After completing his MBA program at the California State University East Bay (2011) he was employed as a PhD candidate and project manager at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. There he built up the new business field of agri-photovoltaics, wrote numerous publications on the topic of Agri-PV and received several awards for his work (2012-2020). Between 2015 and 2020 he taught energy policy at Reutlingen University. He is also Co-Chairing in Land use and Permitting Workstream SolarPowerEurope. In 2020 Stephan Schindele joined the BayWa r.e. family as Head of Agri-PV. He supports the global Agri-PV market development and successfully leverages the synergies of the agricultural and energy industry.

Mario Schirru is Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer (CIO/COO) at Encavis AG, where he oversees strategic investments, operations, power sales, IT and HR. Appointed to the Management Board in 2022, he joined the company in 2013, having previously led GEO GmbH's wind energy operations in Italy. Mario holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Automation Engineering, which he completed with a thesis at Northwestern University in the U.S., and an MBA from Mannheim Business School.

Dr. Dominik Schlipf studied technical cybernetics at the University of Stuttgart. After finishing his PhD on control design of CSP-plants, he worked in the field of new build of conventional and CSP plants for several years. In 2019 he joined the System Operation department at TransnetBW. At TransnetBW, Dominik Schlipf is responsible for the team System Balance. His team is dealing with the operation of the relevant systems (e.g. LFC, scheduling systems) for the system balance and the international grid control cooperations (IGCC and PICASSO).

Michael is Executive Advisor to the CEO and a member of the leadership team. Alongside his business development work, Michael heads SolarPower Europe's award-winning market intelligence team. He is lead author of the annually published Global Market Outlook and EU Market Outlook, and works closely with Policy Analyst Raffaele operating the Solar & Storage workstream. Michael has been working in solar for over 20 years. After co-founding Photon-Magazine in 1996, he served in various positions within the Photon group, primarily as Editor-in-Chief of Photon International. In 2014, Michael started MISCHCO, a company offering strategy consulting and communication services to solar companies. In 2016, TaiyangNews, a digital news platform for the solar industry that Michael founded, went online. Michael studied Geology/Palaeontology at Bonn University, Geology at RWTH Aachen, and Mineralogy at Frankfurt University. He speaks German and English.

Fabian Schmidt is Project Manager for Internal Charging Infrastructure & Interop Testing at Daimler Truck AG. He is responsible for the planning and implementation of charging infrastructure projects at Daimler Truck AG locations and sales outlets, as well as the technical evaluation and assessment of charging solutions. Fabian holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Production Technology and has contributed to several charging technology projects both domestically and internationally (USA).

Christian Schorn is director of asset operation at TransnetBW one of the German TSO´s. In this role he has to face the challenges of increasing volatile energy generation development and the need for grid integration at least to the transmission grid. With 30 years experience in the utility business and a strong connection to innovation topics in all voltage levels of the electricity infrastructure he developed a lot of studies and research projects about smart grid, flexibility options, grid stability and other tasks of grid integration to realise the energy transition in Germany and Europe. He is also active in international associations like Entso E, CIGRE and IEC.

Bernard Schowe-von der Brelie is the Managing Director of FGH GmbH and also responsible for the research area of power systems technology at FGH Research Association. He has been active in the German Grid Code Compliance Certification since 2008 and has now shifted is long-term experience to the international level as a convener of IECRE WG10 and active member of CLC TC8X WG03. He also joins the Euroepean Stakeholder Committee on Grid Connection and actively contributed to the ongoing revision of the European Network Codes.

Dr. Michael Schreiber is Head of Flex for the German market at Octopus Energy. In this role, he oversees the portfolio of customers with flexible assets, including electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home storage batteries, and develops products for these customers. Dr. Schreiber brings 15 years of expertise in energy markets, virtual power plants, product management and holds a PhD in electrical engineering. Through his work, he drives innovative energy solutions that are reshaping the future of sustainable energy.

Dr. Brianna Schuyler is the Director of Digital Product at the Access to Energy Institute (A2EI) in Berlin. She works with the team to allow energy providers, investors, donors, and governmental organizations to visualize and monitor data from on-grid, minigrid, and off-grid renewable energy sources through Prospect. Before joining A2EI, she led the data team at Engie Energy Access (formerly Fenix International), empowering the organization to use data and technology to increase solar energy access to over 8 million people across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Adrien Schwane is Head of eMobility at BayWa r.e. Operation Services GmbH, where he leads the department responsible for the planning, delivery and construction of charging infrastructure. With two master degrees from RWTH Aachen University, Adrien has extensive experience in project management, consulting and implementation of intelligent (DC) charging solutions for electric cars and trucks. Prior to his current role, Adrien was a project manager at The Mobility House GmbH, where he advised companies on smart charging solutions for their fleets and business parks. Adrien's career also includes significant contributions to renewable energy projects at his previous employers. His expertise in e-mobility and sustainable energy systems positions him as a key player in driving the transition to clean energy.

Dr. Anser Shakoor leads GE Vernova's Consulting Services business in Europe. He is a leading expert in energy transition, focusing on reliable and economically efficient grid integration of renewable energy and storage. He has over 25 years of diverse experience providing strategic advisory services to utilities, large energy consumers and energy infrastructure developers/investors across Europe, the Middle East and North America. Prior to joining GE, he was the Head of Energy Portfolio Management (EMEA) at Hitachi Energy, Head of Advisory (EMEA) at ABB, and a Fellow at the UK Energy Research Center. He holds a PhD in Power System Economics.

Anna Shepelenko is the Chief Outreach Officer at Boreal Light GmbH, a company specialized in off-grid water treatment and desalination solutions. She leads global engagement efforts, fostering strategic collaborations with governments, NGOs, and international development agencies. With extensive experience in implementing sustainable water projects across diverse regions, Anna plays a key role in scaling decentralized water access through innovative technology and impactful partnerships.

Erica Simpson is the Transition Manager at Transdev Netherlands, where she plays a key role in advancing the company's sustainability and innovation goals. With a strong foundation in advanced data analytics, Erica specializes in transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive real-world outcomes. She is currently leading a team of engineers who has developed a cutting-edge online application that delivers real-time, predictive forecasting of vehicle energy consumption. She is part of a team of experts in EV fleet management, (smart) charging infrastructure, and grid capacity optimization-together, they strive to augment the Zero Emissions landscape within Transdev through innovation, digitalization and data-driven intelligence. Erica holds a degree in Marketing and Financial Accounting from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Sepehr Soltani is an Energy Storage Analyst at Rystad Energy, specializing in renewable energy with a master's in mechanical engineering. Since joining Rystad, he has been instrumental in advising on the pivotal role of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in the energy transition. Sepehr's expertise encompasses energy storage technologies, power markets, and optimizing performance for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Dr. Matti Sprengeler is Strategy and Business Development Manager at The Mobility House Energy, where he is responsible for building partnerships with leading automotive OEMs and utility companies across Europe. He brings deep expertise in the energy, automotive, and solar industries, with a strong focus on business development and growth. Prior to his current role, he was researcher on vehicle-grid-integration at Fraunhofer ISE and held various strategy positions in the energy industry, particularly in renewables and electric mobility. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems and an M.Sc. in Energy Engineering.

Felix Sprenger is the Cybersecurity Officer of Siemens eMobility, responsible for all cybersecurity and information security topics for Siemens' global EV charging business. He has extensive experience in the field, having previously served as CISO of Valeo Siemens eAutomotive. Before that, he was an auditor and cybersecurity consultant with PwC and Accenture. Felix studied in France and the Netherlands, focusing on EV charging algorithms.

Sven Steckhan, a Senior Manager is responsible for MAN's holistic charging strategy for vehicles and infrastructure, creating a seamless ecosystem. He consolidates charging projects across R&D, sales, customer service, and digital services, and manages relationships with external partners like CPOs, energy providers, and industrial partners. Since 2017, Sven has worked in truck electrification, including vehicle concepts and a global assignment as a technical product planner at Scania CV AB in Sweden. He contributed to TRATON's modularization strategy.

David Steenmeijer works as a Data Science & AI Specialist at the Dutch DSO Enexis. With a master's degree in Data Science and in Political Science, he translates his expertise to concrete initiatives that help Enexis digitalize its distribution grid in a responsible manner. Additionally, he is also responsible for implementing the AI Act at Enexis.

Lars manages Fluence's Marketing and Policy Team in the EMEA region providing leadership to the company's strategic communication with customers, policy makers, media and the general public across Europe. As part of his role he is directly responsible for policy and regulatory efforts on the EU level and oversees the companies policy work on the country's level. Before taking over the Marketing and Policy Department, Lars held different roles in Fluence on policy as well as on market and business development. Before joining Fluence, Lars worked for 8 years at Aggreko and Younicos (acquisition in 2017) on storage policy and market development globally, with a specific focus on storage-renewable hybrid assets. Before joining the clean energy sector, Lars worked at the political communication think tank, and as a communication specialist for the European Parliament.

Business Director Europe, Great Power, 01.23 - present In charge for the European Market. Implementation of the Overseas Strategy in terms of Business Development, Consulting, Marketing, Networking, Customer Services.

Dr. Milos Subasic leads German research branch of the Hitachi Energy's corporate research organization dedicated to the innovation in grid management and optimization. He contrib-utes to the strategic research and digitalization initiatives across global business lines, with the expertise in AI/ML, power systems, and energy transition. Previously, he served at Terna as a power system specialist and EU policy advisor, and led grid innovation projects at CESI and Siemens.

Grid Leader with 33+ years of international experience in Power Grid sector covering, transmission & distribution including the latest technological resources employed in today's grid to meet the energy transition with renewable resources. He is currently the Sales & Business development Director for Middle East & India, responsible for developing local business and promoting ESS products in the Middle Eastern and Indian markets. Sankara holds 17 International Granted patents. He is very active member of international WG committees. Sankara has authored and presented 70+ combined conference papers and Journals over the last 20 years. Sankara Subramanian is passionate about the grid activities particularly during these exciting times of energy transition, he likes to solve Grid customers challenges by listening to each of those specific challenges (as he believes every customer problem is unique) and proposes the most optimized and value-added solution that will benefit the customer and the wider grid.

Mishaal SyedNaveed is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer focused on product development, compliance, verification, and risk assessment for Wärtsilä's Quantum battery energy storage system (BESS) product suite. Mishaal is a licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection with extensive experience in risk engineering, design, loss prevention, and code consulting across diverse projects within the energy industry. He has specialised expertise in BESS product development, compliance, verification, and risk assessment. He is an active member of CSA and UL technical committees related to battery energy storage. Mishaal holds a M.S. in Energy Systems Engineering from Northeastern University and B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from University of Maryland College Park.

After a BSc in Energy Engineering at University of Bologna and a MSc in Sustainable Energy Technology at TU Delft, specializing on Solar PV & Energy Storage, Michele worked first as a Technical Consultant and Project Manager at DNV, leading technical advisory and certification firm in the Energy space, and since September 2022 as Head of Product Management Floating-PV at BayWa r.e., international developer and IPP with a strong leading position and the highest track record in Europe (300 MWp) for Floating-PV projects. Michele has been working for more than 6 years in the interesting and booming industry segment of Floating-PV, covering key responsibility roles and pushing the international agenda in the field, including managing international projects towards standardization. He is now responsible of supporting BayWa´s strategy, development and expansion in the Floating-PV space.

With a combination of studies in Business Administration and Telecommunications, he has accumulated 7 years of experience in the dynamic world of electric mobility. Of Spanish-British origin, Juan Michael is a big passionate of the industry and, although he has a lot of experience in the field, he stresses the importance of always keeping up to date due to the constant advances and innovations that characterize this rapidly evolving market.

Christopher Thompson is Head of Product Marketing at ABB E-mobility, where he focuses on making charging, charging infrastructure work seamlessly for businesses and drivers alike. With a deep understanding of customer needs, he helps shape solutions that make high-power charging not just technically advanced but also practical, reliable, and easy to use.

Øystein Tomassen is the Chief Technical Officer at Wattif EV, with operations across Norway, Sweden, Germany, Austria, the UK and Ireland. He is an experienced backend developer, tech specialist and product developer with extensive experience from IoT, telecom, broadcasting, debt collection, security and banking. Since Wattif's founding in 2021, he has played a key role in shaping the company's technology and product direction. Wattif EV focuses on destination charging, delivering tailored solutions across multiple segments including MDUs, fleet, depots, and public parking. The company offers a range of services from charging-as-a-service to fully funded, turnkey installations.

George Touloupas is Vice President, ESG and New Services in CEA. Since 2010 George has been active in technical consulting for PV and energy storage projects, as well as in PV manufacturing, EPC and project development. He joined CEA in 2015 and has previously led the technology and quality team for solar and energy storage. Prior to CEA, he held positions as Chief Operating & Technical Officer at Philadelphia Solar in Jordan, as Technical Operations Director at Recom and as an EPC and project developer in Greece.

Alan Tu is a solar analyst at InfoLink Consulting, specializing in PV supply chain research and market intelligence. With over four years of experience analyzing market trends, price dynamics, and industry developments, he delivers in-depth insights to help businesses navigate the evolving solar landscape.

With relevant experience in the electricity sector, he has dedicated much of its activity to innovation, business development, technology and transformation, while actively contributing to the development of European energy policies and their practical translation into digital and smart grids and their contribution to a consumer and community-centred energy transition. He is currently Director of European Policies and Projects at E-REDES, the DSO in mainland Portugal, responsible for the coordination of European activities and funded projects. He is a board member of the EU DSO Entity, Chair of ETIP SNET, and an active member, since its foundation, of E.DSO (formerly EDSO for Smart Grids). He also actively participates in European forums and platforms related to the energy sector.

Sarah Van Cleve is the Vice President of Sales & Commercial Excellence for Fluence's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) division. In this role, she leads the region's energy storage solutions sales strategy and market development, driving growth through sales transformation efforts, policy engagement, marketing, product development, and market intelligence. Prior to joining Fluence, Sarah spent more than eight years in Tesla's energy storage division, holding a number of roles since the division's official launch in 2015. Most recently, she led Tesla's Megapack Sales Team for EMEA, overseeing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contracting. Before her tenure in Europe, she was based at Tesla's headquarters in California, where she established the U.S. Energy Policy Team and later led the Global Energy Business Development Team. Sarah began her career as a financial analyst at Southern California Edison, specializing in electricity and emissions markets. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Van den Brink is an expert in IT and cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the energy sector. With over 10 years of experience in charging infrastructure, he has developed in-depth knowledge in the areas of charge management, legislation, cybersecurity, and the associated protocols. His expertise ranges from theoretical concepts to the practical, pentesting, hands-on construction of solutions, where he directly tests theory against practice.

Johan Veenstra is Business Development and Partner Manager at VicOne, bringing over a decade of experience in the automotive industry. With VicOne, He is dedicated to building strategic partnerships and leading growth initiatives that enable OEMs and automotive suppliers to innovate confidently and meet cybersecurity requirements, ensuring the highest standards of security and privacy in an increasingly connected automotive landscape.

- Electrical Engineer (University of Karlsruhe, today KIT) - PhD in the field of modeling and development of control strategies for fuel cell systems (Fraunhofer ISE and University of Karlsruhe, today KIT) - Since 03/2024 Energy Storage Chief Expert at Huawei Nuremberg Research Center - From 2017 to 02/2024 Head of Department 'Electrical Energy Storage' and Coordinator of Business Unit 'Electrical Energy Storage' at Fraunhofer ISE - From 2011 to 2016 Head of Department 'PV Off-Grid Solutions and Battery System Technology' at Fraunhofer ISE - From 2005 to 2010 Head of Group 'Off-Grid Power Supply' - Until 02/2024 Contact Person for Battery Systems at Fraunhofer Battery Alliance - From 2021 to 02/2024 Spokesman of R&D Advisory Board of German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES) - From 2022 to 02/2024 Member of Steering Committee and Technical Advisor of Working Group 'Stationary Applications and Integration' of Batteries Europe / Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA)

Michael Villa is Executive Director of smartEn - Smart Energy Europe, the European business association integrating the decentralized solutions of the clean energy transition. He joined smartEn in 2018 when he led the advocacy efforts as Head of Policy. Before joining smartEn, he worked as Senior Consultant to provide specific advocacy support to clients both in the EU and Middle East in the energy sector. Among others, he led the Secretariat of a cross-sectorial business organisation, the European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE), and supported Knauf Insulation as Public Affairs Adviser in Italy. Michael worked also in the European Parliament for a Cypriot MEP and at the Embassy of Italy in Copenhagen during the UN Climate Change Conference COP15. Michael has a Master at the Institute for European Studies in Brussels and a bachelor degree from the Catholic University of Milan.

Electrical engineer. Founder and current President of ITALIA SOLARE association, the main Italian PV association with more than 800 members. A pioneer of photovoltaics since the early 1990s, in 2001 he founded Enerpoint, one of the leading companies in the sector active in asset management, projects development, distribution and EPC.

Vegard Vollset is Vice President and is leading the EMEA part of Rystad Energy's Renewable & Power Research team, with more than a decade of experience working within the energy industry. He has broad experience in energy modeling, M&A, and strategy work, and has worked closely with clients spanning the entire energy sector, from renewable energy companies and service companies to governmental organizations, investors, and NGOs. Prior to joining Rystad Energy, Vegard worked in Engie, Total Energies, and Equinor. He holds an MSc degree from the Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim and an MSc degree from the University of Stavanger.

Michael von Bonin is an Expert Scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE, where he coordinates and manages various research and innovation projects in the field of electric mobility. His work focuses on the integration of electric vehicles into energy systems and the strategic use of their flexibility to support grid stability and enable a more efficient use of renewable energy sources. His areas of expertise include Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) concepts, modeling and simulation of EV driving and charging behavior, and the direct marketing of renewable energies. Through his interdisciplinary approach, he contributes to the development of practical solutions that bridge the gap between mobility, energy markets, user acceptance and electricity grids.

Nadine Wade is a product manager at K2 Systems GmbH. She is responsible for the pitched roof system product area and has been involved in the development of new mounting systems for photovoltaic systems in various functions since 2013. Before joining K2 Systems, she worked on the calculation of LCOE at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE as part of her master's degree in Renewable Energy Management.

Stephan Walter is the Team Lead for Service Sustainable Solutions at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, where he has been a key contributor for the past 12 years. With extensive experience in battery technology and sustainable solutions, Stephan has led critical projects in the Rail Application sector and successfully spearheaded the merger of two service teams, optimizing efficiency and collaboration. His expertise in service innovation and team leadership makes him a valuable voice in the discussion on the future of battery technology.

Kathrin Walz works as a smart grid engineer in the innovation department at Netze BW. Here she coordinates all activities relating to e-trucks. Thanks to her years of work in research at the University of Stuttgart, she has in-depth expertise on the challenges of e-trucks on the energy supply system.

Claus Wattendrup is heading the European-wide solar and battery business at Vattenfall and is developing, building and operating large-scale solar and battery assets. Additionally he is the Country Head for Vattenfall UK and all its business activities. Before that Claus founded two companies and had several senior management positions, as well as working as a management and M&A consultant.

David Wedepohl first came into contact with the solar industry while working for a US consulting firm before joining the German Solar Industry Association as Head of Market and Communications and spokesperson for the association. Today, he is responsible for all of the association's international activities outside of the EU. This now includes projects and partnerships in and with Africa, Latin America, Asia and the USA. He is a broadcast journalist trained at the international broadcaster Deutsche Welle and has studied and worked on both sides of the Atlantic. He earned his US degree as a Fulbright Scholar. He gained professional experience as a press and public diplomacy officer at the German Embassy in Washington, DC, and in the communications department of DaimlerChrysler AG. Since 2023, he has also been Managing Director of the non-profit branch of the solar and storage sector, BSW-Solar gGmbh.

Dr. Harry Wirth, born in 1968, studied physics at the University of Freiburg, Germany, and at the Universitiy of Massachusetts, USA. He earned his PhD from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) and from Fraunhofer ISE. From January 1999 he headed the R&D department of a specialty insulating glazing manufacturer. In 2005, he returned to Fraunhofer ISE to establish the group 'Photovoltaic Modules' and to conduct the setup of the PV Module Technology Center. Since April 2023, he is director of the division 'Power Solutions' Harry Wirth is author of the report 'Recent Facts about Photovoltaics in Germany' constantly renewed since 2011, author of the book 'Photovoltaic Module Technology' and inventor of more than 20 patents related to solar energy.

Steven Xuereb is a renewable energy professional who has twenty-four years of experience both in the solar and wind industries. Currently he is an Executive Director of Kiwa PI Berlin, leading the sales and project delivery departments, focusing on delivering independent engineering services for large scale solar plants. Before joining Kiwa PI Berlin, Steven spent eight years procuring and developing solar and wind projects in North America, Chile and South Africa. His experience in the industry includes greenfield development, acquisitions, contracts management, research and development, certification and service operations. He is a mechanical engineer with a Master's degree in renewable energy from the Universities of Oldenburg and Kassel.

Mariyana is the Chief Operating Officer of International Power Supply (IPS) - a company with 36 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of power conversion, energy storage and micro-grid technologies in Europe. In her capacity of COO, she responsible for the effective Implementation of the company's strategic vision for manufacturing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Europe. Managing daily operations to align regulatory requirements and market trends and needs with the company's strengths and development goals, Mariyana is now focusing on advancing energy storage as a solution to increase security of supply and power system flexibility in Europe. To date, Mariyana has over 15 years of experience in various leadership roles within business development and investment market research for wind, solar, energy storage and smart grids.

Dr. Guang Yang is currently serving as President of Technology at Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., LTD. He earned his PhD in EECS from University of California at Berkeley. While at HyperStrong, Dr. Yang worked on the full stack of BESS control systems, including Battery Management Systems, Battery Array Management Systems and Energy Management Systems. He also led the R&D of the BESS data analytics platform, which incorporates cloud computing, big data technologies, and the latest AI technologies. By combining data, cloud and control systems, BESS can be modeled, operated, maintained and optimized during the full life cycle, thus offering customers the most competitive BESS with high round trip efficiency, long life time, and high availability.

Patrick Zank is an experienced project engineer and senior consultant specializing in battery and energy storage systems. He holds a degree in industrial engineering with a focus on materials science, where his research focused on the impact of new manufacturing technologies on materials testing. Since 2020, Patrick has been with VDE, where he first led technical due diligence and system consulting for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). He later advanced to the role of Senior Battery Consultant, providing in-depth expertise. Patrick is also an expert at DKE, the German standardization body, where he plays a key role in the development and enhancement of electrotechnical standards. He is a member of the Battery Passport consortium, which is shaping the guidelines for the EU Battery Regulation, aiming to balance sustainability objectives with industry feasibility. In addition to his technical roles, Patrick serves as the Business Development Manager at VDE Renewables, overseeing departments related to PV, BESS, and Grid Conformity. His work focuses on risk reduction through technical expertise, fostering trust with all stakeholders, and driving innovation in the energy sector

Dominik Ziriakus is Head of Governmental Affairs at IONITY. He is responsible to cover the policy discussions, advocacy efforts and public funding opportunities across 24 European markets. Before joining IONITY in January 2018, he was coordinating charging infrastructure projects on behalf of BMW around the world, gathering extensive experience about the international developments in charging electric vehicles. He is also representing IONITY in a number of associations, notably as speaker of the CharIN Focus Group Charging Infrastructure, where he is bringing together the e-Mobility ecosystem.