2025: Energy storage seminar 1: Batteries in Europe – Shift from EVs to Energy Storage

Wednesday 19 March

Music Hall

Free of Charge

Developing a European battery industry has been a key goal since 2017, driving numerous initiatives in the sector. Initially, the focus was on electric vehicles (EVs), but how has the industry shifted to its current trajectory?

At last year’s seminar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) emerged as a potential solution to the challenges posed by volatile energy markets. However, are large-scale grid storage systems the only answer?

The discussion is now expanding to explore whether BESS can establish a role in short-term energy markets. At the same time, Decentralized Energy Storage Systems (DESS) are gaining traction. Could these smaller-scale solutions help stabilize energy prices and support a more distributed energy network?

This shift in focus suggests that energy storage, both centralized and decentralized, could become a key driver of innovation and market stability in Europe’s evolving energy landscape.

Energy storage seminar: Batteries in Europe – Shift from EVs to Energy Storage

Moderator
Sales and Marketing Director, GigaVaasa

KEYNOTE: Business Models for Grid-Scale Batteries in Finland

Head of Nordics & Baltics, Aurora Energy Research

KEYNOTE: Capturing the value of BESS today and for future markets

Business Development Manager, Ingrid Capacity

KEYNOTE: Grid-scale energy storages (BESS) role in different reserve markets

Sales Manager, Grid Edge Solutions Europe, Hitachi Energy

PANEL DISCUSSION:

To wrap up the seminar, we’ll dive into an engaging discussion with our speakers. The panel discussion will be expertly moderated by the outstanding Marko Kuokkanen, and the audience will have an opportunity to actively join the conversation.

For more information

Marko Kuokkanen
Sales and Marketing Director, GigaVaasa
+358 40 587 4474
Riitta Björkenheim
Development Director, Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK
Anna-Kaisa Valkama
Development Director, Vaasa Facilita
+358 40 777 2785
Co-funded by the European Union

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