Off-Grid at The smarter E Europe

May 7–8, 2025 | ICM München

What does it take to secure affordable, clean energy and water for rural people in low-and medium income countries?

For sure, it is a combination of concerted political effort and technological progress.

Off-Grid at Intersolar Europe Conference

As part of the Intersolar Europe Conference 2025, speakers will shed light on experiences, innovations and future perspectives of off-grid system in four dedicated off-grid sessions.

In 2025, topics like digitalization and solar home systems will be part of the program. One additional session will focus on storage systems and sector coupling.

Renowned key note speakers from international organizations will be providing insights into electrification, off-grid systems and decentralized renewable energies.

For participants only interested in these sessions, a separate Off-Grid Conference ticket is available.

Quick Facts Off-Grid Conference

Date

May 7, 2025

Session times

9:00am–5:30pm

Event language English
Venue

ICM – International Congress Center Messe München
81823 Munich, Germany

Room 14c

Program
  • 9:00am: Off-Grid: Electric Cooking, Cooling and Water Treatment
  • 11:00am: Off-Grid: Rural Electrification Based on Solar Systems: Lessons Learned
  • 2:00pm: Off-Grid: Digitalization for Scaling Up Off-Grid Projects
  • 4:00pm: Off-Grid: When Will Off-Grid PV Follow the Affordability Trend?
Tickets

Off-Grid Workshop and access to the exhibition are included.

Details of the tickets

Redesigned Off-Grid workshop

More details will be announced soon.

Quick Facts Off-Grid workshop

Date

May 8, 2025

Session times

10:00am–2:30pm

Event language English
Venue

ICM – International Congress Center Messe München
81823 Munich, Germany

Room 14c

Session 1

Beyond intermittency: Energy storage for reliable off-grid electrification
Timing: 10:00am–11.00am

Off-grid renewable energy systems are transforming energy access worldwide, but one challenge remains-how do we ensure power is available anytime, anywhere? Join us for an inspiring session on cutting-edge energy storage solutions that are improving off-grid electrification. Discover real-world success stories where innovative storage technologies-batteries, pumped hydro, and thermal storage-are bridging the energy gap in remote communities. Learn how hybrid storage systems are delivering round-the-clock clean power, boosting resilience, and driving economic growth. Our expert panel will unveil innovations, financing strategies, and policy enablers that make scalable off-grid storage possible. Whether you're an energy professional, policymaker, or sustainability advocate, this session will equip you with actionable insights and inspiration to drive real impact.

Session 2

Powering prosperity: Productive use of renewable energy in off-grid communities
Timing: 11:00am–12:00pm

Renewable energy in off-grid communities is more than just turning on the lights-it's a catalyst for economic transformation. From solar-powered irrigation and agro-processing to refrigeration, cooling, and small-scale manufacturing, productive uses of renewable energy (PURE) are creating jobs, boosting local economies, and improving livelihoods. Join us for an insightful session where industry experts will unveil project’s current technologies, and scalable business models that are making productive energy use a reality in remote areas. Learn about innovative financing mechanisms, policy enablers, and real- world success stories that are driving sustainable energy adoption.

Session 3

Building trust with quality standards & certifications for off-grid renewable energy
Timing: 01:00pm–02:00pm

If you care about the future of off-grid renewable energy, you should attend this session, Quality and reliability are the backbone of any successful energy solution, especially in rural and remote areas where access to electricity is critical. But how can we ensure that off-grid energy products truly deliver on their promise? Join industry experts and policymakers as they uncover the evolving role of quality standards and certifications in shaping a more trustworthy, efficient, and sustainable energy market. You'll gain practical insights into: How certifications boost consumer confidence and protect investments, latest international and regional standards driving safety, durability, and performance best practices for manufacturers, developers, and regulators to enhance product credibility, real-world success stories of quality assurance transforming energy access. This session isn't just about theory-it's about actionable strategies that can help scale up electrification efforts worldwide. Expect interactive discussions, case studies from the field, and expert takeaways that will leave you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of off-grid energy standards.

Members of the managing board

(from left to right)

  • Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Peter Adelmann, Technical University of Ulm
  • Dr.-Ing. Philipp Blechinger, Head of Unit Off-Grid Systems, Reiner Lemoine Institute
  • Horst Dufner, Head of The smarter E Europe, Solar Promotion GmbH
  • Carsten Hellpap, Energy Consultant
  • Ahmad Sandid, Development Cooperation Advisor / Business Scout for Development of GIZ GmbH, on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
  • David Wedepohl, Managing Director International Affairs, German Solar Association
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