How to Avoid Nasty Surprises at the End of a (Battery's) Life

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Time
09:00 am - 10:30 am
Hall
ICM München
Room
Room 5

It's like choosing a partner for life—appearances can be deceiving, and risks may only surface later. Selecting a BESS is more than just a technical decision; it requires long-term quality and risk management for manufacturers and operators. This session explores key challenges beyond initial performance. The Presentations will highlight real-world case studies on BMS limitations, insurance perspectives on risk mitigation, and the evolving role of manufacturers in ensuring safety and sustainability. Attendees will gain insights into BESS risk management, enabling them to optimize system performance and ensure regulatory alignment.

09:00 am - 09:05 amWelcome & Introduction

Patrick Zank

Senior Battery Consultant & Business Development Manager

VDE Renewables GmbH

09:05 am - 09:20 amSpeech title to be confirmed

Gunther Kellermann

Managing Director

ZVEI - German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturer Association

09:20 am - 09:35 amSpeech title to be confirmed

Speaker to be announced

09:35 am - 09:50 amFrom Cell to System

Michael Strobel

Business Director Europe

Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology Co., Ltd

09:50 am - 10:05 amBMS Limitations: Case Studies Demonstrating the Need for Battery Monitoring

Claudius Jehle

CEO

volytica diagnostics GmbH

10:05 am - 10:30 amPanel Discussion including Q&A

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Speakers
Speaker
Claudius Jehle, volytica diagnostics GmbH

CEO

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.

Speaker
Patrick Zank, VDE Renewables GmbH

Senior Battery Consultant & Business Development Manager

Germany

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

Speaker
Gunther Kellermann, ZVEI - German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturer Association

Managing Director

Germany

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.

Speaker
Michael Strobel, Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology Co., Ltd

Business Director Europe

China

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.

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