Hybrid PV Power Plants II: Business Models, Economics & Case Studies

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Time
02:00 pm - 03:30 pm
Hall
ICM München
Room
Room 14 B

The profitability of hybrid PV power plants has improved significantly. In addition to steep cost declines in solar and storage solutions, evolving policy frameworks support a variety of business models for hybrid PV power plants to address flexibility needs. This includes merchant markets, PPAs, grid services and contracts for difference. In addition, some companies are requesting a 24/7 renewable energy supply that matches hourly supply and demand.


This session will provide:

  • Economic viability analysis of hybrid PV power plants
  • Overview of viable business models for hybrid solar projects
  • Case studies showcasing different technology combinations and market offerings
  • Update on 24/7 renewable energy matching

02:00 pm - 02:05 pmWelcome & Introduction

Dr. Harry Wirth

Director, Division Power Solutions

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

02:05 pm - 02:20 pmEconomics of Hybrid Solar and BESS in Germany

Claudia Günther

Research Lead Northwestern Europe

Aurora Energy Research

02:20 pm - 02:35 pmImpacts and Challenges of Flexible Hybrid Systems in Solar Plant Design Optimization and Yield Assessment

Eduard Foved Johe

Yield Assessment and Performance Manager

Engie

02:35 pm - 02:50 pmUnlocking Co-grid Potential: Addressing Grid Connection Scarcity Through Integrated RES + BESS

Christian Folke

Head of Technology & Innovation

Uniper

02:50 pm - 03:05 pmMatching Renewable Supply and Demand 24/7 for Datacenters

03:05 pm - 03:20 pmBattery Storage in Co-locations: Turning Negative Prices Into Revenue Opportunities

Kai Becker

Chief Development Officer

Energy2Market

03:20 pm - 03:30 pmPanel Discussion

Kai Becker

Chief Development Officer

Energy2Market

Claudia Günther

Research Lead Northwestern Europe

Aurora Energy Research

Eduard Foved Johe

Yield Assessment and Performance Manager

Engie

Christian Folke

Head of Technology & Innovation

Uniper

Speakers
Speaker
Dr. Harry Wirth, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

Director, Division Power Solutions

Germany

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.

Speaker
Kai Becker, Energy2Market

Chief Development Officer

Germany

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.

Speaker
Claudia Günther, Aurora Energy Research

Research Lead Northwestern Europe

Germany

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.

Speaker
Christian Folke, Uniper

Head of Technology & Innovation

Germany

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.

Speaker
Eduard Foved Johe, Engie

Yield Assessment and Performance Manager

Spain

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.

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