GRID SCALE ESS (Energy Storage Systems) | Webinar

GRID SCALE ESS (Energy Storage Systems). Financial Environment in the Baltics. What Are We Missing Today? Next Steps for 2024–2034

ABOUT THE EVENT:

The electricity grid in the Baltics has undergone significant changes over the past five years, marked by remarkable strides in clean energy and the development of renewables like solar (PV) and wind power. However, these advancements, while commendable, are not sufficient to secure a sustainable energy future. The next crucial step involves integrating Energy Storage Systems (ESS) into the grid. ESS is essential for maintaining grid stability, preventing blackouts post-synchronization, and achieving the goal of 100% clean electricity generation.

This webinar is an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the strategies needed to attract investment in ESS and identify the key actions required to position the Baltics as a favorable region for ESS development. By addressing the unanswered questions and challenges, this event aims to lay the groundwork for the future of energy in the Baltics.

The ENERGY FORUM side event in September.

PROGRAM

10:00–10:10 | Opening Remarks
Karolis Kiguolis, International Energy Expert and ESS Pioneer in Lithuania

10:10–10:30 | TBC
Oskaras Alšauskas, Junior Energy Analyst, IEA (INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY)

10:30–10:50 | System Management Perspectives
Donatas Matelionis, Head of the System Management Department, Litgrid

10:50–11:10 | Grid-Scale ESS Development
Karl Kull, CEO, Evecon

11:10–11:30 | Latvian TSO Insights
Gatis Junghans, Board Member, AST (Augstsprieguma Tīkls)

11:30–11:50 | Financing Challenges for Grid-Scale ESS
Darius Daubaras, Senior banker and former Chairman of Supervisory Board of Ignitis Group

11:50–12:10 | Estonian Strategy on ESS Development and Planned Steps
Tauno Hilimon, Expert on Energy Markets, Ministry of Climate of the Republic of Estonia

12:10–13:00 | Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderated by Robert Juodka, Managing Partner, Noewe Legal, and Karolis Kiguolis, Linea Ignis.
The session will include closing remarks from each speaker.

Please note, the webinar will be recorded for future reference.