Solar Power Plants and Storage IV: Going Hybrid - Overview of Real-World Revenue Models for Solar + Battery Projects

Dienstag, 23. Juni 2026

Zeit
11:30 - 13:00Uhr
Halle
ICM München
Raum
Raum 14 B

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Hybrid PV projects are transforming Europe's utility-scale solar sector. As battery sizes grow and grid constraints intensify, co-location and hybrid operation are becoming the key to accessing the
grid and unlocking new value streams - from merchant optimization to industrial energy supply. This session examines real-world revenue models, policy trends and grid-forming requirements,providing background on how hybrid projects truly pay off.


This session will address:

  • Business cases for co-location, overplanting and shared grid connections of hybrid solar plants
  • Grid-forming and related services with regulatory drivers shaping hybrid economics
  • Revenue-stacking strategies in merchant and contracted markets
  • Industrial optimization and storage-led value creation in practice

11:30 - 11:35UhrWelcome and Introduction

11:35 - 11:50UhrHybrid Horizons: Co-location in Europe - Trends, Policy, and Business Models

Rebecca McManus

European Renewables Lead Expert

Aurora Energy Research

11:50 - 12:05UhrHybrid Power Plants in Europe: Reshaping the growth with grid-forming requirements

Cecilie Kristiansen

Research Analyst

Wood Mackenzie

12:05 - 12:20UhrTurn grid bottlenecks into business potential: With hybridization, overplanning, and shared substations

Andreas Nitsch

Senior Solution Engineer

Opoura GmbH

12:20 - 12:35UhrStorage Beyond the Queue: Business Models That Work Under FCAs and Hybrid Operation

Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof

Central Europe Industry Lead

Gridcog

12:35 - 13:00UhrExecutive Fire Side Chat: How to manage further solar growth

Stefan Müller

COO

Enerparc AG

Referenten
Referent
Cecilie Kristiansen, Wood Mackenzie

Research Analyst

United Kingdom

Cecilie is a research analyst in Wood Mackenzie's Power and Renewables team, focusing on European, Middle Eastern and African storage markets. Before joining the storage team, she contributed to Wood Mackenzie's Middle East and Africa solar and onshore wind analysis, monitoring project development updates, asset transactions and policy updates. Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, she worked as an ESG and social impact analyst for a financial services firm. In that capacity, she focused on EU regulation and international frameworks and advised on sustainability-related investments. Cecilie holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Referent
Andreas Nitsch, Opoura GmbH

Senior Solution Engineer

Germany

With 18+ years in SCADA and cybersecurity, Andreas has played a key role in driving industry innovation, including Germany's first certified hybrid park controller. As Senior Solution Engineer, he bridges product, sales, and customers to define and deliver tailored solutions.

Referent
Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof, Gridcog

Central Europe Industry Lead

United Kingdom

Laura Hoffmann-Ostenhof is the Central Europe Industry Lead at Gridcog, where she helps customers model their clean energy projects and supports product development with her industry expertise across key European markets, including Germany. Prior to this, while based in Berlin, Laura built her expertise in strategy and transactional consulting within the cleantech sector, working with clients across solar, wind, battery storage, and digital energy ecosystems. She holds a master's degree in Energy Systems from the University of Oxford and a bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Warwick.

Referent
Stefan Müller, Enerparc AG

COO

Germany

Stefan Müller is Co-Founder and shareholder of Enerparc AG and has been a member of the Management Board since 2008, responsible for international operations. With a background in solar energy, he has gained extensive international experience across various countries, including India and Singapore. Enerparc develops, builds, and operates large-scale photovoltaic power plants worldwide. The company has installed over 5.5 GW globally and operates more than 5 GW of its own PV assets, as well as 200 MW of BESS, ranking among the top EPC companies worldwide and leading in Germany. Stefan Müller is also active in industry organizations and invests in start-ups as a business angel.

Referent
Rebecca McManus, Aurora Energy Research

European Renewables Lead Expert

Germany

Rebecca McManus leads Aurora Energy Research's European renewables analysis, specialising in power market design, policy and regulatory risk, and investment strategy for renewable technologies across Europe. She supports investors, developers and policymakers with insight on market dynamics shaping the energy transition. During her tenure at Aurora, Rebecca has led a range of influential studies covering topics such as flexibility, co-location, and renewable investment frameworks. She was instrumental in establishing Aurora's presence in Ireland, including the development of its first Ireland Power Market Forecast. Rebecca holds a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Warwick.

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