21.10.2025
3^rd BVES Investor Summit Europe 2025

Workshop 1: BATTERY BUSINESS 3.0: THE BOOM IS ACCELERATING, THE QUALITY IS THE KEY: BESS(t) practice from an international perspective. Today’s and future market opportunities. 
Moderation: Britta Wißmann, Watson Farley & Williams LLP & Gerrit Lühring, BVES e.V.

BESS in European Markets – Success Factors for Investments and Financing from a Legal Perspective
Dr. Christian Bauer, Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Saturation in sight? Update on the European Energy Storage Market
Thaddäus Kreisig, Aurora Energy Research

Unlocking the full BESS revenue stack today and in the future - Kyon's new Independent Flexibility Provider perspective
Benedikt Deuchert, Kyon Energy Solutions GmbH

Beyond Ancillaries: Strategies for a Saturated Market
Rohit Prasad, Second Foundation Germany GmbH

Built to Last: High-Quality Bankable Storage with Guarantees and Financing
Joachim Thomen, Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH

Improving Bankability and Operations: Hedging BESS Revenues and Safeguard Performance via Extended Warranty Insurance
Andreas Heger, Munich Re
Dr. Sebastian Scholz, Munich Re

DISCUSSION

Workshop 2: C&I – HOW PILOT PROJECTS AND BEST PRACTICES ENABLE INVESTMENTS
Moderation: Johannes Lohmann, European Investment Bank & Simon Steffgen, BVES e.V.

Legal Framework for BESS Investments in the Industrial Sector
Dr. Christian Ertel, Taylor Wessing Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB

Upcoming Flexibility Requirements as Booster for Industrial Scale Storage Investments in Germany
Xenia Ritzkowsky, enervis energy advisors GmbH

The WEL Energy-Hub: €3+ Billion Integrated Solar, Storage & AI Data Center – Open for Investment
Matthias Sinde, Greenmake GmbH

Large-Scale Thermal Storage Plants for Industries and their Finance Models
Dr. Susanne König, Kraftblock GmbH

Turning Industry Pilot Projects into Profitable Business Models
Kai Becker, Energy2market GmbH

C&I Energy Storage – From Implementation to Scalable Growth
Sascha Koberstaedt, encosa energy GmbH

DISCUSSION

Workshop 3: BEYOND STAND-ALONE BESS – How Co-Location, Sector Coupling and Smart Mobility Infrastructure Create Synergies and Unlock Diversified, Stable Revenues in the Flexibility Market
Moderation: Helge Barlen, Wood Mackenzie & Beatrice Schulz, BVES e.V.

High-Performance Modular Storage Solutions for the European Market
Dennis Müller, ads-tec Energy GmbH

Co-Location: The Fast Lane to Permits? Shifting Gears between Opportunities and Hurdles
Dr. Patrick Schulz, BRAHMS NEBEL Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB

Stand-Alone Was Just the Surf – Co-Location & V2G Are the Next Great Ride
Marcus Fendt, The Mobility House Energy

Offtaker's Perspective on Standalone vs. Co-Located BESS Considering Grid as Constraining Factor
Dr. Michael Miller, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG

Optimization of Hybrid Energy Assets – Unlocking the Full Value of Co-Located Flexibility
Tom Witter, suena energy

Financing and Leveraging for Battery Energy Storage Assets
Jan Richter, Commerzbank AG

DISCUSSION

Workshop 4: NEW RULES – NEW ROLES: Batteries are Changing the Energy Game: Mitigating risks and shaping returns via fixed and diversified revenues
Moderation: Christian Schindler, Watson Farley & Williams LLP & Gerrit Lühring, BVES e.V.

Regulatory Update: Where does the BESS regulation in Germany stand
Dr. Maximilian Boemke, Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Britta Wißmann, Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Beyond the Average Forecast: Why Asset-Specific Insights Define Battery Value
Carlos Perez Linkenheil, AFRY Management Consulting

Challenges During Development and M&A Processes for BESS and Co-Location
Thorsten Klöpper, Voltwise Power Holdings Ltd.

Utility-Scale Battery Operations: Shaping Tolling Agreements and New Market Standards
Dietrich Sümmermann, Uniper Energy Storage GmbH

Beyond the Limits: Turning Grid Constraints into Market Opportunities – Lessons from Real-World Practice
Steffen Schülzchen, Entrix GmbH

Global Case Studies: Reducing the Cost of Capital Through Diversified Contracting Structures 
Adam Carver, EKU Energy

DISCUSSION

Workshop 5: LOOKING FOR MONEY? MEET YOUR FINANCIER – INVESTOR, LENDER, OR BOTH?
How are Assets Originated, Portfolios Built and Companies Scaled
Moderation: Lennart Schlegel, PT1 & Vanessa Hensel, DIAS

Technical Due Diligence: Insuring your Investment Thesis
Bill Reaugh, VDE Group

Plan & Story: How to get the best Funding Sources for your Project
Joseph Engelhart, Allianz Investment Management SE

Attractiveness of the German BESS Market from an International Investor Perspective
Aurelia Marti, Alpiq AG

Diversified Energy BESS Investments with Stable Returns
Grace Kankindi, Aquila Clean Energy

Raising Capital to Scale Up - a Financial Advisor’s Perspective
Boyko Tzankov, Santander Corporate & Investment Banking

Innovating in Energy Storage: Venture Capital Perspectives
Thomas Antonioli, Terra One Climate Solutions GmbH

DISCUSSION

Workshop 6: INVESTING BEYOND LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT.
Markets and applications are evolving, bringing new value to well-tried technologies competing with emerging tech – a deep dive for investors and developers.
Moderation: Maria Leis & Beatrice Schulz, BVES e.V.

Different Applications of Energy Storage – System Benefits, Owner Value, and Multi-Use Potential
Dr. Andreas Hauer, ZAE Bayern – Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research

Technical Due Diligence as the Foundation for an Optimal Investment Decision
Ilona Dickschas, TÜV NORD EnSys GmbH & Co. KG

Thermal Storage in Gas-Fired Combined Cycles – Unlocking Performance and Flexibility
Michael Geyer, Malta Hochtemperatur Wärmepumpen Stromspeicher GmbH

Zinc-Powered Money Maker - Bankable and Future-Proof
Benjamin Henecka, Nala Energy GmbH
Christoph Gardlo, ESFORIN SE

Compressed Air Energy Storage and Hybrid Solutions for Grid Flexibility
Sigmund Brielmaier, Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

The Potential of Pumped Storage – Investment Opportunities and Portfolio Strategies
Mario Ledic, ANDRITZ HYDRO GmbH

DISCUSSION