The Energy Storage Summit - London

Examining innovative financing mechanisms, including tolling agreements and variable repayment structures tailored for the volatile revenue profiles of UK battery storage assets.

• How are investor weighing up merchant exposure versus fixed revenue streams?
• What are emerging green lenders looking for, how can deals be sped up and transactional bottle necks minimised?
• Addressing the revenue stack mix, moving on from 2024, how do we expect 2025 to perform? What instruments can be introduced to create more predictable revenues?
• With BESS margins being so low in the UK, what is the current lender appetite?

Speakers:

• Maya Chavvakula - Inspiratia | Head of News - Moderator
• James Augustine Foley - Santander | Executive Director
• John-Michael Chesire - Gore Street Capital | Managing Director,
• Jean-Christophe Oberto - IDCM | Managing Director
• Gayatri Desai - CIBC | Managing Director & Head | Energy Transition & Natural Resources
• Ben Williams - Foresight | Investment Director

• Are mechanisms such as capacity market reforms, price floor guarantees, and subsidies tied to storage duration necessary?
• How are UK policy developments like REMA and zonal pricing shaping future investment opportunities?
• Will changes in zonal pricing result in further delays?
• What opportunities and challenges will zonal pricing present for UK developers and operators?

Speakers:

• Sarah Keay-Bright - Baringa | Senior Manager
• Joe Bush - Modo Energy | GB Industry Lead

• How are contract structures evolving, particularly for offtake agreements?
• How will they evolve in Europe with complex indexed?
• Are there surprising discrepancies between automated and manual trading of batteries?
• Comparison between UK and European margins, how are offtakers navigating competition?
• From a developer’s perspective, which countries re most attractive based on their market design?
• Do we expect a consolidation of optimisers in the UK over the next 12 months?

Speakers:

• Gareth Dauley - KOE Group | CEO
• Semih Oztreves - Zenobe Energy | Global Director of Infrastructure (BESS)
• Wilson Sink - Habitat Energy | Head of Contract Management
• Fergus McAllister - EDF | Head of Flexibility Products
• Chris Matthews - Matrix Renewables | Cheif Commercial Officer

Insights into overcoming the UK’s grid bottlenecks, navigating curtailment risks, and leveraging strategic locations for maximising project value.

• How can developers optimise grid connection strategies to minimise curtailment risks in the UK?
• How has co-location aided grid connectivity?
• What financial operational benefits do co-located projects offer in the UK context?
• What are the implications of grid connection reforms on project timelines and costs?
• How do you navigate grid bottlenecks in the UK versus other European markets?

Speakers:

• Jonathan Selwyn - Bluefield | Managing Director - Moderator
• Genna Boyle - Gridcog | CCO & Head of EMEA
• Henry Taylor - Krakenflex | Senior Product Manger
• Christopher Jones - Low Carbon Contracts | Head of Operational Assurance

• Spain’s BESS market is overdue, how likely will its pipeline realise over the next 12 months?
• What innovations from European markets could be applied to the UK’s battery storage sector?
• How can UK developers and investors expand into Europe while staying competitive at home?
• What are the opportunities for cross-border collaboration on battery storage projects?
• Which models will European countries seek to implement?
• What learning curves are to be expected based on more established BESS markets?

Speakers:

• Maya Chavvakula - Inspiratia | Head of News - Moderator
• Paolo Rossetti - NHOA Energy | Business Development Manager
• Cyril Gatinot - Cubico Sustainable Investments | Director of O&E Europe