How to Avoid Nasty Surprises at the End of a (Battery's) Life

Claudius Jehle is the founder and CEO of volytica diagnostics GmbH, a company specializing in independent, data-driven battery diagnostics for e-mobility and energy storage applications. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and System Identification from the Technical University of Munich and Delft University of Technology, he has been driving advancements in battery analytics and predictive diagnostics for over a decade. Before founding volytica, he led the Energy Storage Diagnostics and Telematics research group at Fraunhofer IVI. As an active industry participant, he contributes to technical publications, industry discussions, and global conferences, providing insights into battery technology, value chains, and independent diagnostics.

Patrick Zank is an experienced project engineer and senior consultant specializing in battery and energy storage systems. He holds a degree in industrial engineering with a focus on materials science, where his research focused on the impact of new manufacturing technologies on materials testing. Since 2020, Patrick has been with VDE, where he first led technical due diligence and system consulting for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). He later advanced to the role of Senior Battery Consultant, providing in-depth expertise. Patrick is also an expert at DKE, the German standardization body, where he plays a key role in the development and enhancement of electrotechnical standards. He is a member of the Battery Passport consortium, which is shaping the guidelines for the EU Battery Regulation, aiming to balance sustainability objectives with industry feasibility. In addition to his technical roles, Patrick serves as the Business Development Manager at VDE Renewables, overseeing departments related to PV, BESS, and Grid Conformity. His work focuses on risk reduction through technical expertise, fostering trust with all stakeholders, and driving innovation in the energy sector

Dr. Florian Brahms was admitted to the German Federal Bar (Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer, BRAK) in 2011 and is a partner at BRAHMS NEBEL & KOLLEGEN in Hamburg. Dr. Brahms advises on decentralised energy concepts in the areas of electricity and heat using renewable energies, electricity storage, hydrogen and electromobility. Many years of experience and a broad network of practical experience guarantee sustainable advice in the planning, project management and implementation of sustainable energy projects. One focus is on the structuring and support of joint ventures between project developers, public utilities, property owners and municipalities. Dr. Brahms also advises on various projects in the areas of photovoltaics, biogas and wind energy. Initially, the focus of his advice was on the area of subsidies under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and the Combined Heat and Power Act (KWKG), but with increasing professional experience, he also extended to civil building law in the context of project planning and construction of energy plants. Marketing and supply contracts (PPAs, direct marketing contracts and heat supply contracts) are also regular subjects of his advice. In addition, Dr Brahms regularly publishes articles in the relevant specialist and commentary literature and holds seminars and lectures at relevant specialist events.

Gunther Kellermann has been Managing Director of the Section Batteries at the ZVEI (Electro and Digital Industry Association) since February 2024. He represents the battery industry in Germany vis-à-vis politicians and authorities. Prior to that, he was responsible for various topics in the field of environmental regulation and substance policy in the ZVEI for 4 years. Before joining the ZVEI, Mr. Kellermann worked for several years in the field of political advocacy at BASF and the VCI (Federation of the German Chemical Industry). Mr. Kellermann studied in Freiburg and graduated with a degree in economics.

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