Referenten der Konferenz

Dries is SolarPower Europe's Deputy CEO and is responsible for the policy work of the association. He joined SolarPower Europe from the European Climate Foundation, where he was director of the energy programme for over a decade. Previously, he worked at Apple Inc., in the EMEA public affairs department. Dries holds a master's degree in contemporary history from the Catholic University of Brussels and Leuven, Belgium, and a post-graduate degree in international relations from the Karl-Rüprecht University in Heidelberg, Germany.

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Catherine Adelmann is co-founder and former General Manager of Fosera Solarsystems GmbH & Co. KGaA, a leading manufacturer of Pico-Solar-Home-Systems for rural electrification. In addition to her entrepreneurial achievements, she is a Startup Coach at the Startup Center and PhD candidate in the research group of smart grids at the University of Applied Sciences Ulm. She serves as a member of the advisory board of the Global Renewables Congress (GRC), where she advocates for large-scale renewable energy deployment.

Wolfgang Ademmer has been Chief Marketing Officer at Alpitronic since April 2023 and is an expert in electromobility and charging technology. He oversees the strategic direction and international marketing, including the megawatt charging system HYC1000, launched in February 2025. Passionate about e-mobility, Ademmer has worked in the field since 2017, advising companies on product development and sales. His career in power electronics began in 1991, including leadership roles at Infineon and as CEO of a Swiss semiconductor company. Alpitronic, a global leader in DC fast-charging stations, was founded in 2009 in Bolzano. Initially focused on high-tech power electronics for the automotive industry, it launched its first so-called Hypercharger in 2018. The company now has 1,000 employees, locations in northern Italy, Munich, and a U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Having joined in 2014, Adele's career at Lightsource bp includes servicing as our Head of Global Business Operations, leading the business transformation and digitalisation strategy, and prior to that as Director of Asset Management. Under her guidance, we have successfully implemented several digital transformation strategies, steering Lightsource bp through a significant period of change with drive, compassion, and determination. In her current remit, Adele leads LSbp global functions including Safety, Quality, Sustainability, IT & Digital, PMO, TMO, Engineering Centre of Excellence and Innovation, Before joining us, Adele was a Senior Manager at Platina Partners, a private equity fund specialised in renewable energy investments across Europe, where she was responsible for the asset management of a portfolio of wind and solar PV assets. At Platina, Adele was also an Investment Manager with responsibilities over the development and acquisition of solar PV projects in Southern Europe. Prior to this role, Adele served as a corporate and investment bank analyst at Citi. Adele chaired the Lifecycle Quality Workstream at Solar Power Europe from 2020 to 2022 and is a member of the advisory group of the BSc Energy Management at CU London. She holds an MSc in Economics for Arts, Culture and Communications Summa Cum Laude from L. Bocconi University in Milan.

Edmar Pessoa Araujo is the Head of Software at KACO new energy GmbH - A Siemens Company, leading global teams in the development of cloud-based monitoring platforms and embedded systems. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering and system architecture, he specializes in managing secure software solutions, optimizing development processes, and driving innovation in industrial and energy sectors.

Dan-Eric Archer is CEO and co-founder of CheckWatt and also a board member of the Swedish solar association as well as board member of Power Circle (a Swedish nonprofit organization focused on building knowledge and networks to accelerate the energy transition). In his role at CheckWatt since 2017 the company has evolved to become the leading aggregator of flexibility in the Nordics, with a focus on battery energy storage. At the moment the virtual power plant of CheckWatt connects around 15,000 assets consisting of batteries, solar PV, wind power and thermal loads of all different sizes. The aggregated flexibility is delivered to the Nordic TSOs, those DSOs that have implemented local flexibility markets and/or flexible connection agreements as well as in bilateral trade with balance responsible parties and electricity retailers.

Antonio Arruebo works as a Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe. He delivers high-quality market reports, briefs, and other products through the provision of data, research, and insights on the solar PV and battery storage markets, energy policy, and technological trends.

Janosch Balke is Product Manager for Energy Services at Viessmann Climate Solutions. With a Master's degree in Energy and Process Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin, he brings expertise in energy economics, and knowledge about electrical flexibility of residential assets to his role. Janosch Balke has been involved in the launch of financial optimization for Viessmann devices based on electricity tariffs as well as the ViShare Flexmodus, a product designed to help heat pumps contribute to power grid stabilization. His current focus is on product management, specifically ensuring end-to-end value delivery of optimization services to consumers within the German and European market.

A senior executive with over 25 years of sales and management experience in the leading edge semiconductor and automotive industry. His former roles include country manager positions and global account manager functions with multinational companies. Juergen is responsible for partnerships, business and market development with a focus on customer engagement and developing suitable sales strategies. Juergen holds a Master in Engineering and an MBA degree with a focus on IOT and design thinking and is fluent in German and English.

Kai Becker is Chief Development Officer at Energy2Market since 2020. With his deep expertise in the renewable energy market, his focus is on supporting operators of decentralized flexibilities - such as batteries or co-location - to realize the maximum value of their assets through multi-market optimization. Previously, Kai worked in product development and origination at E.ON and Trianel, with a focus on renewables.

Dr. Hamed Beheshti, CEO and Co-founder of Boreal Light GmbH in Berlin, is a visionary leader dedicated to transforming water access in remote regions. He has developed a pioneering solar desalination system, providing affordable and safe solutions for communities worldwide. Through Boreal Light GmbH and initiatives like WaterKiosk Ltd, Dr. Beheshti ensures access to life-changing water technologies in East Africa and Latin America. Additionally, he founded the OffGrid Water Alliance, representing the sector internationally and advocating for sustainable development. With his expertise, Dr. Beheshti inspires audiences globally, driving conversations on the importance of addressing water scarcity in underserved areas for a brighter future.

Josefin Berg, associate director in the Clean Energy Technology group at S&P Global Commodity Insights, analyzes the trends and strategies in the downstream photovoltaic (PV) market. Her focus areas include PV demand and forecasts, company strategies (developers and engineering, procurement and construction providers), mergers and acquisitions, costs and the integration of PV in the power generation mix. She has been following the ever-changing PV market since 2010, starting with Europe and now leading a team of analysts around the world. Berg authors reports on PV markets and trends, and she regularly speaks at industry events. She holds a Master of Science in environmental engineering from Uppsala University, Sweden. She speaks English, French, Spanish and Swedish and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. Djaber Berrian received his Ph.D. in photovoltaic engineering from the University of Freiburg, Germany, in 2020. Previously, he worked as a research and development engineer specializing in thin-film silicon solar cells at the CDER research center in Algeria. In 2017, he joined ISC Konstanz in Germany as a Ph.D. student, focusing on various research projects related to energy yield prediction for fixed-tilt and tracking bifacial PV systems. Additionally, he served as the R&D solar module manager for lightweight flexible PV modules at OPES Solar Mobility. Throughout his career, he has engaged in numerous scientific activities within the renewable energy sector. Currently, he is an Expert and Deputy of Innovation & System Design at BELECTRIC GmbH.

Dr. Benoît Bidaine is Strategic Program Officer of CE+T Group. He holds a physics engineering degree (2006) and a PhD (2012) from the University of Liège, Belgium. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of technology development and R&D leadership, contributing to advancements in simulation-driven design, composite materials, and satellite navigation systems. He later transitioned to the energy sector, where he has been instrumental in managing R&D teams and driving innovation in power conversion and energy storage solutions. As part of CE+T Group, he focuses on coordinating development in modular and scalable power conversion platforms, enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and integration in modern energy systems.

Philipp is an international expert in island energy supply and rural electrification. He conducted a PhD in engineering about 'Barriers to implementing renewable energies on Caribbean islands' at the TU Berlin. In 2011, he joined the Reiner Lemoine Institut and he started to develop the Off-Grid Systems Research Unit, which he is currently heading. Within the Unit, he develops and manages projects and strategic processes. In 2019 Philipp was appointed Visiting Scholar in the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory (RAEL) of the University of California, Berkeley as part of the C-BEAR+ project and he is a selected member of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) at the Berlin Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Since 2020 he is also leading the RLS-Graduate School on Energy System Transition with currently 6 PhD students.

Dr. Laurie Burnham is a principal member of the technical staff and a photovoltaics researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, where she leads multiple multi-institutional and multi-year efforts to improve the long-term performance and reliability of our nation's solar sector. Her current projects include research on the short- and long-term impacts of wildfires, extreme weather events and electrical-system failures on PV power plants. In addition, she oversees the US DOE Regional Test Centers for Emerging Solar Technologies, which support cross-climate studies of new components and systems; chairs the Photovoltaic Collaborative to Advance Multi-climate Performance and Energy Research (PV CAMPER), a 12-member global organization; leads an International Energy Agency subtask on extreme weather and photovoltaics; and chairs Sandia's newly formed Solar Industry Advisory Board.

Alejandro Cardona Vélez is currently working as Corporate Engineering Director at Soltec. He is responsible for the global product strategy and designing process for utility scale solar plants. Prior to this, Alejandro served as an Advisor to the Viceministry of Energy and Coordinator of the Energy Sector Management Group at the Colombian Ministry of Mines and Energy. And worked before that as a Leader of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at NYU University as part of the project Invest NYC SDG in collaboration with the New York Mayor's Office of Sustainability, ConEdison and other organizations.

Luis Castillo is a seasoned expert in renewable energy. With a strong background in power generation and solar technologies, Luis has transitioned his career from research in the early stage to industry, gaining extensive experience with EPCs and manufacturers along the way. Currently serving as the Sales & Solutions Director for Sigenergy in the UK and Ireland, Luis is leading the charge in developing and implementing the next generation of distributed energy technology.

Jenny Chase is an analyst with BloombergNEF's global Solar Insight Service. She joined BNEF mid-2005 and launched the Solar Insight Service in early 2006, and ran the team from Bloomberg's Zurich office until late 2022. She then stepped down from management and continues to write about and analyze the solar industry as part of the team. Jenny is the author of a book, Solar Power Finance Without the Jargon, published by World Scientific Publishing with a second edition new in 2024. She holds a BA in Physical Sciences and an MSci in Physics from the University of Cambridge, England, and breeds West of England geese. She is on Twitter as @solar_chase and Mastodon as @solar_chase@mastodon.green.

Ignacio Cobo is a Senior Principal in AFRY Management Consulting, where he has been supporting clients for the last 10 years. Ignacio currently heads the flexibility area within continental Europe, including modelling practices, products and market design related topics. Furthermore, Ignacio leads the consulting activities within the Iberian and Brazilian markets. Outside AFRY, Ignacio has working experience in utilities, investment funds and TSOs. Ignacio holds an Executive MBA by the IESE University and a MSc. on electrical Power Engineering by the Universidad Pontificia Comillas, ICAI.

Liam Coman is a solar research analyst within the Clean Energy Technology research team at S&P Global. He researches the global PV inverter market within the solar supply chain. He works with suppliers to analyse trends, produce market forecasts and assess the competitive landscape of the solar inverter industry. Prior to joining S&P Global, Mr. Coman worked for an engineering consultancy specialising in environmental regulation and policy compliance. He holds an M.Eng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Trinity College Dublin.

Chloé Coral is a Project Engineer at Azimut 360, specializing in photovoltaic installations for self-consumption and rural electrification. She leads the development and implementation of solar energy solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, working closely with international agencies such as UNDP, GIZ, and AFD. Currently, she is overseeing a project in Mozambique aimed at optimizing mini-grid operations through a digital tool that enhances data acquisition, system design, and performance monitoring. This initiative integrates existing mini-grids into the platform, improving efficiency and long-term sustainability. With a background in energy engineering, Chloé has extensive experience in smart grids, distributed generation, and innovation projects funded by the European Commission. She holds a double master's degree in Energy Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, as well as a bachelor's degree from Politecnico di Milano.

Julien Cossé is Chief Strategy Officer of Nord Pool, part of the Euronext Group. Nord Pool is the leading power market operator in Europe, offering trading, clearing, settlement and associated services in both day-ahead and intraday markets across Europe. Julien's department oversees corporate strategy and M&A, product and services management, and business development across all markets and geographies where Nord Pool operates. Mr Cossé has 20 years of experience in the energy sector and has held several positions (Powernext, AFRY management consulting, Capgemini Invent). His areas of expertise are European market design and regulation (power and gas), business development, M&A and growth strategy. Julien holds two master degrees, one in engineering (Ecole Nationale d'Arts et Métiers, Paris) one in business (HEC Paris). Based in Oslo, Julien is also a Foreign Trade Foreign Advisor to the French Embassy in Norway.

Anna Darmani is a principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, where she heads the research and analyses on Europe, Middle East and Africa storage markets. She has over ten years of experience in the energy industry, developing innovation and technology roadmaps and conducting EU research and advisory projects. Anna was one of the European Battery Alliance founding members and has worked with different industrial players to make Europe a global leader in the booming battery industry.

Xavier Daval holds a Master's Degree in Electronics, Electrotechnics, and Automatism from the University of Lyon. As the Founder of KiloWattsol, he established France's first Solar Technical Advisory firm in 2007, specializing in all technical aspects of the solar value chain from manufacturing to development and finance of PV projects. Prior to this, Xavier served as Director for a NY Stock Listed Company, overseeing EMEA for the supply of tools for the electronic industry. Xavier Daval is not only a seasoned professional but also actively contributes to academia. He serves as an Associate Teacher at Lyon-1 University and ENTPE Engineering School, sharing his wealth of knowledge in electronic engineering. Furthermore, he is a Guest Lecturer for Entrepreneurship at EM-Lyon, one of Europe's top 10 business schools. His commitment to advancing the global solar industry is underscored by a proven track record of leadership and innovation. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Xavier holds influential positions in the renewable energy sector. He is recognized as one of the leading voices of Solar in France, regularly delivering keynote speeches that shape industry perspectives. Frequently quoted by the press, Xavier provides insightful commentary on solar technology, industry trends, and policy developments.

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Simon De Clercq is Senior Associate at Aurora Energy Research. He leads the Belgian and Dutch research team and manages Aurora's products on the Dutch and Belgian power and flexibility markets. Prior to joining Aurora, Simon was based in Mozambique where he advised the Mozambican government on the mobilization of climate finance. Before that, he worked as a strategy and policy consultant on renewable energy in Brussels.

Bachirou Djibo Boubé is a PhD candidate researching on solar-based green hydrogen production and supply chains optimization for ammonia production in sub-Saharan Africa. He contributes to the green hydrogen lab at Abdou Moumouni University, carrying experimentation and student training. He possesses expertise in off-grid systems, electrification planning using GIS, and remote monitoring system installation, gained through roles at Bacorex. As a climate change advocate, He co-founded the Climate and Sustainable Development Action Clubs (CSDAC), where he has contributed to the implementation of several projects in rural communities.

José Donoso is an economist and has been linked to the renewable energy sector for more than 30 years. Currently he is CEO of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), an association that brings together more than 800 companies of the sector in Spain. He is also President of the Spanish Photovoltaic R&D Platform (Fotoplat) and member of the Advisory Council of the Electricity Market Organization (OMEL). Internationally, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Solar Council (GSC), the global photovoltaic energy association; representative of national and European associations on the SolarPower Europe Board (SPE) and member of Task 1 of the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Lonneke Driessen-Mutters is Operational Director of the Open Charge Alliance (OCA). OCA is a global consortium of public and private electric vehicle infrastructure leaders that have come together to promote open standards through the adoption of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). She is also Director Standardization and Test Lab at ElaadNL, the Dutch Knowledge and Innovation Centre in the field of smart and secure charging infrastructure. Within ElaadNL she is responsible for the EV Charging testing facilities, open standards development and Public Key Infrastructure solutions. Mrs. Driessen has a longstanding career in the Utility Industry and has operated in key strategic developments, such as market liberalization, smart metering and smart grids before entering the EV charging domain nine years ago. She has a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Delft University of Technology.

Dr. Daniel Duckwitz is responsible for Stability Applications in the large scale portfolio of SMA Solar Technology AG. His work includes optimizing products based on the stability needs of power systems - with a focus on Large Scale Stability BESS with Inertia Services and grid-forming technology. He has a strong background in mechatronic and electrical engineering, with extensive research experience in power system stability and operation.

Sonia Dunlop is CEO of the Global Solar Council, the world solar PV trade association, which represents the whole value chain and every region and market segment in the world. She previously worked for Solar Power Europe, Solar Energy UK and the RE-Source Platform. For five years she was part of the Senior Management Team of global climate politics think tank Third Generation Environmentalism (E3G) and worked for the COP26 Glasgow organising team in the UK government. She also spent five years in the European Parliament in Brussels working on renewables. She has expertise in solar PV, development finance, renewables policy, digitalisation of energy, Multilateral Development Banks climate finance and corporate Power Purchase Agreements. Sonia speaks fluent English, French and Italian as well as basic Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese, has two children and is based in London.

Dr. Eerenstein holds a PhD in Materials Science. Between 2003-2006 she worked as a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge (UK), working on combined electrical and magnetic data storage devices. This work was published in Nature, Science and Nature Materials. She was program Coordinator Solar Applications at the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (2006-2016), where she worked on new applications of solar panels such as building integration. She is now owner of Renergize Consultancy and general manager of EasyFix Solar, a company focussing on innovative mounting structures for solar panels. Renergize Consultancy offers advice and services to companies working on renewable energy innovations. Renergize Consultancy is overall project coordinator of the Dutch project Sunbiose, a large national project on Agri-PV systems.

Katharina Eickelberg is the Senior Vice President Global Communication & Sustainability at SMA Solar Technology AG, a leading global specialist in photovoltaic system technology. She is responsible for Communication, Brand, Public Affairs and Sustainability. Additionally, Katharina is a director on the board of Solar Power Europe. Before joining SMA, Katharina held different positions in the energy sector, most recently as Head of Business Communication at Swedish utility Vattenfall and member of the supervisory board of GASAG AG. Besides driving communication and sustainability at SMA, she concentrates on topics such as Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion. Katharina lives in Hannover with her two sons.

Tristan brings almost 20 years of solar and electrical industry experience to Kiwa PVEL. As VP of Sales and Marketing, he oversees Kiwa PVEL's commercial activities and collaborates with PV module buyers, investors, research institutions and manufacturers to develop innovative performance and reliability test programs for product qualification. Tristan previously served as Product and Quality Manager for Silfab Solar, where he oversaw Silfab's extended reliability testing and was responsible for new product development and new material qualification. He has also directed equipment procurement and technical site operations for solar project developers and Independent Power Producers at a range of projects across North America, South America and Asia.

Prof. Dr. Peter Fath is a worldwide known renewable energy visionary. Starting from the early days of renewable and solar industry, he took the lead on the green energy transition with groundbreaking establishments, semi-conductor developments and integrated solar manufacturing facilities from polysilicon production to the end product - solar modules. Currently, he is the CEO of RCT Solutions GmbH - which works closely with investors, governments, and factories globally to establish solar manufacturing facilities by providing extensive owner's engineering services. He is also the Chairman of the Solar Equipment Machine Maker Group at the German Engineering Federation - VDMA (Verbandes Deutsche Maschinenbau Anlagen). Dr. Fath has held senior positions with multiple leading equipment managers, including Rena GmbH and centrotherm, and actively holds lectures on the topic of manufacturing technology in the photovoltaic industry at leading institutes including the University of Stuttgart and University of Applied Science, Ravensburg. He is also founder and director of solar research center ISC Konstanz, executive board member of European Solar Manufacturing Council - ESMC, one of the founding signatories of the The European Solar PV Industry Alliance. As a pioneer in the sector, he and his team shaped the solar industry, executing vertical and horizontal solar manufacturing facilities around the globe and helping the world to reach zero emissions targets. Dr Peter Fath has more than 200 publications, 15 patents, is board member of the world's most well-known associations such as the German Machine Maker Association, ISC International Solar Research Institute, and the European Solar Manufacturing Council. He is one oft he founding members of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance commissioned by European Union. Dr Peter Fath holds a PhD in Semiconductor Physics from the University of Konstanz. He studied Chemistry and Physics at the University of Heidelberg, Konstanz, IMEC in Leuven, and the IMT in Neuchatel. He speaks 3 languages, German, English and French. Since 2012, he is a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten.

Ana Felicio leads the Planning & Project Execution Office for Renewables Generation Asset, overseeing strategic programs that drive innovation and growth. With deep expertise in technology, the renewables sector, and project management in global environments, she plays a key role identifying value opportunities. Her leadership ensures the successful execution of initiatives that advance renewable energy development and sustainability.

With over two decades of experience as an analyst, researcher, and energy trader, Jon Ferris has honed his expertise in markets, policy, technology and their complex interactions. At EIC, Jon managed a €1bn wholesale trading book for over 100 commercial and industrial companies, collaborated with retailers to create flexible tariffs and propositions for smaller consumers, and oversaw the delivery of market intelligence, procurement, and bill validation. He represented the TPI sector as an early member of Power Responsive. At the tech start-up Electron, Jon focused on local energy markets and demand response optimization in innovation projects from Orkney to South Korea. Over the past four years, Jon has been instrumental in developing LCP Delta's Flexibility and Storage research and data platforms where his reports and analyses have significantly influenced GB and European energy policy.

Robert began his automotive career after earning a degree in electrical engineering. He spent 15 years at Honda in Ohio, spearheading advanced product engineering initiatives and leading the North American implementation of Honda's hybrid powertrains. During this time, he also served as a key program leader for the Acura TLX and NSX, and headed the Infotainment engineering team. Since joining SBD in 2017, Robert has been integral to the Connected Car and EV practices, managing large-scale projects for OEMs and Tier 1s. Now serving as Domain Principal for Electrification, he provides global subject matter expertise to diverse projects, supporting clients' journeys in the electric revolution.

Johannes Flemming started his career in 2018 in technology consulting at P3, specialising in batteries and e-drives. For the first two years, he worked on development and industrialisation projects in the automotive industry before shifting his focus to stationary energy storage. His expertise includes development, technology analysis, market analysis and strategy consulting for residential, commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems (BESS). Today, Johannes leads the battery storage and power electronics team at P3 and drives innovation and strategic progress in this area.

Christian Folke is a seasoned professional in the renewable energy sector, currently serving as the Head of Technology & Innovation at Uniper Renewables GmbH since May 2023. With a robust background in project management and innovation, Christian has been instrumental in advancing large-scale battery storage, e-mobility, airborne wind energy, and smart grids. Prior to his current role, he was a Project Engineer at Uniper Energy Storage GmbH for over seven years, where he focused on renewable integration and energy storage solutions. Christian also held positions at E.ON, including Portfolio Manager at the Innovation Center Energy Storage and Technical CCS Coordinator. His extensive experience in the energy industry is complemented by his academic background and certifications in project management and leadership. Based in the Cologne/Bonn region, Christian is dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions and fostering innovation in the renewables sector.

Eduard Foved Johe is a Yield Assessment and Performance Manager at ENGIE. In his role, he supports ENGIE's teams globally in developing renewable projects, focusing on design optimization, yield assessment, and performance analysis of operational assets. With multiple years of experience in the solar industry, his expertise spans from solar cell and module technologies to optimization and yield modelling of solar and hybrid projects. He began his career at ENGIE in the residential solar market and later transitioned to renewable and hybrid utility-scale projects.

Dr. Simone Fungipane is Founder & Chairman of iGreen System Srl. In his professional growth, he has held different roles, ranging from commercial management to process business consulting, with the opportunity to get to know different contexts and sectors in depth. Strengthened by the multidisciplinary skills acquired over time and thanks to previous experience in the field, in January 2023 he founded iGreen System with the challenging goal of designing and building highly innovative and high-performance Advanced Agrivoltaic Systems, concretely bringing the agricultural and photovoltaic sectors closer together. Driven by a great passion, he plans business growth strategies, builds and consolidates partnerships and relationships in the area, developing and strengthening the presence on the market.

Stefan Goede is a Co-Founder and the CTO of Munich Electrification, a supplier of battery management systems, software and components. His present role is focussed on research and development in the field of electric vehicle batteries and stationary batteries. Before founding Munich Electrification, Stefan worked in the automotive industry. Previous career steps include BMS software development at Tesla Motors, BMW AG and Daimler AG. He holds a Master of Arts in Business Development as well as a diploma in information technology from the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Stuttgart.

Veit Goehringer is the advisor and thematic focal lead for electrification at Energising Development (EnDev), a global multi-donor program. Previously, he served as an advisor for rural electrification with mini-grids for GIZ in Uganda. Before his tenure in Uganda, he was a senior lecturer in automotive engineering in Botswana. Veit Goehringer holds a PhD in mechanical engineering, specializing in energy systems and automotive engineering.

Vincent Grumetz graduated from a mechanical engineering university and an international business school, enabling him to be a sales expert in technical industries. In 2006, he started working for Airmat Technology as an Export Sales Manager. In 2011 he joined Pronal (in rubber products industry) where he became the International Sales Director. Looking for new challenges, more in line with his spirit and convictions, in 2020, he joined Ciel & Terre as EMEA Managing Director to follow the follow and accelerate the growth of floating solar markets in Europe.

Ulrike Gunnemann is a passionate advocate of sustainable energies. In her role as Head of Global Hybrid at BayWa r.e., she is dedicated to the development of complex renewable energy projects combining different electricity generators and storage technologies. Before joining BayWa r.e. in April 2022, Ulrike worked as manager and expert for an international engineering consultancy company. Being worldwide active in numerous hybrid and storage projects as well as energy system studies, Ulrike advised governments, investors and project developers in the development of green energy solutions. Ulrike combines engineering, financial and AI expertise with excellent track record in setting up new business fields, strategy and M&A.

Claudia Günther leads the Research teams for Northwestern Europe at Aurora. In this position, she is responsible for the power market outlook for these markets, alongside strategic studies on the energy transition, covering topics evolving around electricity market design, decarbonization of the power sector, renewable energy and energy storage. She has an extensive track record of acting as an advisor on project and studies for developers, investors, utilities, grid operators and policy makers on the national and EU level.

Since 2022 Dr. Ingrid Hädrich is leading the group "Degradation Analysis and Modelling" within the department for "Material Characterization and Reliability" at Fraunhofer ISE. She received her PHD degree from the Australia National University in 2019 on the topic of yield modeling of PV modules. From 2010 to 2015, Ms. Hädrich already led a team for the development of novel module concepts and module efficiency at Fraunhofer ISE. With her current group, Ms. Hädrich is working on the analysis of aging effects in module materials, the testing of PV modules according to IEC standards and the further development of test methods for novel module structures and module applications.

Franz has a background in Mathematics and is Energy Data Scientist at ECO STOR based in Munich, Germany. As part of the ECO STOR Team, he developed software to control large scale storage systems and commissioned numerous storage projects. Passionate about accelerating the energy transition, he specializes in assessing how storage can optimize the integration of renewable power into the grid.

Anna Heimsath heads the department "Analysis Modules and PV Power Plants" at Fraunhofer ISE. In the department, more than 70 scientists, technicians and students conduct research on pv power plants and integrated pv, with a focus on agrivoltaics, floating pv and quality assurance. Anna Heimsath has been researching development of solar technologies for more than 18 years. She studied production engineering at the University of Bremen and later earned her doctorate in physics.

Holger Hesse is Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Kempten. He holds a PhD in physics and he gained expert knowledge in the fields of battery storage and energy markets through various stages in industry and academia. He was postdoctoral researcher at Technical University of Munich and consultant for BMW, e.on and other well renowned industrial players. His research team has a particular focus on battery storage modelling including techno-economic analyses, energy dispatch optimization and machine learning derived control of systems.

Alexander has been leading sonnen's device development team in the position of Vice President Device Development since 2024. Between 2019 and 2014, he was responsible for sonnen's commercial and industrial storage development activities in the position of Vice President C&I. Prior to joining sonnen, Alexander was involved in setting up the stationary energy storage business unit at VARTA as Technical Director. He holds a diploma and a doctorate in physics.

Julie Horn is a Senior Strategy and Business Development at Virya Energy, specializing in renewable energy growth strategies. With deep expertise in solar, energy storage, EV charging, and smart energy management, she has led strategic initiatives, business development, and innovative product roadmaps. Julie holds dual master's degrees from Solvay Business School and has served as an expert evaluator for the European Commission.

Ulrike Jahn is a graduate physicist and works as a scientific group leader in the Photovoltaic Systems and Integration department at the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP in Halle, Germany. Her work focusses on the diagnosis and reliability of PV systems. She is project manager of an international expert group, Task 13 of the PVPS programme of the International Energy Agency (IEA), which deals with technical and economic aspects of the reliability and performance of PV systems. She has been coordinating this network of currently 185 international experts in 25 countries since 2010.

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.

Manuel Jimenez Castro is a multidisciplinary professional with extensive international experience in renewable energies, specializing in photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and green hydrogen solutions. Currently serving as a Global Application Engineer at Siemens AG, Manuel excels in product and solution definition, market research, design, review, verification, and validation according to relevant standards. Manuel holds a Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Universidad de Sevilla and has worked with leading companies such as Siemens Gamesa and Power Electronics. His contributions to the field include developing application notes, analyzing PV plants, and providing technical support for clients. Manuel is also an active participant in international summits like Intersolar and SPI, where he shares his knowledge and insights on the latest trends and innovations in the solar industry. Additionally, Manuel is a voting member of the UL1741 Committee, contributing to the development and maintenance of standards for inverters, converters, controllers, and interconnection system equipment used in distributed energy resources.

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.

Sarah is a project manager at the Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC), a leading accelerator and knowledge centre for offshore renewable energy innovations. She focusses on hybrid offshore energy parks that integrate different renewable energy sources like offshore wind, wave, and offshore solar. Her work covers technical, policy and sustainability aspects, along with stakeholder engagement.

Jan Knievel is Head of Origination at Sunnic Lighthouse, the trading company for Enerparc AG. After some years in business and energy consulting, he gained experience in trading of renewable Energy at juwi and Centrica Energy Trading. Sunnic lighthouse successfully concluded over 2.000 GW PPAs in Germany and Spain.

Mark Kragh is the founder and CTO of Off-Grid Europe GmbH. He is an expert in renewable energy systems with long-term experience in systems engineering and design, leadership as well as data analytics. Since 2020, OGE is part of the project ASER300 that set the target to electrify at least 300 villages in Senegal. In the course of realizing the project, OGE set up the senegalese subsidiary Off-Grid Africa in order to establish itself long-term in the west-african market. Innovation and constant optimization of technology are an integral part of the company. Apart from Off-Grid Systems, Mark has developed a unique solar boat (SunSailor) as well as a containerised solution to produce solar oxygen (SolarO2). He currently focuses on the development of a BESS (Battery energy storage system) for commercial and industrial users as well as on a solar cooling solution for the agricultural sector.

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.

Thomas Kündiger is co-founder and Chief Technology Manager of BOS AG, responsible for product roadmap, system design and research projects. As an expert in product development and off-grid power supply, his passion is to develop environmentally friendly state-of-the-art energy solutions, with a deep understanding of B2B and end-user needs, especially in rural areas. He combines practical skills in mechanical engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Energy Systems and a Master's degree in Systems Engineering & Management.

Sebastian Lahmann is Head of Team Implementing within the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure. The National Centre for Charging Infrastructure, operating under the roof of the federally owned NOW GmbH, coordinates and manages activities to expand the charging infrastructure for battery electric vehicles in Germany on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV). Mr. Lahmann is involved in the technical foundations of funding programs initiated by the BMDV and the tendering of the 'Deutschlandnetz' (Germany-wide electric high-power-charging network) as well as the tender for public truck charging along highways ('LKW-Schnellladenetz'). He, along with his team, evaluates and defines the technical requirements for the overall charging infrastructure system and oversees the regulatory framework. The scope of application ranges from the energy supply network to the charging equipment and extends to the vehicle itself. The focus is on charging infrastructure for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

Alice Lefort is an Agri-PV Product Manager at BayWa r.e. Global, supporting the development of the Agri-PV market segment across Europe. She holds a master's degree in Agroecology and Agricultural Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse. Alice began her career at BayWa r.e. France in 2019 as an Agricultural Engineer, working to integrate renewable energy solutions into farming communities and support agri-environmental measures. In 2022, she took on responsibility for Agri-PV development at Ib Vogt France, leading solar energy strategies on agricultural land and fostering EU-wide collaboration in the agrivoltaics sector. In 2023, she rejoined BayWa r.e. With her background, Alice is deeply engaged in promoting synergies between solar energy and agriculture, leveraging Agri-PV as a catalyst for agricultural and energy transition. She co-authored the paper "How Agri-PV Can Boost the Transition to Regenerative Agriculture in Europe" in collaboration with BCG.

Jasper Lemmens is a senior consultant and DNV's global practice lead floating solar. He has master's degrees in Applied Physics and Business Administration. In 2017 Jasper started working with floating solar when the floating solar market was about to emerge and initiated the development of services and standardisation which lead to DNV's Recommended Practice on floating solar in 2021. During these years Jasper has developed to an expert and on a continuous basis he pushes the boundaries of the floating solar industry.

Miguel Lopes is global Sr. Asset Leader for BTM Solar and batteries in McKinsey. He has counseled utilities, pure solar behind-the-meter players, IPPs, distributors and private capital in the space across the world. He has supported clients develop their go-to-market strategies, building businesses from scratch or Hyperscaling and implementing operational excellence in established players. He is responsible for McKinsey's BTM solar and batteries forecasts, as well for several operational excellence assets.

Co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) at the Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association (ABSOLAR - Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica), the national association representing companies and professionals from all segments of the solar PV value chain with operations in Brazil. Co-founder and member of the board of directors at the Global Solar Council (GSC), the global entity unifying and representing the solar power sector at the international level. Has a Ph.D. with honours in Engineering and Materials Technology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), with international collaboration at the Fraunhofer Institut für Solare Energiesysteme (Fraunhofer ISE, Germany), M.Sc. with honours in Renewable Energy from the EUREC Master Program, with international collaboration at the ETH Zürich (Switzerland), and B.Sc. with honours in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo (Brazil).

Manfred Maier is the Team Lead Digital & Customer Experience and Interim Head of B2C at IONITY. He oversees IONITY's digital strategy, touchpoints, and all customer experience activities. In his role, he set up various feedback channels for customers to participate in designing the future charging experience. Before joining IONITY, Manfred worked in consulting, gaining experience with international clients across various industries in the field of experience management.

Evelyn Maier is a Product Manager at sonnen GmbH, a leading company in intelligent battery energy storage solutions and renewable energy. She is responsible for the commercial and industrial battery energy storage systems at sonnen. With a degree in Energy Engineering, she has extensive expertise in the energy industry. Previously, she worked at RWE, one of Germany's largest utilities, in various roles across business development, R&D, and asset management for RWE's renewables division.

Sjors Martens is the CCO of Eco-Movement, the world's principal platform for EV charging station data providing location, tariff, and hardware data to industry leaders such as Charge Point Operators, Automotive and Hardware OEMs, and Map & Navigation providers. He is responsible for the collaboration with both the sources and the users of the platform's services. He formerly worked with Accenture Strategy and served as the CCO of two 400+ FTE scale-ups, developing deep expertise in the EV charging industry as well as the energy transition more broadly.

Matthias Masschelin is responsible for Product, Trading, and Regulatory at Bnewable where he leads the product development of Voltana, Bnewable's platform for battery steering, designs business models harmonizing local value creation with market opportunities and leads the optimization team. With 16 years of experience in the electricity sector at Elia, Restore, and Centrica, he has worked across product development, grid operations and managing balance at the national control center. His expertise spans energy markets, market models, and the valorization of flexibility across different market mechanisms.

Eng. Giosuè Maugeri is a photovoltaic researcher at RSE S.p.A., where he has been working since 2011. He leads the RSE PV Test Lab, coordinating research activities focused on PV reliability and performance efficiency, with a particular emphasis on developing tools for remote fault detection and diagnosis in utility-scale PV systems. His expertise extends to emerging PV applications such as agrivoltaics, floating PV, and solar tracking systems. As Deputy Task Manager of the International Energy Agency's PVPS Task 13 on PV Performance and Reliability, he represents Italy in international research efforts aimed at improving PV system performance and durability. His work contributes to advancing innovative solutions that enhance the sustainability and efficiency of solar energy technologies.

Rebecca manages Aurora's renewables analysis for the European Power Markets team, specialising in research to advise on policy and regulatory risks, financing, and investment strategies for renewable technologies across various European markets. During her tenure at Aurora, she has led multiple influential studies and insight reports into a broad range of energy topics, spanning policy, market design and energy finance. Rebecca was instrumental in driving Aurora's expansion into Ireland, developing our first Ireland Power Market Forecast. Rebecca holds a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Warwick.

Stefan Meitinger is Policy Officer at the Brussels office of the German Farmers Association (DBV). In the DBV Brussels office he is responsible for the Renewable Energies, Common Agricultural Policy and all animal husbandry topics. These topics are are very linked in case of Agrivoltaics. With Copa-Cogeca - the european farmers and agri-cooperatives organisation he worked out with other members a paper on initial reflections on photovoltaic systems in agriculture and forestry.

Leonardo Micheli is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). He earned his PhD in Renewable Energy from the University of Exeter (UK). Over the years, he has investigated various topics related to photovoltaic (PV), addressing both foundational knowledge and practical challenges faced by industry. His research areas include PV and floating PV systems analysis and modeling, with a strong focus on soiling and PV loss minimization. He has received national and European research grants and has been listed among the top 2% of researchers worldwide in Stanford University's global database since 2022.

Minja Mihajlovic is an Energy Solutions Analyst and Project Manager at DMEC (Dutch Marine Energy Centre). As part of DMEC's technical team she works on modelling multi-source offshore renewable energy systems as well as the integration of nature-positive offshore solutions. As a part of her Master thesis, she studied offshore energy storage technologies and their integration in offshore wind farms. Currently, she is managing a research project on the potential reoxygenation of the North Sea, using oxygen that is a byproduct of offshore hydrogen production. With a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Minja combines technical expertise with a multidisciplinary approach to drive advancements in offshore renewable energy systems.

Deepak Mohapatra works as the Senior Officer - Business & Market Development at the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), a leading global business association representing the decentralised renewable energy (DRE) sector for provision of energy access in developing and emerging countries. He works closely together with more than 200 ARE Members, as well as international and local partners to improve market conditions, facilitate capacity building, and establish favourable environment enabling business for private sector companies in DRE space across the globe. Previously Deepak worked at a German NGO called 'Lernen - Helfen - Leben e.V. as a Project Coordinator. He holds MSc. in Renewable Energy Management from Technical University of Cologne (TH Köln), Germany and B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), India.

Molly Morgan is a Senior Research Analyst of the solar PV sector at CRU. Her areas of focus include tracking and forecasting evolution in solar module efficiency and architecture. She also undertakes analysis of solar manufacturing capacity, production, and financial data which - alongside end demand through installations forecasting - forms the basis of CRU's coverage of the solar market.

David Moser (PhD in Physics). He is the Managing Director of Becquerel Institute Italia where among many other activities he is developing generative AI-based proof of concept solutions for the photovoltaic sector. He was responsible for the "Photovoltaic Energy Systems" research group at the Institute for Renewable Energy, EURAC, Bolzano, Italy, from 2012 to 2025. During his tenure, he coordinated EU H2020 projects including Solar Bankability on the economic impact of technical risks in photovoltaic projects, H2020 TRUST-PV on improving reliability and grid compatibility of photovoltaic systems, HEU SUPERNOVA on improving the operation of photovoltaic systems, and HEU SYMBIOSYST on agrivoltaics. He actively participates in IEA PVPS Task 13 "Performance and Reliability of Photovoltaic Modules and Systems." He is Vice President of the Steering Committee of the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP-PV). He has discussed the use of generative AI in the photovoltaic sector at various events (Solar Quality Summit 2024 and 2025, Solarplaza asset management conference in 2024).

Marvin Müller is a Senior Project Engineer at PEM Motion GmbH and a certified Product Compliance Officer acc. to ISO/IEC 17024. He is responsible for topics around product compliance and safety for the e-mobility / sustainability market. He has deep expertise in the homologation process of vehicles and vehicle parts as well as the conformity process of industry products such as energy storage systems and chargers. His core markets are Europe, China and North America.

Thore Müller is a specialist in PV soiling and performance optimization with over seven years of experience in yield assessment and climate risk modeling for utility-scale PV plants. He is the founder and CEO of PVRADAR, a modeling framework that combines a Python Package, Data Depot, and Web Application to build complex performance models and share results across organizations. Thore is focused on enabling data-driven decisions for solar asset owners and developers. He holds engineering degrees from the Universities of Munich and Aachen.

John leads LCP Delta's Electric Vehicle (EV) team and has overall accountability for the successful delivery of our EV-related products (EV Charging Research Service & CHARGEtrack) and consultancy projects. With over 15 years in the energy industry, he is passionate about driving the transition towards net zero - and electrification of transport is an integral piece of the puzzle. He has been with LCP Delta since 2012. During this time, he has had the privilege of supporting a wide range of businesses including energy companies, equipment manufacturers, policy makers & investors on topics ranging from EV charging to combined heat & power (CHP) to microgrids. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MChem in Environmental Chemistry.

Tarvo Õng is the founder of Fusebox, leading the charge in Virtual Power Plants (VPP) and Energy Management. With 11+ years in energy and 25+ in international trade, he knows how the power market works and how to fix it. He has seen firsthand how energy flexibility is changing the game, helping renewables, consumers, and the grid work together while replacing fossil fuel peaker plants. Under his leadership, Fusebox's tech is already powering major European utilities. Tarvo cuts through the noise with real insights on the future of energy, flexibility markets, and VPPs, not just theory but what's happening right now.

Jan is Sr Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe. He's responsible for rooftop solar, prosumers, and digitalisation in the EU's solar PV trade body. He leads the advocacy based on product and market trends in EU countries and legislation. He also consults members on regulatory developments. In the past, he has worked as a product and project manager for Pulse of Europe.

Subrahmanyam Pulipaka is the Chief Executive Officer of National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI). NSEFI is India's largest umbrella body for the Sustainable energy ecosystem to realize India's ambitious Solar goals and represent the Indian REnewable industry. As CEO of India's largest Renewable Energy Industry Association, he has conceptualized initiatives including 'India's largest Solar Rooftop Awareness Program ', 'India Agrivoltaics Alliance', targeting the growth as well as spread of Sustainable energy in India. He has also served as UNDP Energy Governance External Advisory Group Member. Recipient of BRICS young scientist Award 2018, Subrahmanyam also specializes in Solar module reliability and has published scientific articles across various internationally acclaimed journals. He is also the recipient of the EU India 40 Under 40 - Most Influential Leaders, BITSAA 30 under 30 and SAP-TV9 Young Business Leader Award 2021.

José Queirós de Almeida - CEO Greenvolt Communities. Founder and CEO of Greenvolt Comunidades (Greenvolt Group), national and international leader in solutions for Energy Communities and Collective Self-Consumption of Energy. More than 20 years of international experience in renewable energy (Greenvolt Comunidades, Ideatest, Eesti Energia, EDP Energias de Portugal, OMIP/MIBEL), in different markets (Portugal, Spain, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania), including Distributed Solar, Electric Mobility, Energy Efficiency, IoT Platforms, etc.. Degree and postgraduate degree in Business Law (Coimbra University). MBA from LisboaMBA/UCLA Anderson Management School. DBA (PhD) from Nottingham Trent University in Management.

Géraldine Quelle has been working for Phaesun GmbH since 2010 operating research and innovation projects in different African countries, currently coordinating the BeCool Kenya and Ghana project. She holds a diploma in International Business Administration and a Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Systems. Since its foundation in 2001, Phaesun has focused on PV Off-grid power supply for rural electrification, productive use solutions, water pumping systems and the caravan & camping sector. The main target regions are Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Phaesun works closely with international NGOs and GOs as well as with local partner companies in the target countries to deliver and permanently establish energy in non-electrified areas.

Thomas REINDL is Deputy CEO of the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) and Principal Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He started with photovoltaics (PV) in 1992 at the SIEMENS Corporate R&D Labs. After holding several management positions at SIEMENS and running one of the leading German PV systems integration companies as Chief Operating Officer, he joined SERIS in 2010 and soon became Director of the Solar Energy System cluster. During his time at SERIS, he won public research grants in excess of SGD 20 million, founded 2 spin-off companies and authored strategic scientific papers such as the "PV Roadmap for Singapore". Dr. Reindl holds a Master in Chemistry, a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences and an MBA from INSEAD, all awarded with highest honors. His research interest are high-performance PV and embedded systems, techno-economic road-mapping and the reliable integration of renewable energies into power systems. He is also the Principal Investigator of the 'Floating PV testbed' project in Singapore.

Abigail Ross Hopper is the president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade organization for America's solar and storage industry. Ms. Hopper is a visionary leader who has transformed SEIA into an advocacy powerhouse and the leading voice for the U.S. solar and storage industry, a $64 billion force in our nation's economy. She is known for overseeing tremendous industry-wide growth in the solar and storage space, most notably, the sector's employment of 280,000 people in the industry, the quintupling of the solar module manufacturing capacity in the U.S., and the adoption of business-friendly policies that promote American energy dominance. Ms. Hopper has been named in The Hill's Top Lobbyist list since 2020 and has been featured in hundreds of media outlets across the country. She is also working to shepherd the next generation of the solar workforce by championing diversity efforts in the industry and through her Solar Sisters initiative. Under her tenure, SEIA has received numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times. Ms. Hopper currently serves on the board of directors of RE+ Events, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth, the Consumer Energy Education Fund, and Earthday.org. Before joining SEIA, Ms. Hopper was the Director of the Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, where she led the agency that oversaw the leasing and development of all offshore energy, from oil and natural gas to offshore wind. She also served as the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), and as the Energy Advisor to Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley. Ms. Hopper graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Law and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dartmouth College. She is the very proud mom of three children and loves to read, ride her Peloton, and lie on the beach, all while drinking decaf Dunkin.

Christa Roth is a Consultant for Cooking Energy which is vital for human survival. With a focus on Africa, she assists worldwide to develop locally appropriate efficient technologies for cooking or other uses of heat, based on locally available renewable resources, including climate-friendly solid biomass fuels from sustainable sources. She started integrating PV-based household energy solutions in her work since 2010, first for low-wattage needs like lighting. She is now exploring high-wattage PV-solutions for cooking in off-grid scenarios to see how and where they fit in the mix of household cooking energy to complement or substitute unsustainable solid biomass cooking fuels. Christa always puts the users and producers at the centre of any technology development, so that users can get what they want and can afford and local producers or installers can create a sustainable business from the promotion of these technologies.

Markus Schiller is a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Customer Consultant at Daimler Truck AG. He is responsible for European key accounts, looking to electrify their truck fleets. With a background in engineering, he has deep expertise in eTrucks, electrical infrastructure and especially the planning of charging infrastructure in large-scale truck depots. Furthermore, he works in the development of innovative business models that reduce the total cost of ownership for eTrucks.

An internship in a solar association in 2009 was the starting point of his professional career in the field of renewable energies. During his studies Stephan Schindele worked several times for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). After completing his MBA program at the California State University East Bay (2011) he was employed as a PhD candidate and project manager at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. There he built up the new business field of agri-photovoltaics, wrote numerous publications on the topic of Agri-PV and received several awards for his work (2012-2020). Between 2015 and 2020 he taught energy policy at Reutlingen University. He is also Co-Chairing in Land use and Permitting Workstream SolarPowerEurope. In 2020 Stephan Schindele joined the BayWa r.e. family as Head of Agri-PV. He supports the global Agri-PV market development and successfully leverages the synergies of the agricultural and energy industry.

Fabian Schmidt is Project Manager for Internal Charging Infrastructure & Interop Testing at Daimler Truck AG. He is responsible for the planning and implementation of charging infrastructure projects at Daimler Truck AG locations and sales outlets, as well as the technical evaluation and assessment of charging solutions. Fabian holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Production Technology and has contributed to several charging technology projects both domestically and internationally (USA).

Dr. Michael Schreiber is Head of Flex for the German market at Octopus Energy. In this role, he oversees the portfolio of customers with flexible assets, including electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home storage batteries, and develops products for these customers. Dr. Schreiber brings 15 years of expertise in energy markets, virtual power plants, product management and holds a PhD in electrical engineering. Through his work, he drives innovative energy solutions that are reshaping the future of sustainable energy.

Dr. Brianna Schuyler is the Director of Digital Product at the Access to Energy Institute (A2EI) in Berlin. She works with the team to allow energy providers, investors, donors, and governmental organizations to visualize and monitor data from on-grid, minigrid, and off-grid renewable energy sources through Prospect. Before joining A2EI, she led the data team at Engie Energy Access (formerly Fenix International), empowering the organization to use data and technology to increase solar energy access to over 8 million people across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sepehr Soltani is an Energy Storage Analyst at Rystad Energy, specializing in renewable energy with a master's in mechanical engineering. Since joining Rystad, he has been instrumental in advising on the pivotal role of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in the energy transition. Sepehr's expertise encompasses energy storage technologies, power markets, and optimizing performance for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Felix Sprenger is the Cybersecurity Officer of Siemens eMobility, responsible for all cybersecurity and information security topics for Siemens' global EV charging business. He has extensive experience in the field, having previously served as CISO of Valeo Siemens eAutomotive. Before that, he was an auditor and cybersecurity consultant with PwC and Accenture. Felix studied in France and the Netherlands, focusing on EV charging algorithms.

Sven Steckhan, a Senior Manager is responsible for MAN's holistic charging strategy for vehicles and infrastructure, creating a seamless ecosystem. He consolidates charging projects across R&D, sales, customer service, and digital services, and manages relationships with external partners like CPOs, energy providers, and industrial partners. Since 2017, Sven has worked in truck electrification, including vehicle concepts and a global assignment as a technical product planner at Scania CV AB in Sweden. He contributed to TRATON's modularization strategy.

Business Director Europe, Great Power, 01.23 - present In charge for the European Market. Implementation of the Overseas Strategy in terms of Business Development, Consulting, Marketing, Networking, Customer Services.

Mishaal SyedNaveed is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer focused on product development, compliance, verification, and risk assessment for Wärtsilä's Quantum battery energy storage system (BESS) product suite. Mishaal is a licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection with extensive experience in risk engineering, design, loss prevention, and code consulting across diverse projects within the energy industry. He has specialised expertise in BESS product development, compliance, verification, and risk assessment. He is an active member of CSA and UL technical committees related to battery energy storage. Mishaal holds a M.S. in Energy Systems Engineering from Northeastern University and B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from University of Maryland College Park.

After a BSc in Energy Engineering at University of Bologna and a MSc in Sustainable Energy Technology at TU Delft, specializing on Solar PV & Energy Storage, Michele worked first as a Technical Consultant and Project Manager at DNV, leading technical advisory and certification firm in the Energy space, and since September 2022 as Head of Product Management Floating-PV at BayWa r.e., international developer and IPP with a strong leading position and the highest track record in Europe (300 MWp) for Floating-PV projects. Michele has been working for more than 6 years in the interesting and booming industry segment of Floating-PV, covering key responsibility roles and pushing the international agenda in the field, including managing international projects towards standardization. He is now responsible of supporting BayWa´s strategy, development and expansion in the Floating-PV space.

Christopher Thompson is Head of Product Marketing at ABB E-mobility, where he focuses on making charging, charging infrastructure work seamlessly for businesses and drivers alike. With a deep understanding of customer needs, he helps shape solutions that make high-power charging not just technically advanced but also practical, reliable, and easy to use.

George Touloupas is Vice President, ESG and New Services in CEA. Since 2010 George has been active in technical consulting for PV and energy storage projects, as well as in PV manufacturing, EPC and project development. He joined CEA in 2015 and has previously led the technology and quality team for solar and energy storage. Prior to CEA, he held positions as Chief Operating & Technical Officer at Philadelphia Solar in Jordan, as Technical Operations Director at Recom and as an EPC and project developer in Greece.

Alan Tu is a solar analyst at InfoLink Consulting, specializing in PV supply chain research and market intelligence. With over four years of experience analyzing market trends, price dynamics, and industry developments, he delivers in-depth insights to help businesses navigate the evolving solar landscape.

Sarah Van Cleve is the Vice President of Sales & Commercial Excellence for Fluence's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) division. In this role, she leads the region's energy storage solutions sales strategy and market development, driving growth through sales transformation efforts, policy engagement, marketing, product development, and market intelligence. Prior to joining Fluence, Sarah spent more than eight years in Tesla's energy storage division, holding a number of roles since the division's official launch in 2015. Most recently, she led Tesla's Megapack Sales Team for EMEA, overseeing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contracting. Before her tenure in Europe, she was based at Tesla's headquarters in California, where she established the U.S. Energy Policy Team and later led the Global Energy Business Development Team. Sarah began her career as a financial analyst at Southern California Edison, specializing in electricity and emissions markets. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Van den Brink is an expert in IT and cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the energy sector. With over 10 years of experience in charging infrastructure, he has developed in-depth knowledge in the areas of charge management, legislation, cybersecurity, and the associated protocols. His expertise ranges from theoretical concepts to the practical, pentesting, hands-on construction of solutions, where he directly tests theory against practice.

Mr. Angel Verástegui Gubler is a Senior Climate Advisor at responsAbility Investments AG. He develops green lending strategies with financial institutions across Latin America, validating their climate impact. With over 15 years in global clean energy initiatives, he has promoted energy access technologies with the public sector, assessed carbon emissions of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects from the private sector, and trained financial institutions on ESG and decarbonization.

- Electrical Engineer (University of Karlsruhe, today KIT) - PhD in the field of modeling and development of control strategies for fuel cell systems (Fraunhofer ISE and University of Karlsruhe, today KIT) - Since 03/2024 Energy Storage Chief Expert at Huawei Nuremberg Research Center - From 2017 to 02/2024 Head of Department 'Electrical Energy Storage' and Coordinator of Business Unit 'Electrical Energy Storage' at Fraunhofer ISE - From 2011 to 2016 Head of Department 'PV Off-Grid Solutions and Battery System Technology' at Fraunhofer ISE - From 2005 to 2010 Head of Group 'Off-Grid Power Supply' - Until 02/2024 Contact Person for Battery Systems at Fraunhofer Battery Alliance - From 2021 to 02/2024 Spokesman of R&D Advisory Board of German Energy Storage Systems Association (BVES) - From 2022 to 02/2024 Member of Steering Committee and Technical Advisor of Working Group 'Stationary Applications and Integration' of Batteries Europe / Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA)

Electrical engineer. Founder and current President of ITALIA SOLARE association, the main Italian PV association with more than 800 members. A pioneer of photovoltaics since the early 1990s, in 2001 he founded Enerpoint, one of the leading companies in the sector active in asset management, projects development, distribution and EPC.

- Vegard Vollset is Vice President and is leading the EMEA part of Rystad Energy's Renewable & Power Research team, with more than a decade of experience working within the energy industry. He has broad experience in energy modeling, M&A, and strategy work, and has worked closely with clients spanning the entire energy sector, from renewable energy companies and service companies to governmental organizations, investors, and NGOs. Prior to joining Rystad Energy, Vegard worked in Engie, Total Energies, and Equinor. He holds an MSc degree from the Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim and an MSc degree from the University of Stavanger.

Nadine Wade is a product manager at K2 Systems GmbH. She is responsible for the pitched roof system product area and has been involved in the development of new mounting systems for photovoltaic systems in various functions since 2013. Before joining K2 Systems, she worked on the calculation of LCOE at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE as part of her master's degree in Renewable Energy Management.

Stephan Walter is the Team Lead for Service Sustainable Solutions at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, where he has been a key contributor for the past 12 years. With extensive experience in battery technology and sustainable solutions, Stephan has led critical projects in the Rail Application sector and successfully spearheaded the merger of two service teams, optimizing efficiency and collaboration. His expertise in service innovation and team leadership makes him a valuable voice in the discussion on the future of battery technology.

Kathrin Walz works as a smart grid engineer in the innovation department at Netze BW. Here she coordinates all activities relating to e-trucks. Thanks to her years of work in research at the University of Stuttgart, she has in-depth expertise on the challenges of e-trucks on the energy supply system.

Dr. Harry Wirth, born in 1968, studied physics at the University of Freiburg, Germany, and at the Universitiy of Massachusetts, USA. He earned his PhD from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) and from Fraunhofer ISE. From January 1999 he headed the R&D department of a specialty insulating glazing manufacturer. In 2005, he returned to Fraunhofer ISE to establish the group 'Photovoltaic Modules' and to conduct the setup of the PV Module Technology Center. Since April 2023, he is director of the division 'Power Solutions' Harry Wirth is author of the report 'Recent Facts about Photovoltaics in Germany' constantly renewed since 2011, author of the book 'Photovoltaic Module Technology' and inventor of more than 20 patents related to solar energy.

Steven Xuereb is a renewable energy professional who has twenty-four years of experience both in the solar and wind industries. Currently he is an Executive Director of Kiwa PI Berlin, leading the sales and project delivery departments, focusing on delivering independent engineering services for large scale solar plants. Before joining Kiwa PI Berlin, Steven spent eight years procuring and developing solar and wind projects in North America, Chile and South Africa. His experience in the industry includes greenfield development, acquisitions, contracts management, research and development, certification and service operations. He is a mechanical engineer with a Master's degree in renewable energy from the Universities of Oldenburg and Kassel

Mariyana is the Chief Operating Officer of International Power Supply (IPS) - a company with 36 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of power conversion, energy storage and micro-grid technologies in Europe. In her capacity of COO, she responsible for the effective Implementation of the company's strategic vision for manufacturing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Europe. Managing daily operations to align regulatory requirements and market trends and needs with the company's strengths and development goals, Mariyana is now focusing on advancing energy storage as a solution to increase security of supply and power system flexibility in Europe. To date, Mariyana has over 15 years of experience in various leadership roles within business development and investment market research for wind, solar, energy storage and smart grids.

Dr. Guang Yang is currently serving as President of Technology at Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., LTD. He earned his PhD in EECS from University of California at Berkeley. While at HyperStrong, Dr. Yang worked on the full stack of BESS control systems, including Battery Management Systems, Battery Array Management Systems and Energy Management Systems. He also led the R&D of the BESS data analytics platform, which incorporates cloud computing, big data technologies, and the latest AI technologies. By combining data, cloud and control systems, BESS can be modeled, operated, maintained and optimized during the full life cycle, thus offering customers the most competitive BESS with high round trip efficiency, long life time, and high availability.

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