Walburga Hemetsberger

The smarter E Europe Conference Opening - Flexibility Drives Change

A fully renewable energy system requires more than just expanding generation capacity - it demands intelligence, flexibility and seamless integration across the electricity, heat, and mobility sectors. The Conference Opening sets the stage for a high-level dialogue on how digitalization, storage solutions and sector coupling can ensure a reliable 24/7 renewable energy supply. Experts will discuss regulatory advancements, innovative business models and cross-industry as well as cross-sector synergies that pave the way forward. What has already been achieved - and what critical steps must follow to turn ambitious goals into reality?

Solar's Role in Decarbonization Strategies Around the World

While many analysts still underestimate the growth potential of solar power, the most flexible power technology once again set a record-breaking installation milestone in 2024. But what does solar's success mean when political decarbonization commitments often lack strong government support, global fossil fuel demand continues to rise, and climate targets, including the 1.5°C Paris Agreement threshold—have already been exceeded?

This session will provide:

• Launch of five-year Global Market Outlook for Solar Power
• Insights into solar's role in decarbonization strategies across major global markets
• Leading solar associations' views on key opportunities and challenges in the world's largest solar markets