9th of September 2024

11th IBESA U.S. Energy Storage Day

Date: September 9, 2024
Venue: Anaheim Convention Center | Conference Room: Level 2, 213C

08:00 AM – 12:00 PM

101: Doing Successful Energy Storage Business in the United States: Latest Trends and Market Opportunities

This engaging and interactive 4-hour workshop session will bring participants up to speed on the latest dynamics driving energy storage market growth in the United States. Discover how U.S. battery storage capacity has experienced exponential growth since 2021, poised to surge by an impressive 89% by the close of 2024, provided developers execute their planned energy storage projects on schedule. With ambitions to expand battery capacity to over 30 gigawatts (GW) by 2024, the sector is on track to surpass traditional energy sources.

Join us as we explore the drivers behind this remarkable growth, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the implications for the broader energy landscape. The workshop’s content is specifically tailored towards the needs of installers, developers, utilities, technology providers, policy makers, and key storage stakeholders on both domestic and international level.

12:30 – 04:30 PM

201: Advanced Topics in Energy Storage: Innovative Business Models, Technological Breakthroughs and System Intelligence

Geared towards professionals engaged in energy storage across diverse sectors, this comprehensive workshop delves into the latest trends in business innovation, technological advancements, and the integration of intelligent systems. Participants will gain a holistic understanding of how emerging business models and breakthrough technologies are shaping the U.S. energy storage landscape. Through case studies and real-world examples, attendees will explore the environmental impact of storage solutions and the nuanced effects of different configurations and operational approaches on decarbonization efforts.

Additionally, experts will analyze sustainable revenue generation tactics, spotlight new applications and technologies in residential and commercial sectors, and underscore the importance of coordination and control software in optimizing storage systems. Interactive panel sessions ensure that attendees can directly engage with experts to address specific queries and concerns.

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Agenda

101: Doing Successful Energy Storage Business in the United States: Latest Trends & Market Opportunities

Date: September 9, 2024 | 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Venue: Anaheim Convention Centre

AGENDA

08:00 AM | The U.S. Energy Storage Landscape: Market Segmentation & Business Opportunities in the Residential Segment

Speaker: Markus A.W. Hoehner, President & CEO, International Battery & Energy Storage Alliance – IBESA

08:20 AM | Building a Sustainable US Gigafactory – Key Differences and Solutions for US Factories vs. SE Asia

Speaker: Mark Hagedorn, Vice President, Manufacturing Services, Clean Energy Associates, LLC

08:40 AM | Powering the Future: Innovative Strength in Energy Storage by an Industry Giant

Speaker: Oscar Araujo, General Manager, North America MSS Business Unit, Canadian Solar (USA) Inc.

09:00 AM | Battery Virtual Power Plant Opportunities and Obstacles in California

Speaker: Kate Unger, Senior Policy Advisor, California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA)

09:20 AM | Whole Building Energy Storage and Performance Data: The Next Step in C&I Solar + Storage

Speakers: Casey Miller, CEO of Elexity & Ed Heacox, Co-Founder, Northern Electric Power

09:40 AM | Networking Break

10:20 AM | Closing Financing Gaps in Energy Storage

Speaker: Trond Rokholt, Managing Director, New York Green Bank

10:40 AM | What’s Next for Battery Storage in the US: Growth, Long-Duration Trends, and Tariff Challenges

Speaker: Michael Sheppard, CEO, Power Technology Research (PTR)

11:00 AM | Fully Evolved Energy Storage Solutions for Commercial Segments

Speaker: Winnie Wei, General Manager, Pylontech US

11:20 AM | Emerging Markets and Applications for Long Duration Energy Storage

Speaker: Ken Holbrook, VP of Client Relations, Colusa Indian Energy

11:40 AM | Long-duration Stationary Energy Storage as an Essential Building Block for Energy Transition

Speaker: Dr. Caroline Brannock, Senior Sales Manager, BASF

12:00 PM | Closing

201: Advanced Topics in Energy Storage: Innovative Business Models, Technological Breakthroughs and System Intelligence

Date: September 9, 2024 | 12:30 PM – 04:30 PM

Venue: Anaheim Convention Centre

AGENDA

12:30 PM | Battery Supply Chains in Flux: Navigating a New Era

Speaker: Yayoi Sekine, Head of Energy Storage, BloombergNEF

12:50 PM | Strategic Distribution of Storage Systems to Maximize Distributed PV (DPV) Hosting Capacity, While Enabling Firm 24/365 Renewable Power Generation on Regional Grids

Speaker: Jeff Ressler, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Power Research

01:10 PM | Energy Storage : A Key Solution to Balance Supply and Demand, Enhance Reliability, and Enable the Transition to Zero Emission Electric Grid

Speaker: Fouad Dagher, Director, Clean Energy Development, National Grid USA

01:30 PM | The Energy Transition for Local Governments: A Los Angeles County Perspective

Speaker: Minh Le, GM, Energy and Environmental Services, Los Angeles County International Service Department

01:50 PM | Residential Storage Virtual Power Plants – Distributed Resource Success Stories

Speaker: Kevin Joyce, Global Lead for Retail Electricity and Virtual Power Plants, Tesla

02:10 PM | Networking Break

02:50 PM | Unexplored Benefits of Long Duration Energy Storage: Futuristic Opportunities to Maximize the Return of Investment (ROI) Given the Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS) Target

Speaker: Salam Baniahmed, Director, Energy Storage, Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

03:10 PM |Maximizing Impact: Leveraging Global Manufacturing and Technical Innovation for Full-Service Solutions

Speaker: Barry Meng, General Manager, North America, ACE Battery

03:30 PM | Discovering the Importance of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES)

Speaker: Eren Engur, Managing Director, Malta Inc.

03:50 PM |Charged for Stability: Harnessing EV-Battery Know-How for Large Scale Energy Storage

Speaker: Hakki Karacaoglan, Managing Director, Whathours Inc.

04:10 PM | Using Predictive Analytics to Decode Common Energy Storage Problems and Exceed Revenue Targets

Speaker: Kai-Philipp Kairies, Co-founder & CEO, ACCURE Battery Intelligence, Inc.

04:30 PM Closing