Die ees Innovation Hub Stage ist für Besucher und Aussteller an allen drei Messetagen ein Hot Spot für das Anbahnen neuer Geschäftsbeziehungen.

Mit dem stetig wachsenden Anteil an fluktuierenden Stromerzeugern (PV und Windkraft) müssen elektrische Energiespeicher zunehmend mehr Aufgaben in den Netzen übernehmen. Batterien nehmen in diesem Kontext eine besonders wichtige Rolle ein. Seien es Gewerbe- und Industriespeicher oder Utility-scale Speicher in der Mehrfachnutzung, die Anforderungen steigen. Entscheidende Qualitätsmerkmale sind dabei nicht nur Sicherheit inklusive der funktionalen Sicherheit, sondern auch die Zuverlässigkeit und die Performance - Effizienz und Effektivität - über eine möglichst hohe Lebensdauer sowie auch die Erfüllung von Aufstellort abhängigen Anforderungen wie beispielsweise die Geräuschentwicklung. In dieser Session werden diese Aspekte aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln beleuchtet und basierend auf Betriebserfahrungen Empfehlungen über existierende Standards hinausgegeben.

Um die zunehmend auf variablen erneuerbaren Energien basierenden Stromsysteme ausreichend zu flexibilisieren, sind geeignete Vermarktungsmöglichkeiten und faire Marktbedingungen für Energiespeicher erforderlich. Obwohl Entscheidungsträger die Vorteile von Stromspeichern zunehmend anerkennen, hinkt die Gesetzgebung immer noch hinterher. Fehlende vertraglich gesicherte Absatzmöglichkeiten, Hindernisse bei der Co-Location mit PV und ungleiche Wettbewerbsbedingungen für europäische Hersteller sind nur einige Beispiele für regulatorischen Handlungsbedarf in der Speicherbranche.In dieser Podiumsdiskussion diskutieren Experten über die spannendsten Entwicklungen bei den gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen, ob diese ausreichen, um das volle Potenzial der Energiespeicherung auszuschöpfen und was zukünftig verbessert werden muss.

Gesche Maass is Conference Manager at Solar Promotion GmbH / Conexio-PSE GmbH. She organizes besides the Intersolar Middle East Conference worldwide Intersolar Conferences such as the Intersolar North America Conference, Intersolar China Conference or the equivalent in India and Mexico. Besides, she is involved in the organization or various online events as for example the Green Hydrogen Conference or onsite events on Off Grid, Green Hydrogen or Renewable Energy in Germany. Formally, she served as Marketing Assistant at ISCAR Germany GmbH an Israeli firm for precision tools running PR campaigns, exhibition appearances and market research. She hold a diploma in International Cultural and Business Studies from the University of Passau and is fluent in German, English, Russian and French.

Meet the person: Silke Frank Silke Frank, otherwise known as Miss Hydrogen, has been active in the Hydrogen industry for the past 19 years. Having started out in the events sector, she has organized over 60 Hydrogen events around the globe since 2004. Between 2020 and 2022, Silke Frank and her team provided infotainment and support on all matters concerning Hydrogen to many thousands of people - digitally and interactively through webinars and 24-hour events. She maintains one of the largest personal H2 networks, based on mutually supportive and long-standing relationships. Silke Frank is an expert and empathetic communicator and networker. She guides institutions, companies, associations and policymakers interested in Hydrogen toward a prosperous Hydrogen future. One of the things that is particularly important to her is making her clients happHY! Her motto: Nothing else in the world is so powerful as an idea whose time has come. (Victor Hugo) Meet the entrepreneur: Hydrogen Moves GmbH In May 2022 Silke Frank founded Hydrogen Moves GmbH. True to the company slogan 'Push the Market!', she and her colleagues ensure their clients are successful in Hydrogen through their role as independent and proactive marketers and strategic Hydrogen consultants. 'We listen, think and act alongside you and for you - both locally and internationally. Our experience, well-established connections and personal contacts around the world are channeled into your success!' www.hydrogen-moves.de/en Meet the Vice President: honorary position at the German Association DWV Since December 2020 Silke Frank has been serving at a national level as Vice President of the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV). In December 2022, she was reelected onto the steering committee by a significant majority, confirming her appointment as Vice President. In her role she is passionate about communication, representation, member relations and bringing together the right partners. www.dwv-info.de Behind the scenes: at home in Berglen, Germany Silke Frank lives with her husband and two sons. In her leisure time she enjoys family time, music, gardening, nature, reading and wine.

Stephen Zhang, graduated from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Master degree. He used to work in CNPC and has many years of experience in oil & gas industry. At the beginning of 2021, he joined Sungrow Hydrogen Sci.&Tech Co., Ltd., and was in charge of flexible green hydrogen production system solutions, responsible for and participated in many large-scale green hydrogen production projects. He is currently Director of the European Region of Sungrow Hydrogen, in charge of regional sales and marketing in Europe.