When Power Becomes a Target - Building Resilient European Energy Systems Through Solar, Storage and Grid-Forming Technologies

Dienstag, 23. Juni 2026

Zeit
11:30 - 13:00Uhr
Halle
ICM München
Raum
Raum 14 A

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In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Europe's energy systems are facing increasing physicaland cyber threats. Strengthening resilience has become a strategic priority. This session explores how solar PV, battery storage and grid-forming technologies can protect critical infrastructure, enhance system stability and support rapid recovery after disruptions. Drawing
on lessons from Ukraine and Europe's frontline states, experts will be discussing how decentralized renewables can contribute to energy security.


Key topics:

  • How solar, battery storage and renewables contribute to Europe's energy security
  • Lessons from Ukraine on system resilience and recovery
  • The strategic role of solar-plus-storage in future security planning
  • Integrating security into energy system design and regulation

11:30 - 11:45UhrWelcome and Introduction

David Wedepohl

Managing Director International Affairs

BSW - German Solar Association

Walburga Hemetsberger

CEO

SolarPower Europe

11:45 - 12:00UhrThe New Energy Security Paradigm for Europe

Jarand Rystad

CEO

Rystad Energy AS

12:00 - 13:00UhrPanel Discussion

David Wedepohl

Managing Director International Affairs

BSW - German Solar Association

Jarand Rystad

CEO

Rystad Energy AS

Walburga Hemetsberger

CEO

SolarPower Europe

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Referent
Walburga Hemetsberger, SolarPower Europe

CEO

Belgium

Walburga Hemetsberger is the CEO of SolarPower Europe since 2019. She has over 20 years of professional experience in Brussels, working for a utility, trade association, the European Parliament and the European Commission. Walburga spent most of her career in the energy sector, covering in particular renewable energies and hydrogen.

Referent
David Wedepohl, BSW - German Solar Association

Managing Director International Affairs

Germany

David Wedepohl first came into contact with the solar industry while working for a US consulting firm before joining the German Solar Industry Association as Head of Market and Communications and spokesperson for the association. Today, he is responsible for all of the association's international activities outside of the EU. This now includes projects and partnerships in and with Africa, Latin America, Asia and the USA. He is a broadcast journalist trained at the international broadcaster Deutsche Welle and has studied and worked on both sides of the Atlantic. He earned his US degree as a Fulbright Scholar. He gained professional experience as a press and public diplomacy officer at the German Embassy in Washington, DC, and in the communications department of DaimlerChrysler AG. Since 2023, he has also been Managing Director of the non-profit branch of the solar and storage sector, BSW-Solar gGmbh.

Referent
Jarand Rystad, Rystad Energy AS

CEO

Norway

Jarand Rystad ist Gründer und CEO von Rystad Energy, das er in 20 Jahren zu einem weltweit führenden Energieinformationsunternehmen aufgebaut und geleitet hat. Mit seinem beruflichen Hintergrund bei McKinsey & Company hat er in seiner Funktion Energieunternehmen, Investoren und Regierungen weltweit beraten und ist von der Financial Times als einer der meistzitierten Analysten der Branche anerkannt. Als bekennender Energie-Enthusiast und "Geek', wie er sich selbst bezeichnet, beschäftigt sich Jarand intensiv mit der Zukunft der Energie und der Wirtschaft und ist ein gefragter Redner zu den Themen Energiewende, erneuerbare Energien, Unternehmensstrategien von E&P-Unternehmen und globale Energieszenarien. Er hat einen MSc in Physik von der Norwegischen Universität für Wissenschaft und Technologie.

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