Bruce Douglas

The smarter E Europe Conference Opening Session: GET ENERGIZED: RENEWABLES 24/7

This is the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era, explained UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai last December. For the first time, the world community agreed to"transition away from fossil energy carriers" in order to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5° Celsius, sending a clear signal - also to investors. With a record deployment of 473 gigawatts of renewableenergy sources in 2023, we're on the right track, but we need to move faster, especially when it comes to expanding the required infrastructure such as grids, storage systems, and e-mobility. We will need sustainable solutions on all grid levels and in all sectors to meet the challenges of a renewable 24/7energy supply. How can the energy industry become climate neutral asquickly as possible? What challenges are utilities facing and how can they overcome them? Join us at our opening session, allow yourself to be inspired, and motivated to work towards a fossil fuel-free world!

Global & European Decarbonization Strategies: Challenges & Solutions on Solar's Path to Become the World's Major Power Source

As solar energy continues its strong global growth trajectory, exceeding all expectations, more and more obstacles are appearing on the long way towards completing the energy transition. The question is: what is needed to unleash solar's full potential in Europe and globally, and what can realistically be achieved?This session will discuss:

• Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024—2028 (report launch)
• Solar power's role in European and global decarbonization strategies
• Solutions for unlocking the vast potential of solar

Hybrid PV Power Plants II: Business Models for 24/7 Renewable Power Plant Supply

24/7 renewable power supply is a fairly new concept that ensures that the amount of green electricity companies require is met every hour of the day. 24/7 renewable power supply leads to increased transparency and trust in energy procurement, and it promotes the installation of new renewable power plants. Some world-leading IT companies have already opted for 24/7 green energy matching.This session will discuss:

• The concept of 24/7 renewable energy supply and energy matching
• 24/7 green power demand trends
• Real-time renewable 24/7 power production and consumption case studies
• The potential of 24/7 RES matching (executive panel discussion)