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Featured in Mountains to climb – 05-2026

BBDF 2026: financing, grid fees, flexibility and growth

More than 530 delegates from across Europe’s fast-growing battery energy storage system (BESS) sector gathered in Frankfurt for the second annual Battery Business & Development Forum (BBDF), jointly organized by pv magazine and ESS News, Conexio-PSE, and SolarPower Europe. Engaging presentations, lively discussions and the chance to connect with industry leaders from across key markets made this year’s event a major success.
Matthew Lynas
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Matthew Lynas

Europe is preparing to roll out 200 GWh of battery storage over the next five years – a process that will require major investment, industry coordination, and policy adjustments. Panel discussion: Paula Dorado Mirando, European Commission; Benedikt Deuchert, Kyon Energy Solutions; Samir Jeddi, Statkraft; Christian Barba, EDP; and Torsten Knop, E.ON SE. Now in its …

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