Battery Live Talk
Large‑Scale Energy Storage:
The Role of BESS and Virtual Power Plants for a Resilient Grid
Online (Webex) | Thursday 26 March 2026 | 4:30 – 5:15 pm (CET)
The Role of BESS and Virtual Power Plants for a Resilient Grid
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and virtual power plants are essential for grid stability and supply security in modern energy systems. They integrate advanced cell technologies, modular storage architectures, and intelligent control systems to optimize performance, efficiency, and lifespan.
In the upcoming Battery Live Talk, Kerstin Zehbe will discuss these topics with her guests Dirk Uwe Sauer (ISEA at RWTH Aachen University) and Sarah Scharfen (INTILION GmbH).
What will be discussed?
- How different battery systems (lithium-ion, solid-state, redox-flow) can be aggregated into a competitive virtual power plant,
- The role of storage in stabilizing frequency and voltage,
- The importance of cycle management, system integration, and energy management software, and
- Opportunities enabled by market integration and grid flexibility.
It is free of charge, and you are kindly invited to join!
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Speakers
This discussion format is free of charge and opens a channel for critical reflection on important questions that arise within the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) European Battery Innovation.
The event is organised by the accompanying research of the IPCEI EuBatIn, managed by VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH on behalf of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
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