The Cost of Energy Storage: Battery Prices and Supply Chain Realities
Battery prices have moved sharply since October last year, forcing developers and investors across CEE to rethink project economics in real time. This panel examines how the industry is responding, where pressure is being absorbed, and where it is not. How have sharp price increases since October last year impacted project timelines, investment models, and […]
Closing Remarks and Close of Conference
Closing Keynote
Afternoon Networking Break
Reserved Session
Powering the Digital Economy: Data Centre Co-location & Energy Storage Integration
Data centres are proliferating across Central and Eastern Europe to meet surging demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital services, creating unprecedented opportunities for integration with energy storage systems. This panel will cover the practical realities of co-locating batteries with data centres, exploring regulatory frameworks, grid connection hurdles, and innovative revenue optimisation strategies. How are […]
Networking Lunch Break
Emerging Technologies
Sodium-ion and long-duration lithium-ion technologies have moved beyond the prototype stage in 2026, with the first commercial deployments now visible in European markets. As CEE regulatory frameworks begin to adapt to longer-duration use cases, this session examines what the technology transition means in practice for developers and investors evaluating their next round of projects.
Performance Under Pressure: O&M Strategies for Long-Term Storage Success
Early storage projects in CEE have highlighted the importance of operational excellence, service quality, and risk mitigation. The evolving landscape of O&M, after-sales support, and quality assurance in energy storage presents several considerations for industry stakeholders. What lessons can be drawn from early CEE storage projects regarding asset performance, and how might these inform future […]
What’s Actually Working: Real Revenue Numbers from Operating CEE Projects
With the first generation of large-scale BESS projects now operational across Poland, Romania, and the Baltics, this session brings together operators and asset managers to share real performance data: actual dispatch patterns, achieved revenues, cannibalisation impacts, and operational lessons reshaping how the next generation of projects is being structured and financed. How do actual dispatch […]
