Sungrow reaffirmed its commitment to supporting its partners and driving the transition to a clean and sustainable future by successfully hosting the ESS Experience Day in Munich on March 20. The event gathered industry experts, partners, and stakeholders to explore the latest advancements in Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and their critical role in Europe’s evolving energy landscape. This initiative underscored Sungrow’s dedication to fostering a more resilient, stable, and renewable-powered future across the region.
As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, ensuring grid stability and flexibility has become increasingly important. Energy Storage Systems are essential in balancing supply and demand, enabling a greater share of renewables in the power grid. According to the European Commission’s REPowerEU plan, Europe aims to generate at least 45% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.
However, the integration of solar and wind power presents challenges due to their intermittent nature, requiring advanced storage solutions to maintain grid stability and prevent energy curtailment. The deployment of ESS projects demands not only cutting-edge technology but also strong collaboration among industry players and dedicated teams of experts to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
During his opening speech at the event, Mr. Shawn Shi, Vice President of Sungrow and President of Sungrow Europe, emphasized the significance of teamwork and innovation in the success of ESS projects. He stated, “The outstanding result that made possible the commercial operation of the BW ESS Bramley 331MWh project in just 12 days after the grid energization reflects not only the technical innovation of PowerTitan 2.0, It is also a reflection of our excellent delivery management capabilities and close collaboration with our partners.”
The ESS Experience Day in Munich served as a key platform for industry experts and professionals to exchange knowledge, discuss trends, and witness the latest advancements in energy storage solutions. With nearly 300 attendees, the event provided an opportunity to explore in-depth case studies and experience hands-on demonstrations of Sungrow’s state-of-the-art battery storage systems, including the liquid-cooled PowerStack 200CS and PowerTitan 2.0.
A significant highlight of the event was the presentation by Antonio Arruebo, Market Analyst at SolarPower Europe (SPE), titled “Policies & Trends of Battery Storage.” He offered an exclusive preview of preliminary findings from the upcoming SPE Battery Outlook, scheduled for official release at Intersolar in May 2025. Arruebo underscored the growing need for flexibility in Europe’s power grid, predicting that flexibility requirements must increase fivefold by 2030. He noted that batteries and demand response could address two-thirds of this requirement. Additionally, he projected that the European battery energy storage system (BESS) market is expected to expand by 30-40% annually, reaching 260 GWh by 2028, while in a high-growth scenario, this figure could rise to 400 GWh by the same year.
The agenda of the event covered a broad spectrum of topics related to energy storage systems (ESS) and the energy transition. Dr. Ivan Volodin, ESS Product Manager at Sungrow Europe, provided insights into the latest developments in Grid Forming Capabilities. Mr. Yang Ye, Senior Technical Marketing Manager at Sungrow OSKA, presented the PowerTitan 2.0 Large-scale Burn Test, showcasing critical advancements in BESS safety. Mr. Andres Doebel, Head of ESS for the DACH region at Sungrow Europe, emphasized the importance of a one-brand solution in ensuring the success of ESS projects. Meanwhile, Mr. Robert Von Wahl, Director of Sungrow EV Charging Europe, discussed the significant role energy storage systems play in supporting EV charging infrastructure and optimizing operations across Europe.
The event also featured the presentation of two major case studies that highlighted milestone ESS projects in the region. Dr. James Li, ESS Director Europe at Sungrow, discussed the successful execution of the Bramley 100MW/331MWh ESS project in the UK, emphasizing its impact on energy storage deployment. Similarly, Dries Herman, Technical Project Manager for the Vilvoorde 200MW/800MWh ESS project in Belgium, explained how flexibility is a key factor in deploying more renewable energy while addressing price volatility and negative pricing challenges.
A panel discussion brought together key experts to debate the challenges and opportunities in the ESS sector. The panel featured Mrs. Starry Ce, ESS Analyst; Mr. Adam Zalewski, Vice President of Strategy and Development at Griffin Group Energy; Mr. Florian Diehm, Director of Product and Supply Chain at Kyon Energy; Mr. Lars L?hle, Chief Commercial Officer of Entrix; and Dr. Stefan Zhao, Director of the Sungrow European Research Institute. The discussion focused on the evolving energy landscape, technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and investment opportunities in the energy storage sector.
As the global energy storage market continues to grow at an annual rate of 21%, reaching an estimated 137GW/442GWh by 2030, Europe is positioning itself as a key driver of this expansion. Events such as the ESS Experience Day in Munich play a crucial role in fostering knowledge exchange, driving innovation, and strengthening industry partnerships to accelerate the deployment of energy storage technologies.
The success of this event marks another milestone in Sungrow’s ongoing mission to lead the renewable energy transition with reliable, efficient, and sustainable storage solutions. Sungrow remains committed to driving forward energy storage solutions and strengthening partnerships to support Europe’s clean energy transition, ensuring a stable and sustainable future for the region.
