Solar & Storage Live Barcelona 2024 is set to debut at Fira Montjuïc on Wednesday, 13 November and Thursday, 14 November 2024, drawing over 3,000 energy professionals from around the globe.
This specialist commercial trade show is free to attend and will showcase the latest in solar and energy storage technology, with more than 100 innovative solutions showcased by leading exhibitors from the region and internationally. Designed to serve as a pivotal platform for the solar sector, the event will offer key insights into the opportunities, advancements, and challenges shaping solar energy in Spain and across the globe.
With a strong focus on collaboration, Solar & Storage Live Barcelona promises to be a landmark event for Spain’s renewable energy industry, fostering connections among suppliers, stakeholders, and innovators across the value chain. Attendees will find a dynamic environment for knowledge-sharing, where experts—including solar installers, manufacturers, developers, and decision-makers—can explore new technologies and opportunities. The event format and networking opportunities provide the ideal location to form partnerships for solar and storage projects.
Industry Partners & Associations
Solar & Storage Live Barcelona 2024 has secured partnerships with prominent organisations in Spain’s renewable energy ecosystem, including:
· Clúster de l'Energia Eficient de Catalunya (CEEC): A leading Spanish non-profit, CEEC supports innovations in energy efficiency and sustainability, fostering collaborations to enhance the energy sector’s impact. CEEC will be hosting a workshop on 14th November.
· The Energy Cluster of the Valencia Region (CECV): Founded in 2010, CECV focuses on strengthening the energy sector in Valencia by promoting initiatives supported by the region’s foremost energy companies.
· The Spanish Association of Energy Storage (ASEALEN) will also contribute to the conference agenda: Representing over 40 companies, ASEALEN champions energy storage solutions across multiple technologies, working to expand their integration into Spain’s renewable sector.
· The Association of Renewable Energy Companies (APPA): Established in 1987, APPA is a leading organisation dedicated to advancing renewable energy in Spain by uniting entities committed to the growth of sustainable energy sources.
Agenda Highlights The two-day event will feature an impressive line-up of 100 speakers and an extensive array of presentations across five theatres. Panel discussions and keynotes will focus on advancing solar and energy storage technology in Spain and beyond. Highlights include:
· Panel Discussion: The Development of Solar Energy and Energy Storage in Spain and Its Challenges, with Robert Navarro (RWE Renewables), Ángel Rodríguez (Group Elecnor), Inés Monroy (Licencia Social Energy), Rafael Calleja (Optimize Energy), Ignacio Guerra Anselmi (Lightsource bp), and Alicia Carrasco (olivoENERGY).
· Presentation: Beyond the Panel: From Standalone Modules to a Full Ecosystem, led by Alex Avila from Canadian Solar, exploring the evolution from individual solar modules to integrated ecosystem solutions.
· Keynote Panel: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion as Drivers of Innovation in the Solar and Energy Storage Sector, with insights from Paula Santolaria Martín (Schneider Electric), Natalia Fierro (Sonnedix), María Mura (Nadara), and Carmen Madrid (WiSEu), Zoraida Bejarano (NextEnergy Group), and María del Puy Ayerra (Atlas Renewable Energy).
· Presentation: Managing Solar and Wind Assets vs. Navigating Energy Storage Complexities, featuring Leon Gosh, Managing Director of Cellect Energy.
· Presentation: Key Factors for Hybridising PV Plants with BESS, with Donaji Martinez, New Technologies International Business Director at Jinko Power.
Sean Willis, Managing Director at Terrapinn, expressed his excitement about the event, saying: “We’re thrilled to bring our successful Solar & Storage Live series to Barcelona and to host many leaders in the solar field at this inaugural event. We’ve designed Solar & Storage Live Barcelona to be a high-quality experience with insightful content and valuable networking opportunities, offering participants a unique chance to contribute to the future of sustainable energy and connect with stakeholders across the entire value chain.” Solar & Storage Live Barcelona 2024 is a unique opportunity for those passionate about advancing the solar sector. Attendees can register for free on the event website to secure their place and will have access to the event app to plan their visit and make connections prior to attending.
