About this Event
Solar and wind energy are becoming the backbone of electricity systems around Europe. With increasing shares of fluctuating renewable energies, questions around securing electricity system stability keep grid operators up at night. While many options for short-term storage exist, energy transition sceptics warn of the proverbial “Dunkelflaute”, a sequence of two dark November weeks when low solar radiation coincides with low wind speeds. Keeping the lights on during these dark doldrums is the holy grail of a successful energy transition. This panel discussion will feature a beauty contest of potential solutions to the problem, taking a dedicated cross-border approach.
The Embassy of Switzerland in Germany and the University of St. Gallen cordially invite you to this panel discussion in the context of the executive education programme (CAS) in renewable energy management (rem-unisg.ch).
Programme:
11.15 Registration
11.30 Welcome by Daniela Schneider, Deputy Head of Mission, Swiss Embassy in Germany, and Rolf Wüstenhagen, Full Professor of Management of Renewable Energies, University of St.Gallen
11.45 Panel discussion featuring:
- Margarita Aleksieva, Head of Business Unit Wind and Solar, BKW
- Felix Dembski, VP Regulatory Affairs, sonnen
- Thierry Lepercq, Founder & President, HyDeal
- Jörg Spicker, Senior Strategic Advisor, Swissgrid
- Moderation: Dr. Melinda Crane, Journalist, Deutsche Welle
12.30 Q&A with the audience
12.50 Following the panel discussion, an Apéro riche will be served.
Please note that due to space restrictions admission will be granted on a “first come, first served” basis. You will receive a confirmation by e-mail prior to the event.
Important information: A valid identity document will be required at the entrance.
Please note that there is no parking space available in the immediate surroundings of the Embassy. Therefore, the use of public transport is recommended. By participating in the event, the participant agrees to be in photos and videos as part of the event and consents to its publication.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Swiss Embassy, Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4a, Berlin, Germany
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