Renewable energy is rapidly transforming the energy industry, creating a more diverse sector with enormous opportunities for new technologies, new businesses, and new ideas. Investments in renewable energy are skyrocketing in line with ambitious national goals aimed at reducing carbon emissions. As renewable energy capacity grows, one viable solution to achieve energy sustainability goals is energy storage. This course is designed to provide an overview of battery energy storage systems, enabling participants to assess the advantages and challenges of this technology and become familiar with key concepts of such systems.
Topics Covered during the Battery Course - The Commercial Aspect of Storage Solutions in Romania and Worldwide:
⚡ Romanian Market and Legislation for Storage;
⚡ Types of Storage Markets and Services in Romania and the EU;
⚡ Business Plan, Costs, and IRR;
⚡ Case Study: Technical and Commercial Operation of Mireasa Hybrid 216 MWh
⚡ Storage solutions and equipment.
⚡ Used equipment and software solutions.
Lectori
Mihaela Popescu - with 10 years of experience in Strategic Project Management, has developed a comprehensive skill set over time, including analyzing various sources of information, team leadership, and interdisciplinary coordination. In pursuit of working in complex and innovative fields, she joined Monsson Group in 2023, assuming the role of Coordinator of the Asset Management Department of the Energy Storage System. In this position, Mihaela Popescu has contributed to identifying the most effective operational strategies for Monsson Group's new storage capacity.
Alexandru Bratosin is an electrical engineer who has overseen the commissioning and operational testing program for Monsson's 24 MWh energy storage pilot project, currently the largest in Romania. Since 2007, Alexandru has demonstrated a proven track record of delivering excellent work in the maritime sector across multiple international companies. He started as an electrical officer and progressed to roles such as electrical supervisor and senior electrical superintendent for new ship construction projects, managing major endeavors in countries like China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Spain. Since 2022, Alexandru has been a project manager in the renewable sector at Monsson SRL, where he is responsible for the energy storage system and photovoltaic parks.
To whom is it addressed
The course is aimed at individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the battery storage industry from both technical and business perspectives. Participants will learn about the concept of electricity production from renewable sources and the main characteristics of this industry. They will be able to assess macro-level opportunities in this sector as well as trends in technologies and new methods of integrating renewables into current energy systems. Additionally, upon completion of the course, they will be familiarized with the main stages involved in developing a project for the production and storage of electricity from renewable sources.
Curriculum
- General context of the EU and Romanian energy market, 2025
- Romanian energy market 2024-2030
- Global trends in energy prices and technology types
- Energy storage and types of storage
- Energy storage in batteries. Characteristics and main advantages
o Advantages/Disadvantages of different technologies
o Key features
- General principles for designing storage systems
- General principles for developing storage systems – Romania
- Legislation on Storage 2024-2025
- Minimum technical and commercial requirements for market compliance
- Development / authorization process from TSO perspective
o Case study: stand-alone battery in Romania
o Case study: behind the meter battery in Romania
o Financing and Business Plan
- Case study: Technical Operation in the Market – Mireasa 216 MWh
8h
+VAT
or the equivalent in lei at the BNR exchange rate + 1% on the invoice issue date
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