Electricity Storage Future Forum 2016

The Electricity Storage Future Forum, to be held from 23–25 February 2016 at the Powerhouse Museum, in Sydney, Australia, will bring together energy sector leaders, with state and federal government representatives, peak bodies and technology disruptors, for a forum dedicated to examining the current and emerging trends for energy storage in Australia.

The disruption of electricity markets and the growth of solar PV in recent years has seen energy storage systems emerge as a critical element in the transformation of electricity markets. The global  market  for  grid-connected  residential  photovoltaic (PV) solar installations along with storage is  expected to reach 900 MW in 2018 from a 2014 level of 90 MW in 2014; while global revenue for installed energy storage enabling technology is expected to hit $21.5 billion in 2024. All of this could translate to a commercial market of approximately 3000 MW in Australia by 2030.

Why attend?

The forum will examine the key challenges for integration of electricity storage into the energy market:

• Reducing barriers to the deployment and integration of electricity storage through effective policy to advance storage uptake while maintaining the integrity of energy markets.
• Forecasting the impact of electricity storage, electric vehicles and fuel switching on the electricity market.
• Positing potential changes to business models as distributors, networks and retailers adjust to expansion of storage.
• Examining key regulatory issues for the deployment of new technologies by new and existing players and for integration of storage into the market.
• Assessing the value and cost-effectiveness of storage throughout the value chain and understanding the implications for energy economics.
• Understanding the transformation of the energy consumer and the implications for the structure of electricity markets.

Who should attend?

The Electricity Storage Future Forum will be attended by decision-makers from stakeholder groups across the energy sector and will include:

• Federal and state governments and government departments responsible for energy market policy and regulation
• Energy technology and equipment vendors
• Energy sector investors
• Electricity generators
• Electricity transmission, distribution and retail
• Large energy users
• Energy market analysts and professional services firms
• Investment banks
• Consumer organisations and experts

Click here to register.