1st annual SOLAR FLEX international conference in Prague

Decarbonising the European Energy sector will only be possible by effectively integrating storage and flexibility sources into national and European plans and strategies. When facing challenges such as highly volatile and sometimes negative electricity prices or grid congestion, solar investors and developers around Europe are looking at was to hybridise their power sources and integrate them into the flexibility markets.

Czechia might be ahead of the curve in this regard with most new projects already conceived as PV+storage hybrids and the standalone BESS-market on the verge of a boom. With this in mind, the Czech Solar Association, the Czech Energy Storage Asociation AKU-BAT and Solar Power Europe are inviting you to attend the first international conference on PV+flexibility in Czechia SOLAR FLEX where we will be tackling the following questions:

What lessons can Europe learn from Czechia and vice versa?
How will European and national policies align to facilitate growth in the sector?
How can grids benefit from higher flexibility integration and how can hybrid projects be connected effectively?
What effect will flexibility have on corporate PPAs?
Is PV without storage feasible these days?
How to fully utilise the boom in residential battery systems in Czechia?

The event is aimed at:

International and national PV investors and developers
BESS solutions providers
Electricity merchants and aggregators
European and national policy leaders
Financing institutions
Technology manufacturers
and other PV+storage professionals

PROGRAMME AND SPEAKERS

The SolarFlex conference program is divided into thematic panels focusing on key areas of the industry. You can find the full overview below:

8:30 – 9:00 I Registration and welcome coffee

9:00 - 10:00

High-level opening panel

Paula Dorado, European Comission (DG Ener)

On-line Keynote

Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO, SolarPower Europe

René Neděla, Deputy Minister Energy Section, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic

Jan Fousek, CEO, Czech Energy Storage Association (AKU-BAT CZ)

Jan Krčmář, Executive Director, Czech Solar Association (Solární asociace)

10:00 – 10:30 I Coffee break

10:30 - 12:00

Panel 2: Solar and storage - business models and challenges

Ján Karaba, Director, Slovak Solar Association SAPI SK

Moderator

Jan Srna, Managing Director Enery Portfolio Optimization CZ, Enery

Integrating BESS – Value beyond the traditional PPA

Zacc Farodoye, Business Development Manager BESS, JINKO

Insights from the Supply Side: What Makes It from Pipeline to Delivery

Martin Pich, Trading Division Director, MND

Outlook of PVE and BESS optimization

Ondřej Šumavský, Business Development Manager, Solar Global Energy

Beyond Combustion: Operating the First Fossil-Free Aggregation Block in Czechia

Jan Szabó, Head of Trading, bezDodavatele

Futures of PV and BESS on the market (no-subsidy for MWh) (Focus on the Czech market)

12:00 – 13:00 I Lunch

13:00 - 15:00

Panel 3: Storage and the grid - opportunities and challenges

Jan Fousek, CEO, Czech Energy Storage Association (AKU-BAT CZ)

Moderator

René Neděla, Deputy Minister Energy Section, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic

Regulation, BSAE connection and the future of flexibility in practice

Pavel Šolc, Member of the Board, ČEPS

Role of Flexibility for the transmission grid

Alexandr Černý, Director Department of Regulatory Activities and International Cooperation, Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ)

Innovation in Tariff Structure and Setting Conditions for Energy Storage Operation

Jan Kůla, Transformation Manager, ČEZ Distribuce

Electricity storage facilities from the perspective of Distribution System Operators

Martin Chytra, Senior Project Manager, EG.D.

Flexibility from the perspective of Distribution System Operators and its impacts

Michal Macenauer, Strategy Directory, EGU

Electricity balance and flexibility as of early 2026

Minh-Quan Dang, Technical ESS Sales Manager, Sungrow

Grid Forming Technology and Capability

15:00 – 15:30 I Coffee break

15:30 - 17:00

Panel 4: The key role of aggregators and energy optimisers

Petr Řeháček, Former Director, SAF/AKU-BAT CZ

Moderator, Keynote: State of play of flexibility in Czechia

Petya Dimova, Head of EPO, Enery

Aggregators as Market Enablers: Unlocking Flexibility Across Regional Energy Systems

Lukáš Dobeš, Managing Director, TEDOM ESCO

The new era of business flexibility: Batteries, grid-independent aggregation, and a new tariff structure

Catarina Augusto, Head of System Integration, SolarPower Europe

Operationalising Europe’s Flexibility Agenda: from batteries to demand response

Andrej Stančík, Senior Policy Advisor, Energy Traders Europe

Managing unprecedent level of uncertainty – Role of traders in changing markets

17:00 – 17:10 I Closing session

TICKETS

MEMBERS
Best Price

Price: 299 EUR

Discounted rate for members of Czech Solar Association, AKU-BAT CZ and SolarPower Europe. Includes full conference access, materials, and catering.

To be eligeble for the discounted price, please enter the discount code you have received from your association.

NON-MEMBERS

Price: 399 EUR

Regular rate for non-members. Includes all sessions, coffee breaks, and networking.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Venue

Stages Hotel Prague, A Tribute
Českomoravská 19a
190 00 Prague 9

Public Transport

Metro
Station Vysočanská (Due to ongoing renovations, Českomoravská station on Metro Line B is temporarily closed)

Tram and bus stop
Poliklinika Vysočany or Divadlo Gong

Railway station
Praha-Vysočany or Praha-Libeň

Parking

Parking in the hotel garage.
Price: 550 CZK per 24 hours, or 50 CZK per hour

Additional parking is available in a parking garage near the hotel.
Price: 1,200 CZK/24 hours.

SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERS

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Join us as a sponsor for the 2026 conference and enjoy exclusive opportunities to showcase your products, participate in networking sessions, and feature your brand in our marketing materials. Our sponsorship packages are designed to fit your business objectives and maximize your exposure.

Get in touch today to explore sponsorship options and reserve your place.