IPFA Continental Europe

Grid Flexibility in Belgium: Meeting the Challenges of a Renewable Future

Elia recently announced that renewable energy production in 2023 has reached a record 28.2% (vs. 19.8% in 2022) of total electricity generation. With onshore production continuing to rise and offshore wind capacity set to expand by at least 3.5 GW by 2030, integrating these renewable sources into the grid remains a challenge.

Join us for an insightful discussion on how to meet Belgium’s flexibility objectives and ensure a resilient and adaptable electricity market.

Discussion Points:

 - The evolving electricity market – How will grid flexibility needs change by 2030?
 - Building solutions for grid stability – What are the conditions needed to meet flexibility targets?
 - International insights – How does Belgium’s situation compare with the Netherlands? 
- Scaling flexibility across Europe – What are the international perspectives on deployment?
 - Regulatory and financial considerations – How can policy changes impact business models and investment risks?

Speaker Line Up

Sylviane Bilgischer, Investment Manager and Coordinator of WalEnergie at Wallonie Entreprendre (moderator)

Christophe Degrez, Founder & Managing Director, Bnewable ​

Olivier Devolder, Customer and Markets Director, ORES

Jeff Kartanegara, Program Manager Integral Energy System, Alliander

Cédric Legros, Managing Director, BSTOR

James Matthys-Donnadieu, Chief Customers, Markets & System Officer, Elia Group

Bruno Vanderschueren, Managing Partner, Junction Growth Investors and Manager, BEWATT ​

Event Details

Registration and networking: 5.30pm

Discussion begins: 6.00pm

Networking: 7.30pm

Format: In-person briefing; keynote address, panel Q&A followed by a networking reception

Address: Wallonie Entreprendre offices, Avenue Maurice Destenay 13, 4000 Liège, Belgium