Solar + Storage - Integrating Hybrid Assets for Grid Support and Flexibility

Jaromir Simon is an energy policy and regulatory manager focused on grid integration and system flexibility. As Senior Public Policy & Business Development Manager for Energy at Tesla in Central Europe, he brings together regulatory expertise, market design insight, and grid experience to advance storage as active system infrastructure. Before joining Tesla, Jaromir held senior roles at BDEW, shaping industry positions on grid flexibility and connection reform, and advised energy and technology clients on public affairs and policy strategy at APCO Worldwide.

Mr Clerens studied law at the University of Saarbrücken and the University of Mainz. Since 1996, he has worked as a consultant for a private company specialising in European Affairs in Brussels. In his capacity as Brussels Representative of different European associations, he has been involved in the climate and energy field since 2003. He has managed the EASE office in Brussels as Secretary General since its establishment in September 2011. Since then, EASE has grown from the initial 13 founding members to over 70 and is still growing rapidly.

Hasnain Salman is a Project Energy Engineer based in Milan, working on the integration of flexibility and advanced grid services within electricity distribution networks. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Energy Engineering, his work focuses on the grid integration of EVs, flexibility markets, and system resilience. He is currently involved in EU funded initiatives and local flexibility pilots, including the MiNDFlex project in Milan. His experience spans energy systems engineering, smart grids, and electro mechanical building design across Europe, the Middle East, and India.

I lead LCP Delta's work on energy storage, supporting clients across Europe and Great Britain as they develop, invest in and operate storage assets. I bring deep expertise in market dynamics, strategy and system needs, helping organisations stay ahead in this fast-moving space. Prior to joining LCP Delta, I was a Senior Associate at Aurora Energy Research, where I led their GB analytics team and previously ran the GB Flexible Energy team, advising widely on batteries and storage. I hold an MA in Philosophy and Economics and an MSc in Ecological Economics from the University of Edinburgh.

Carsten Bakker is a System Services Product Manager at Elia Group, where he helps shape the next generation of market designs and system services that support the energy transition. With a strong focus on congestion management, he brings together technical expertise and economic insight to develop practical solutions for a rapidly evolving power sector. Since joining Elia Group in 2019, Carsten has played an active role in shaping forward-looking perspectives on the future of energy. He has contributed to and led the development of several strategic vision papers, including Powering Industry Towards Net Zero, Roadmap to Net Zero, and Accelerating to Net Zero: Redefining Energy and Mobility. His work brings together market, policy, and implementation perspectives to help accelerate the transition to a decarbonised energy system. Carsten holds Master's degrees in Business Engineering from Solvay Brussels School and in Mechanical Engineering from KU Leuven. This multidisciplinary background gives him a broad foundation for addressing complex energy market challenges.