Volatile power prices:

 

Are batteries Europe's new hedge?

 

 

Statkraft Webinar | March 10 | 10:00 CET 

 

 

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Volatile power prices: Are batteries Europe's new hedge?

Europe’s power markets are no longer transitioning. They are operating inside a renewable-led system. 

Rapid wind and solar expansion is reshaping price behaviour across major markets, widening spreads, increasing negative price events, and redefining how organisations manage risk and revenue. 

Battery energy storage and flexibility are emerging as strategic tools, not just technical assets. 

Join Statkraft’s market experts for a practical discussion on navigating structural volatility and strengthening energy strategy in this new operating environment. 

 

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Agenda

The macro shift: From transition to renewable-led markets

Clean energy investment has accelerated rapidly, pushing renewable penetration in Europe toward approximately 50%. As costs decline and capacity grows, volatility is increasingly becoming structural rather than cyclical. 

Germany case study — When variability drives price extremes

Periods of low renewable output (“Dunkelflaute”) alongside solar surges are creating both expensive supply gaps and rising negative price hours. Market data illustrates why flexible capacity is becoming critical. 

UK case study — Moving beyond hedging to capture opportunity

How asset owners can leverage flexibility not only to manage risk but also to generate revenue. Includes insights from Statkraft’s flex portfolio and a real-world collaboration with Statera. 

Italy case study — Managing solar cannibalisation

As solar generation accelerates, capture rates face mounting pressure. Learn how tailored flexibility solutions, including virtual battery structures, can optimise sourcing and mitigate cannibalisation risk.

Q&A and closing insights

Practical discussion focused on what structural volatility means for energy strategy and why flexibility is fast becoming essential. 

Why this conversation matters now 

Global investment in clean energy is now twice that of fossil fuels, with solar and wind driving nearly half of Europe’s power mix. While this transformation improves long-term system economics, it is also introducing new operational realities: 

  • Greater price volatility 
  • Declining capture rates 
  • Periods of oversupply and negative pricing 
  • Increasing exposure to weather-driven variability 

For asset owners and energy buyers alike, flexibility is becoming central to maintaining competitiveness. 

This webinar examines how battery storage supports stronger procurement strategies, unlocks diversified revenue opportunities, and enables more predictable, bankable outcomes across energy-intensive sectors. 

 

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What you’ll gain 

  • Understand the structural drivers behind Europe’s evolving power prices 
  • Learn how flexibility is reshaping asset and procurement strategy 
  • Explore revenue opportunities enabled by battery storage 
  • See how leading organisations are managing risk in volatile markets 
  • Gain practical insights across Germany, the UK and Italy 

Who should attend 

  • Renewable asset owners and investors 
  • Industrial and commercial energy buyers 
  • Energy procurement and risk professionals 
  • CFOs and finance leaders 
  • Strategy and sustainability executives 

Meet the Speakers

  • Christina Louise Lubrani

    Lead International Marketing

    A marketing and communications leader with over a decade in the global energy sector. She shapes Statkraft’s international go-to-market strategy, strengthening positioning and value creation. Previously at Enel and Cognite, she brings cross-industry insight to the energy transition.

  • Annkathrin Rabe

    Head of Downstream Origination in Germany

    Has over 12 years’ energy-sector experience across strategy, market analysis and PPAs. She structures tailored power solutions for off-takers, negotiates complex contracts and develops new products, advising customers on European renewables and navigating a complex energy market.

  • Matthew Hunt

    Head of UK Portfolio Management, Statkraft

    Has led Statkraft’s UK Portfolio Management team since 2016, overseeing pricing, trading and market risk for a complex portfolio. With experience at RWE, British Energy, Gazprom and Koch, he has guided market cycles and developed widely used virtual wind, solar, peaker and battery products.

  • Marika Savoia

    Head of Downstream Origination Italy, Statkraft

    Leads downstream origination in Italy, structuring energy solutions and long-term PPAs with renewable developers and corporate buyers. With nearly 20 years’ experience, including Edison and EDF Trading, she has helped grow Statkraft’s role in Italy’s corporate and long-term PPA market.

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