The market today – and the future we want to create

Together with strong and far-sighted partners, Repono is shaping
Europe’s large-scale, power system for a more sustainable future.

While green is growing,
new challenges arise

By 2030, almost 50% of Europe’s green house gases will be replaced by renewable energy production. 30% of which will be intermittent production. At the same time, the energy production mechanism will change drastically by becoming decentralized. And on top of that, the aging transmission system is not designed for decentralization.

In other words, grid stabilization and capacity management is crucial.

Europe is on an exciting sustainability journey – but also in dire need of a stable renewable energy market. And we are looking at a massive increase of electrification user cases. To be able to handle this and reach the desired renewable destination, many challenges must be faced.

This is how we face the challenges

By deploying and operating Battery Energy Storage Systems, Repono is securing balance to the grid. And by selling the surplus, we enable a balanced renewable energy market. This will ensure the grid stabilization and capacity management Europe needs in order to reach net zero by 2030.

Together with our trusted partners, we can effectively deploy a rapid roll-out of electricity storage solutions, at scale.

How it works

In the dynamic landscape of the European energy market, optimizing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is crucial for maximizing returns and ensuring efficient operations. Identifying the best markets for deploying new assets is essential. By analyzing market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and potential revenue streams, Repono can strategically position its BESS to seize the most lucrative opportunities.

During operations, Repono’s BESS must access and tap into the most optimum revenue stack available in each market which is achieved through a flexible approach to integration with optimizers and traders. This allows for real-time adjustments and strategic participation in profitable segments such as frequency regulation, energy arbitrage, and capacity markets.

Our adaptability not only enhances profitability but also contributes to grid stability and the broader integration of renewable energy sources across Europe.

Repono enables the change

So, how do we know that Repono’s solution will make the difference needed? First off, we have the right software and technology expertise that ensures the right conditions for safe and effective Battery Energy Storage System solutions.

Secondly, our political support is outstanding and our backing from important strategic investors is as strong as our strategic European network.

We can and will empower Europe with the sustainable energy needed to reach net zero by 2030.

Step by step

Repono owns and operates large-scale energy storage systems through a variety of models and using highly automatized processes. There are currently three pillars to how we operate:

1. Short-term
spot markets

Short-term spot markets are exchanges for electricity buyers and sellers. There are various sub-markets based on different time schedules, including day-ahead, intra-day and continuous intra-day trading. As an ongoing, transparent market, energy storage operators can bid based on the energy they have stored and inject it into the grid at the right time. By monitoring the exchange market, they can choose when to charge the battery from the grid and when to sell, typically charging overnight and selling the next day. Due to volatility, the more real-time the market, the more profitable it is.

2. Ancillary
services

Ancillary services are used to ensure grid stability and security of supply. The optimal grid frequency in Europe is 50 Hz, and operators are constantly monitoring the grid to make sure it does not drop or spike outside of this range. Storage can therefore play an important role on these so-called balancing markets, by offering ancillary services to stabilize the grid. As renewable energy sources increase, volatility increases and so does the need for balancing services of the electricity grid.

3. Power Purchase
Agreements (PPA)

A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a bi-lateral agreement for long-term electricity supply between off takers and energy producers. Many large industrial players in Europe are currently signing PPAs with renewable energy operators for fixed term delivery of energy at set prices. Storage has a crucial role to play here to supply the baseload and fill in when sun or wind power is not available.