As the energy transition accelerates, battery storage systems (BESS) are taking center stage — not just as a technical solution, but as a critical enabler of flexibility, stability, and profitability in tomorrow’s energy system. At Solar Power Finland 2025, we shine a spotlight on the evolution of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and its growing role in shaping the electricity market.
Powering the Grid of the Future
We are proud to welcome Antero Reilander, Customer Manager at Fingrid, to open the BESS-focused section of the program with his presentation: “Electricity System of the Future and BESS”.
With over 25 years at Finland’s transmission system operator, Reilander brings a wealth of experience across grid operations, planning, regulation, and renewable energy integration. He has been working on grid connections for renewables since the early 2000s, and today, he plays a central role in aligning grid planning with the evolving needs of customers and the energy market.
In his talk, Reilander will explore how the future grid must adapt to the demands of a decentralized and decarbonized energy system — highlighting the strategic role that battery storage will play in supporting system flexibility, ensuring reliability, and enabling renewable integration. Expect forward-looking insights into grid development, connection strategies, and the policies shaping storage deployment in Finland and beyond.
From Investment to Impact: A Live Dialogue on BESS Business Cases
What does it take to build a profitable BESS project? Right after Reilander’s presentation, we turn the spotlight to the financial side of energy storage in an engaging on-stage discussion: “BESS: Investments, Funding & Profitability”.
This session brings together two leading figures in the Nordic energy space:
🔹 Miika Pilli, Head of Business Development at Neoen, and
🔹 Ossi Ikonen, Client Executive at Alight.
Together, they will unpack the realities of investing in battery storage in today’s market — from project financing and cost structures to revenue models and PPAs. With Neoen actively developing a major portfolio of hybrid and standalone BESS projects in Finland, and Alight pioneering solar + storage solutions for corporate clients, this dialogue promises to deliver hands-on insights from both the developer and buyer perspective.
Both speakers bring deep strategic and operational experience. Ikonen, with a background at UPM, Stora Enso, and Neste, understands the corporate buyer mindset. Pilli, leading Neoen’s fast-growing Finnish team, has a front-row seat to large-scale renewable investments and storage innovation in one of Europe’s most dynamic energy markets.
Why You Should Attend
Whether you’re a utility-scale developer, technology provider, energy buyer, or policy strategist, Solar Power Finland 2025 offers a unique opportunity to engage with the key players driving the future of battery storage. From grid integration to business models, you’ll gain valuable perspectives on where the market is headed — and how you can be part of it.
Secure your ticket today and get a front-row seat to the future of energy storage.
Solar Power Finland 2025 | Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki | 22 May 2025
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