Strategy & Investment

Afternoon programme

Strategy & Investment

13:15 - 13:45 Fireside Chat

EED vs. German Energy Efficiency Act

13:45 - 14:30 Panel discussion

What's the future for Germany with the Energy Efficiency Act?

14:30 - 14:50 Keynote

Contemporary Data Center Design - Why Data Centers deserve a sustainable design approach

14:50 - 15:30 Panel Discussion

Does a green facade make a Data Center green?

The DC industry is talking about green facades and photovoltaik. New designs needs to be innovative. This panel will discuss:

• Sustainable design & construction
• Innovation
• How can Data Center effect their urban environment in a positive way

15:30 - 15:50 Keynote

Energy transition - where is Germany and how to achieve targets?

15:50 - 16:10 Keynote

How Power Purchase Agreements support the Energy Transition

In 2020, only about 1 percent of the green power plant capacity in Europe was financed by Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). However, these long-term power purchase agreements are currently in vogue among companies, as they allow them to reduce CO2 emissions and at the same time buy electricity cheaply; by the early 2030s, the expansion of RE plants is expected to be almost entirely handled through power purchase agreements.

European and federal regulations and strict financial and sustainability reporting requirements are increasing the pressure on companies to purchase unsubsidised electricity from renewable sources.

This keynote deals with

• the history of PPAs in Europe
• Comparison of Physical / Virtual PPAs
• Opportunities & hurdles in implementation / pricing
• Prospects for growth

16:10 - 16:45 Panel discussion

FUTURE PROOF: How to secure green and reliable power in Germany

This panel will discuss:

• Renewable energy / availability / energy crisis
• Is hydrogen the future?
• Energy pricing

16:45 - 17:00 Keynote

Summary of the day