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Europe's largest Exhibition for Batteries and Energy Storage Systems MESSE MÜNCHEN, GERMANY

ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE | EES EUROPE

CHARGING THE FUTURE

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PHOTO. Batteries and energy storage is a key topic for the energy transition.

STORE POWER EFFICIENTLY – AND SUCCESSFULLY BRING INNOVATIONS ONTO THE MARKET

Renewable energies are perfectly complemented by energy storage systems, which can absorb the power generated and make it available again when needed. Renewable energy storage solutions of all sizes, from residential and commercial devices to large-scale storage systems for stabilizing the grid, represent a strong growth market. For example, the German Solar Association (BSW-Solar) predicts that the number of solar storage systems installed in Germany will virtually double to 100,000 by the end of 2018. Meanwhile, GTM Research estimates that the US energy storage sector will have an annual market volume of more than $1 billion by 2018. The expansion of energy storage systems, the rising popularity of electric vehicles and falling cell prices are causing rechargeable batteries to become more and more widespread. Avicenne Energy expects the annual market volume of all rechargeable battery technology sales to reach 475 gigawatt hours’ worth or $80 billion worldwide by 2020.

BATTERIES AND ENERGY STORAGE IS A KEY TOPIC

Numerous research institutes and companies are developing solutions for the energy transition, such as virtual power plants and energy storage communities. These developments are a sign that generation, storage, distribution and consumption can no longer be regarded as stand-alone processes. Smart renewable energy, which encompasses the combination of energy generation, storage, grid integration and energy management, is also a crucial topic for the energy storage industry. The available storage technologies are under continuous development, batteries are becoming more and more powerful and customized solutions for systems integration are emerging. ees Europe brings players together from all along the value-added chain. Alongside stationary energy storage systems, another area of focus is on battery research, battery production technologies and battery materials, battery components and battery testing. An entire area of the hall dedicated to hydrogen technology and fuel cells rounds out the range of exhibits at ees Europe.

ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE | EES EUROPE

PHOTOS. Market-ready energy storage systems in all sizes using dif ferent technologies are presented at ees Europe.

In just a few short years, ees Europe has become one of the battery and energy storage industry’s leading platforms. It acts as a meeting point for suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and commercial users of stationary energy storage solutions. ees Europe always shines the spotlight on renewable energies. Power2Drive creates a platform for manufacturers of traction batteries and solutions for charging infrastructure and electric mobility as part of The

smarter E Europe, located directly next to the ees Europe battery technology and battery research exhibition segment in hall C1. The ees Europe Conference, which is held alongside the exhibition, and the Intersolar Europe Conference bring together all the stakeholders in the new energy world. Combined under the umbrella of The smarter E Europe, these events and the other exhibitions and conferences will fulfill this requirement more successfully than ever in the future.

EXHIBITOR PROFILE

Battery Cell Manufacturers Battery Pack Manufacturers Energy Storage System Suppliers Distributors Service Providers Project Developers/EPCs Energy Storage System Integrators Research Institutes Battery testing Institutes, Test Equipment Manufacturers Battery Production Equipment & Materials Fuel Cell Manufacturers Hydrogen / Power2Gas

VISITOR PROFILE

Manufacturers and Systems Providers of the Batteries and Energy Storage Sector

Manufacturers and Systems Providers of the Renewable Energies Sector

Systems Integrators for Batteries, Energy Storage Systems and E-Mobility

Utilities Grid Operators Municipalities, Public Institutions Energy Trading Companies RE Power Plants operators Planners and Installers Equipment & materials manufacturers Planners and Operators of UPS and back-up Power Systems

EES EUROPE – EUROPE'S LARGEST AND MOST-ATTENDED EXHIBITION FOR BATTERIES AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

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EXHIBITION QUICK FACTS

Dates June 20–22, 2018Hours 9:00am–6:00pm | Wednesday 9:00am–6:00pm | Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm | FridayVenue Messe München 81823 Munich, GermanyHalls B1 and C1Exhibitors 250+ ees exhibitors in halls B1 and C1 450+ suppliers of products and solutions for

energy storage technologies and energy storage systems, grid infrastructure, and solutions for the integration of renewable energy

1,200+ exhibitors in total at The smarter E EuropeExhibition space 18,000 sqm (86,000 sqm The smarter E Europe)Visitors 50,000+ Total Attendance 65,000+ Application form www.ees-europe.com For Exhibitors Applications

Rental rates and costs Floor space per sqm Re-Booking¹ Members² Regular price Row booth €207 €209 €219Corner booth €220 €223 €233 Peninsula booth €229 €232 €242 Island booth €238 €241 €251 1 Previous year’s exhibitors: Exhibitors at one of The smarter E Europe exhibitions held in 2017

which register by July 31, 2017.2 Member Rate: Participants of the Membership Program who exhibited at one of the

exhibitions of The smarter E Europe 2017 or in at least one additional exhibition of Intersolar India, Intersolar South America, Intersolar Middle East or Intersolar and ees North America within the past 12 months of application submission qualify for the member rate. Please be aware: a retroactive discount is not possible.

CONTACT

Sabine Kloos Project Development at ees Global Solar Promotion GmbH Tel.: +49 7231 58598-13 Fax: +49 7231 58598-28 kloos@ees-europe.com

Alice BradeProject AssistantSolar Promotion GmbHTel.: +49 7231 58598-208Fax: +49 7231 58598-28brade@ees-europe.com

EXHIBITION SEGMENTS

Energy storage technologies Lithium-based batteries Lead-based batteries Redox flow batteries Other battery technologies Recycling/second use Fuel cells (Ultra)capacitors Power-to-gas (hydrogen, electrolysis, methanation, infrastructure, etc.)

Other energy storage technologies

Energy storage system components and equipment Battery management systems Power electronics for storage systems Battery testing, inspection systems, safety Cooling/temperature management

Battery production technologies/ machine and plant construction

Battery materials Battery cell production Battery module production and system installation/assembly

Integration/automation technology

Energy storage systems Stationary applications for residential buildings Stationary commercial and industrial applications Stationary applications for utilities and grid operators Uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) EPC contracting/project development for energy storage systems

ICT, software for energy storage systems

Grid infrastructure and solutions for the integration of renewable energy, e.g.

Electricity trading and marketing Grid system services

Other, e.g. Engineering Research and development Test institutes

Organizers Partners

ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE | EES EUROPE

PHOTOS. ees Europe: Your platform for innovation.

ees AWARD 2018Submit your new development for this prestigious technology prize and attract media and industry interest as an ees AWARD finalist – or even the winner! Apply over the ees AWARD portal before March 23, 2018:

www.ees-events.com ees AWARD

MAKE THE MOST OF THE EXTENSIVE RANGE OF ACCOMPANYING OFFERS AT EES EUROPE!

Membership ProgramCollect loyalty points for your company with the Membership Program by participating in our exhibitions worldwide and booking sponsorship offers. Depending on your total points, you are then categorized into one of three status levels: Global Member, Preferred Member or Member. Your company can take advantage of many valuable benefits, depending on your status level. The Membership Program is available to all exhibitors, free of charge. Detailed information is available at www.ees-events.com Membership

You can register for the Membership Program via the Exhibitor Cockpit.

Exceptional exhibitor services and excellent visibility among your target groupDiscover a wealth of possibilities for marketing and advertising, including customized sponsorship offers, entry vouchers and invitations for your customers, as well as individualized advertising banners. With exhibition tours by experts, specialized workshops, presentations in the exhibition forums and special exhibits, the participation of exhibitors and visitors creates a highly efficient platform for exchanging industry knowledge and raising your company’s visibility.

Establish international contacts – in your industry and beyondWith over 50% of the visitors coming from outside Germany, ees Europe is a very international exhibition. Numerous country-specific shared booths and delegations from all over the world attract the international battery and energy storage industry to ees Europe in Munich, as well as project developers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and political decision makers from the most important international markets for renewable energies and e-mobility. 12 official international representative offices are on hand with support for anyone aiming to move into promising international markets through the global ees exhibitions and conferences.

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PHOTOS. ees Europe – Europe's most-visited and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems together with a top-level accompanying conference.

ees Europe Conference: Expertise for the batteries and energy storage industryThe organizers of ees Europe, working together with the experts from the ees Europe Conference committee and the prestigious conference partners, put together a highly topical two-day program focusing on the most important market and technological trends for energy storage. Be sure to catch the lively panel discussions and networking events held in an inviting and professional atmosphere. Make the most of your conference ticket and visit the conference sessions held in parallel at Intersolar Europe for an overview of the new energy world.

CONFERENCE QUICK FACTS

Dates June 19–20, 2018Hours 9:00am–6:00pmVenue ICM–Internationales Congress Center München Messe München, 81823 Munich, GermanySpeakers 200 expectedParticipants 1,700 expected

Conference partners

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1,200 EXHIBITORS

165 NATIONS

50,000 VISITORS

THE SMARTER E – THE NEW ENERGY WORLD

The global energy industry is undergoing a radical transformation. Digitalization and decentralization are changing the face of the energy world for good. Renewable energy has become a crucial part of our energy supply system, with global investments in renewables surpassing those made in fossil energy sources for the fi rst time in 2015. If renewable energy is to compete against conventional sources of energy, it is not enough to simply improve how it is generated. Instead, the fi elds of generation, energy storage, distribution and consumption must be connected seamlessly and intelligently.

In order to give all these aspects the attention they deserve, the organizers of Intersolar and ees are taking the logical step of combining all topics and events concerning the new energy world under a new umbrella called The smarter E.

The smarter E will not only be a new umbrella brand, but will also act as a strong link between Intersolar, ees, and the new EM-Power and Power2Drive exhibitions. The smarter E will also create additional opportunities for addressing all the key areas along the energy value chain by providing the important topics and formats – from exhibitions, conferences and forums, to workshops, dedicated events and collaborations – with a permanent home under the new umbrella. This will allow new areas of focus to be set and better integrated, the latest developments to be addressed in more detail, and discussions between the various sectors and industries to be more actively encouraged. By following this approach, The smarter E will enable us to look at the bigger picture and beyond.

The smarter E is also a response to the developments taking place in our exhibiting companies, which are relying increasingly on integrated and intelligently connected systems and services. The same can be said of our partners, conference attendees and visitors, whose requirements are changing as a result of digitalization. In fact, with people organizing all areas of their lives digitally, consumers also require access to digital services in the energy sector. Together we share the common vision of creating a smart, sustainable and environmentally friendly energy supply system. The new umbrella brand serves as a unique platform for achieving this goal and gives the new energy world a name:

The smarter E.

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PHOTOS. From renewable energy production to energy storage and smart energy management, to charging infrastructure and e-mobility.

Intersolar Europe – Connecting Solar Business!Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry and its partners. The exhibition focuses on the areas of photovoltaics and solar thermal technologies. Since being founded 26 years ago, it has become the most important industry platform for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers and partners of the solar industry.

Power2Drive EuropePower2Drive Europe presents solutions and technologies relating to e-mobility. It reflects the opportunities and necessity of the energy transition in the transportation sector. The focus is on traction batteries for electric vehicles as well as infrastructure and technology solutions for clean mobility. The exhibition offers manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and start-ups in this growing industry a professional platform to present new developments and business models.

EM-Power EM-Power is the first exhibition in Germany where professional energy customers – with their demand for efficient energy technologies, intelligent control systems and energy savings – and the key concepts underpinning the energy transition in industry and the building sector take center stage.

Specialist conferencesThe accompanying conferences consolidate exhibition topics and shine a light on large-scale power plants, financing and intelligent networks as part of the Intersolar Europe Conference. The ees Europe Conference is taking an in-depth look at the latest trends in battery and energy storage technologies.

EXHIBITIONS AND CONFERENCES AT THE SMARTER E EUROPE 2018

automaticaJune 19–22, 2018automatica is the leading exhibition for smart automation and robotics. It features the world's largest range of robotics, assembly systems, machine vision systems and components.

PARALLEL EVENT

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EXBHITION SITE PLAN OF THE SMARTER E EUROPE 2018

EXHIBITION HALLS OF THE SMARTER E EUROPE 2018

A1 Intersolar Europe PV Cell and Module Manufacturers

A2 Intersolar Europe PV Cell and Module Manufacturers PV Components and Accessories PV Production Technologies, Materials and Accessories

A3 Intersolar Europe PV Systems Providers PV Distributors PV Products, Services PV Mounting Systems PV Tracking Systems

B1 ees Europe Stationary Battery and Energy Storage Systems Power-to-Gas, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells

B2 Intersolar Europe PV Inverters PV Monitoring, Measurement & Control Technologies Smart Renewable Energy

B3 Intersolar Europe PV Inverters PV Monitoring, Measurement & Control Technologies PV System Providers PV Distributors PV Products, Services Off-Grid Power Solar Thermal

C1 ees Europe Battery Manufacturing Equipment Battery Materials Battery Testing/Research Energy Storage Systems Power2Drive Europe Charging Infrastructure Electric Mobility

C2 EM-Power Self-Supply with Decentralized, Renewable Energy Energy Management in Industry & Buildings Energy Services

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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5

Intersolar Europeees Europe

Power2Drive EuropeEM-Power

AUTOMATICA

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A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

C2 C3 C4

ICM

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Conference ICM Entrance

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Solar Promotion GmbHKiehnlestrasse 1675172 PforzheimTel.: +49 7231 58598-0Fax: +49 7231 58598-28info@ees-europe.com

www.ees-europe.com

FWTMFreiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KGMesse Freiburg, Europaplatz 179108 Freiburg i. Br.Tel.: +49 761 3881-3700Fax: +49 761 3881-3770TheSmarterE@fwtm.de

THE SMARTER E EUROPE www.TheSmarterE.de

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EES EUROPE www.ees-europe.com

EM-POWER www.EM-Power.eu

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