Jinko Energy Exchange – Hamburg | 19 March 2026

Jinko successfully hosted the Energy Exchange – Exclusive Investor Event in Hamburg on 19 March 2026, bringing together leading investors, developers, lenders, and industry experts to discuss the growing role of PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Europe. The event reinforced the positioning of PV + BESS as system-critical infrastructure and highlighted Jinko’s role as a bankable partner for utility-scale projects.

The agenda featured contributions from Frank Niendorf (JinkoSolar) and moderator Jonathan Gifford (Climate Copy), alongside keynote speakers Gerard Reid (Strategic Advisor in Energy Transition) and Michael Morris (Solar Global Council). Jinko experts Mario Quintana (ESG), Doruk Aydemir (PV), and Pietro Peterlana (ESS) provided insights into ESG, technology performance, and product bankability.

The investor panel, moderated by Jonathan Gifford, included Stefan Müller (Enerparc), Dr. Max Koentopp (TÜV Rheinland), Xiao Liu (HSBC), Shan Tomouk (Benchmark Mineral Intelligence), and Roberto Murgioni (Jinko ESS). The discussion addressed what makes PV + BESS truly bankable for utilities and infrastructure investors, covering key themes such as the limitations of standalone PV, evolving battery economics and revenue models, financing criteria and lender expectations, system integration and grid access challenges, execution quality, and the importance of independent technical assurance. Additional focus areas included safety and certification standards, supply chain dynamics, regulatory developments such as the European Battery Regulation, and future technology trends including long-duration storage.

Overall, the Hamburg Energy Exchange successfully reinforced Jinko’s positioning at the center of the PV + BESS investment landscape in Europe, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and generating strong momentum for future commercial opportunities.

Frank Niendorf /VP Europe, JinkoSolar

Gerard Reid /Strategic Advisor in Energy Transition with a focus on Finance, Geopolitics, and Technology

Michael Morris​ /Director of Growth and Partnerships, Solar Global Council​

Mario Quintana​ /ESG Manager Europe, JinkoSolar​

Doruk Aydemir /Product Management Team Leader, JinkoSolar

Pietro Peterlana ​/Sales Manager ESS Central ​& Southwestern Europe, Jinko ESS​

Roberto Murgioni ​/EU GM ESS, Jinko ESS EU​

Stefan Müller ​/Co-Founder, Shareholder and Board Member, Enerparc AG & Shan Tomouk​ BESS and Energy Lead, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

Xiao Liu ​/Director of Global Sales, Sustainable Finance & Transition, HSBC​

Dr. Max Koentopp /​Global Business Coordinator – ​PV Power Plants, TÜV Rheinland​