Within the framework of the second edition of the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum Second Edition, organised by Strategic Energy Corp through its units Mobility Portal Europe and Strategic Energy Europe, Benjamín Reynal, Director of Operational Coordination for the Northern Hemisphere at 360Energy, outlined the company"s vision for the renewable energy sector and shared the strategic roadmap for its operations in Europe.
Based in Argentina and with active branches in Valencia, Mexico and Italy, 360Energy positions itself as a company offering fully integrated energy solutions, covering the entire project lifecycle from development and construction to energy commercialisation, operation, and maintenance.
Reynal revealed that 2025 will mark a key milestone for the company: "Storage will become part of all projects. https://www.youtube.com/live/6viQvFjYKGg?feature=shared&t=9464 The second event of the year by Strategic Energy Corp was a two-part virtual session, co-organised with Mobility Portal Europe and Strategic Energy Europe.
Strategic Energy Corp, in partnership with Future Energy Summit (FES), hosts major renewable energy gatherings, as FES stands as the leading platform for renewable energy dialogue in Spanish-speaking countries.
Notably, on 24 June, the third edition of FES Iberia 2025 will take place at Colegio Caminos (Auditorio Betancourt, C. de Almagro, 42, Chamberí) in Madrid. (Relive the previous edition here).
The meeting will feature companies such as Iberdrola, Nextracker, Engie, Grenergy, Statkraft, Acciona Energía, Red Eléctrica, and EDP Renovables, alongside key representatives from Spain"s regional governments and Latin America.
Key discussion topics will include solar and wind energy, energy storage, green hydrogen, distributed generation, PPAs, auctions, and new projects.
Storage and hybridisation: the new standard"Batteries are already in the market, and they"re what"s coming next, Reynal stated, emphasising that all of the company"s new developments will be hybridised with storage systems.
The strategic shift reflects a broader industry need to boost flexibility and grid stability, particularly in the context of increasingly saturated transmission infrastructure in several European countries.
360Energy brings valuable know-how from Latin America.
The firm pioneered the first battery-hybridised renewable project connected to Argentina"s national transmission grid.
Reynal explained that this hands-on experience forms the foundation of the company"s European expansion. "It"s a model we"ve studied thoroughly, and we"re now applying it in Europe, he added.
Partnership with Stellantis: energy autonomy as a business modelOne of the centrepieces of this strategy is the partnership with Stellantis, one of the world"s largest automotive manufacturers.
Stellantis has committed to achieving energy self-sufficiency across all its production facilities, a target that aligns perfectly with 360Energy"s hybridisation approach.
"Where feasible, these plants will be powered through on-site generation, using hybrid systems with batteries and wind power," Reynal stated.
The collaboration not only ensures energy independence but also reinforces resilience in the face of volatile electricity markets.
Beyond Stellantis, 360Energy is receiving interest from other industrial players eager to replicate this model.
According to Reynal, the combination of technical expertise, operational integration, and financial viability makes hybridisation with storage the most promising path forward.
Challenges and competitiveness in the European marketSpeaking about the European market, Reynal acknowledged that while the regulatory environment and access to financing are favourable, competition is intense. "It"s a highly mature market with extremely low energy prices, which demands maximum efficiency from developers, he noted.
In response, 360Energy leverages its vertically integrated business model to deliver cost-effective solutions from inception to commissioning.
"Companies like ours, which oversee the full project lifecycle, are best positioned to thrive in such a competitive environment," Reynal asserted.
A major hurdle, however, lies in the shortage of skilled labour.
"Finding qualified personnel to meet Europe"s massive project pipeline is increasingly difficult," he warned.
Despite this, he highlighted that access to technology, logistics and supply chains remains more robust and predictable than in Latin America, a factor that eases implementation.
An irreversible transition and a major opportunityReynal concluded his intervention with a clear message of optimism. "Renewables still represent a small share of Europe"s energy mix there"s everything left to build, he said.
He believes that 2025 and 2026 will be the decisive years for battery storage, driven by the technical demands of the grid and the rising cost-effectiveness of hybrid models.
"We"re optimistic because there"s a lot of work to be done and plenty of opportunities in Europe, he affirmed.
With storage and hybridisation at the centre of its strategy, 360Energy positions itself to play a leading role in the next phase of Europe"s energy transition.