• Understand how the region is positioning itself as a renewable energy powerhouse and what this means for investors, developers, and policymakers
• Mapping emerging key investment hotspots
• The impact of policy shifts and regulation on large-scale solar, from permitting processes to incentives and energy market reforms.

• Why Romania is emerging as a key solar market
• Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, and North Macedonia – the next wave of emerging opportunities
• Regulatory landscapes and investor sentiment in the region

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• How curtailment is shaping investment and development strategies in Greece and beyond
• Grid infrastructure challenges and the future of cross-border interconnection
• Key regulatory updates across the region and the impact on project viability

• Greece’s 3.5 GW merchant battery tender – what it means for the market
• Benefits of co-location vs. standalone storage – economic models and revenue streams
• Lessons from more mature markets: what can be applied to new developments?

As Southern Europe’s solar market matures, secondary market acquisitions and asset recycling are becoming increasingly vital strategies for investors seeking stable returns and reduced development risk. With shifting regulatory frameworks, curtailment challenges, and evolving grid dynamics, acquiring and repurposing existing solar assets presents a compelling opportunity to deploy capital efficiently, maximize operational efficiency and extend project lifespans.

• Why investors are shifting focus from greenfield developments to acquiring operational assets
• Market dynamics driving increased activity in secondary transactions across Spain, Italy, Greece, and Romania
• Evaluating risk-adjusted returns: How do secondary acquisitions compare with new-build solar investments?
• The growing role of infrastructure funds, pension funds, and institutional investors in acquiring de-risked, operational assets
• How evolving EU electricity market reforms may affect pricing

• What makes a project bankable in today’s environment?
• How asset owners and developers are navigating the evolving landscape
• Risk appetite, financing trends, and structuring deals in Southern Europe
• How can investors plan ahead to meet rising demand while avoiding curtailment risks?
• What new business models (e.g., hybrid solar + storage, VPPs) are emerging?
• How regulatory changes, such as EU electricity market reform, could shape long-term investment returns

This interactive session is your chance to dive into the unique opportunities and challenges shaping the large-scale solar market across Southern Europe. Featuring dedicated roundtables for key countries, this session offers a focused platform to explore country-specific dynamics in solar development.

Each roundtable will be facilitated by a local market expert, providing valuable insights into regulatory landscapes, investment opportunities, and market trends. Whether you’re looking to expand into new markets, understand local challenges, or connect with like-minded professionals, this session is designed to foster meaningful discussions and actionable takeaways.

Featured Markets:

• Greece
• Italy
• Bulgaria
• Romania
• Albania
• Croatia
• Iberia (Spain & Portugal)

As the day’s discussions end, unwind and indulge in an evening of relaxed networking at the Large Scale Solar Southern Europe Drinks Reception.

Whether you’re looking to deepen existing relationships or spark new collaborations, the Solar Media Team invite you to mingle with peers and future partners in an informal and convivial environment.

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Southern Europe is undergoing a significant transformation as electrification accelerates across industries, transport, and residential sectors. With increasing deployment of data centres, renewable penetration, ongoing grid constraints, and geopolitical shifts affecting energy markets, accurately anticipating power demand has never been more critical.

• How green industrial policies (EU Green Deal, REPowerEU) are driving demand for clean energy
• The role of energy-intensive sectors like data centers and battery gigafactories in reshaping regional power needs
• How nearshoring trends and new manufacturing investments in Southern Europe are influencing demand forecasting
• The impact of merchant solar projects and corporate PPAs on demand dynamics
• The role of interconnectors (e.g., Greece-Egypt, Spain-France, Italy-Tunisia) in balancing supply and demand across borders

• Greece’s strong EPC ecosystem vs. subcontractor shortages in other markets
• Material availability, logistics, and technical approaches to large-scale builds
• Should projects prioritize cost efficiency or long-term O&M strategies?

The role of AI, digitalization, and automation in solar asset management

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Traditionally, large-scale solar has been seen as a contributor to the central grid. However, a shift is underway, where large self-consumption projects are directly powering industries, reducing energy costs, and enhancing energy security. This panel will explore how low-density regions are leveraging hybrid renewable projects (solar, wind, and battery storage) to drive industrial reinvigoration. Explore how this trend is overcoming regulatory hurdles, lowering energy costs, and accelerating the industrial decarbonisation process.

• The shift from grid-based large-scale solar to industrial self-consumption
• The role of batteries, hybrid renewable setups, and behind-the-meter connections
• Overcoming regulatory challenges and optimizing energy management for industry
• How these projects are fostering rural economic growth and social acceptance

As Southern Europe’s utility-scale solar fleets mature, owners and operators face mounting pressure to deliver sustained performance and returns. How are asset managers, owners and operators leveraging digital tools, predictive maintenance, and innovative O&M models to maximize returns, mitigate risks, and extend the life of their assets?

• The unique challenges and opportunities across Southern Europe’s diverse climates and regulatory frameworks
• Best practices for maximizing performance, reliability, and profitability in high-irradiance, high-temperature conditions
• Optimising O&M strategies to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and minimize long-term costs
• How digitalisation, predictive maintenance, and advanced monitoring can transform asset performance
• Navigating hybridisation – the additional complexities of managing projects with co-locating storage

• Key differences in permitting processes across Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and the Balkans
• How new EU directives on permitting are being implemented at the national level
• Effective strategies for engaging local communities from the outset
• Best practices for stakeholder engagement, from landowners to environmental groups

• The role of small to mid-sized players in market growth
• Financing mechanisms to bring institutional capital to micro markets
• How to identify and secure under-the-radar projects
• Risk premium strategies

• Capacity growth projections and the role of renewables and storage in the region’s evolving power mix
• Where the biggest opportunities will emerge over the next 3-10 years
• Predictions on market trends, regulation, and investment
• The role of hybrid projects as a base load cure