4 - 5 July 2023, Greece

Days
Hours
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2023 Agenda

Interested in speaking? Reach out to Conference Producer Tom Doyle to learn more tdoyle@solarmedia.co.uk

08:15
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09:00
Networking
09:20
  -  
10:05
Keynote Panel

The Greek solar PV market is set to boom in the coming years. With applications for almost 60GW of solar PV and 25GW of storage awaiting approval, the current  capacity of 5.5GW PV looks to be increased many times over:

  • What changes can we expect in the Greek solar market during such expansion?
  • How does the government plan to continue to support the industry to achieve the energy transition?
  • How can you establish your place within Greece's energy transition?

Speakers

Policy Advisor,
HELAPCO - Hellenic Association of PV Companies
Project Development Director - Greece,
Aquila Clean Energy
10:05
  -  
10:25
Presentation

Opportunity for an innovative sponsor(s) to explain how their start-up/new technology will be a market disruptor(s)

Sponsored presentation opportunity - Contact Paul Collinson for more information pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

10:25
  -  
11:05
Panel Discussion
  • Grids need their capacity to be increased and modernised to handle the upcoming increase of renewable energy capacity being connected
  • Grids need modernisation to be better suited to the new energy mix
  • What can asset owners/developers to encourage such changes to the grid?

Speakers

Managing Partner,
Wattcrop
11:05
  -  
11:35
Networking
11:35
  -  
12:15
Keynote Panel
  • A secure supply chain for Southern Europe needs to be established to allow long-term project development success
  • Identify which areas of the supply chain at the greatest risk of being disrupted
  • Evaluate supply chain complexities when operating in new markets

Speakers

Chief Procurement Officer,
Aquila Capital
12:15
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12:55
Panel Discussion
  • What is the expected CAPEX of green hydrogen projects?
  • What is the expected OPEX cost?
  • How large is the potential offtake market?
  • What is the appetite of debt and equity for green hydrogen projects?
  • Hear from those active in Green Hydrogen development in the region to learn how you can involve yourself in the rollout of this new technology

Speakers

EU Policy Manager,
Renewable Hydrogen Capital
12:35
  -  
12:55
Presentation

Opportunity for an innovative sponsor(s) to explain how their start-up/new technology will be a market disruptor(s)

Sponsored presentation opportunity - Contact Paul Collinson for more information pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

12:55
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14:30
Networking
14:30
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14:50
Networking
14:50
  -  
15:30
Panel Discussion
  • Effective, and pre-emptive, O&M strategies are vital in maintaining high revenue from your assets
  • Learn which strategies you can use to increase capacity, and thus returns
  • Which trackers should you use?
  • Which monitoring systems could you implement?

Speakers

15:30
  -  
16:10
Panel Discussion
  • Croatia boasts some of the best weather for solar irradiation in Europe
  • Learn about the market and the regulatory/policy measures being taken to ensure for the success of solar power in the country.

Speakers

Managing Director,
Claritas Investments
16:10
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16:35
Networking
16:35
  -  
16:55
Presentation
  • The EU’s REPowerEU plan targets 600GW of European renewable energy capacity by 2050 and doubling the increasing the sector’s job opportunities from the level of 357,000 (when the plan was made public in April 2022)
  • Learn how the EU/European Commission plans to support industry players active in Southern Europe to succeed in hitting these targets
16:55
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17:30
Panel Discussion
  • With ever-increasing competition in the market, not every project is going to be selected by lenders/investors to get involved with
  • Learn what you can do to make your projects more attractive to those who fund their development

Speakers

Head of Energy EMEA,
ING Bank NV
17:30
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19:30
Networking
08:30
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09:00
Networking
09:00
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09:40
Panel Discussion
  • The impact on metering and how developers can determine how much energy is green vs brown
  • The impact of AC vs DC coupling on the profitability of co-located assets
  • Which technologies best support AC and DC coupling?
  • How to overcome logistical challenges to collocate generation and storage assets
09:40
  -  
10:00
Presentation

This presentation is reserved for our Gold Sponsor - Jinko Solar

10:00
  -  
10:40
Panel Discussion
  • What is the benefit for your revenue models for adding co-located energy storage to your projects?
  • How can storage helps with risk management and investment security?
  • How are PPAs structured for co-located solar and storage projects?
10:40
  -  
11:20
Panel Discussion
  • Which measures can you take to allow for predictive maintenance?
  • The use of artificial intelligence, automation and analytics software in operating co-located solar and storage systems
  • How to prolong the lifetime and efficacy of co-located technology by using analytics to monitor stresses
11:20
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11:45
Networking
11:45
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12:25
Panel Discussion

Romania’s government has recently undertaken the decision to expedite the approval process for projects on under 50 hectares of land and halt approvals for projects on land above it. This is due to the worry that too much land that could be used for agriculture is being used for other reasons:

  • How can developers get around the legislation to allow the development of projects over 40MW?
  • Is it possible to install “larger” projects in collaboration with farmers for AgriPV?

Speakers

CFO,
Rezolv Energy
12:25
  -  
13:05
Panel Discussion
  • Bulgaria is still nascent as a Solar PV market with much of the most suitable land still available for projects to be developed on
  • Hear from those active in the market to understand the issues and opportunities when developing large scale solar projects

Speakers

CEO,
HEC Solar
13:05
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14:15
Networking
14:15
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14:55
Panel Discussion
  • How large is the appetite for corporate PPA offtake?
  • Is it feasible to finalise PPAs within the current four month time limit?
  • What new structures are we likely to see in future PPAs?

Speakers

Power Originator,
ABO Wind
14:55
  -  
16:00
Networking

Join roundtable discussions with fellow Solar PV decision makers active in the following regions:

  • Greece
  • Romania
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • North Macedonia
  • Albania
  • Serbia
  • Cyprus
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
16:00
  -  
16:40
Panel Discussion
  • Governmental targets are ambitious and optimistic, but are they realistic?
  • What regulatory changes need to be implemented for the success of the Southern European energy transition?
  • How can the industry ensure a successful rollout of renewable energy power in the region?

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