Solarplaza Summit | Floating PV

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Harnessing Water for Solar Power

Floating Photovoltaics | Technological Innovations | Hybridization

"Explore Europe's Rising Floating PV Sector" - Learn how to uncover the potential of floating photovoltaic (PV) technology at our dynamic solar conference. Dive into Europe's latest innovations in floatovoltaic development, showcasing projects that optimize space, boost efficiency, and push scale. Join industry experts discussing future growth, technological advancements, and sustainable solutions in floating PV. A must-attend event for those invested in exploring all streams of Europe's renewable energy future.

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Meet our Advisory board

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

Stanislas Merlet

Lars Brandt

Michele Tagliapietra

Sacha de Rijk

Vincent Grumetz

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

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Attendees

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Speakers

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Partners


Program Overview

Stay afloat in the rapidly-developing floating PV market with the latest insights, know-how and practical pointers

Fueled by market research, inspired by local consultation, and tailored for our professional audience, the content-rich event program takes stock of the challenges and opportunities of the Floating PV market.

Conference Program Solarplaza Summit Floating PV

Session 1 Staying the Course: Tracking the Growth of Floating PV

Session 2 The Policies & Financing that Enable FPV Growth

Session 3A Land Ahoy! - Zooming in on FPV on Inland Waters

Session 3B From Fresh Water To Seas Waters! - Zooming in on the Off-Shore Floating PV Market

Session 4 Navigating the Environmental and O&M Challenges of FPV

Speakers

Charles Gery - RWE

Charles Gery

Senior Expert Floating PV

Stanislas Merlet - Multiconsult

Stanislas Merlet

Sr Solar PV Consultant

Andrés Franco - Isigenere - Isifloating

Andrés Franco

CEO

Sacha de Rijk - Deltares

Sacha de Rijk

Expert Advisor Ecology & Water Quality

Brigitte Vlaswinkel - Oceans of Energy

Brigitte Vlaswinkel

Research Director

Andrea Viaro - Stäubli

Andrea Viaro

Global Head of Large Scale Renewable Energy

Resources

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Floating PV Europe 2024

October 2024

On September 19, 2024, the floating PV community gathered in Paris for the Solarplaza Summit Floating PV—a pivotal event spotlighting one of the...

Solar PV Floating Europe

Article

Floating Solar & Hydropower: Q&A with Ciel & Terre

July 2024

On Thursday 4 July, we hosted an insightful webinar that explored the technical challenges and solutions related to deploying floating solar...

Hydro Solar PV Floating

Webinar

Floating Solar & Hydropower: Zooming in on Challenges & Best Practices

June 2024

Recordings

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the technical challenges and solutions for deploying floating solar installations on hydro-waterbodies.

Hydro Solar PV Construction Floating

White Paper

Floating Solar in Southeast Asia and Europe

June 2024

As land scarcity becomes an increasingly pressing issue in both Europe and Southeast Asia, driven by urbanization, industrialization, and...

Solar PV Floating Europe Southeast Asia

Press Release

The World's Renewable Future Floats on Solar

March 2024

Solarplaza Summit Floating PV Europe to highlight the latest trends in this thriving segment

Solar PV Project Development Floating

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Floating PV 2023

November 2023

On the 5th of October, this year's Solarplaza Summit Floating PV saw over 140 of Europe's top innovators, market leaders, and experts congregated...

White Paper

How To Maintain A Floating PV Plant For 25+ Years

August 2023

Download the white paper to prepare for the 5th edition of the Solarplaza Summit Floating PV, hosted on 5 October in Rome, Italy.

Solar PV Operations & Maintenance Floating

Webinar

Floating PV Technical Deep Dive with Ciel & Terre: From the Market to the Field

August 2023

Recordings

During this webinar you will hear from market leader Ciel & Terre about their market observations and what they see as recent technological develop...

Case Studies Floating Italy

Infographic

Market Overview Floating Solar 2023

May 2023

Check out our latest infographic to learn more about FPV growth forecasts, international market share & potential, market drivers & announcements.

Market Overview Solar PV Project Development Floating Europe

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Floating PV 2022

December 2022

The 4th edition of the Solarplaza Summit Floating PV was, once again, an important meeting place for the international floating PV community.

Floating

Webinar

Staying Afloat: Ensuring Long-term Profitability of Floating Solar PV Assets

September 2022

Recordings

Tune in to our new Floating solar PV webinar to gain insights into the fundamentals of developing and maintaining a floating solar project.

Solar PV Project Development Construction Floating Component selection

White Paper

Offshore Floating Solar PV Projects

July 2022

This paper looks at the state of play of this novel energy generation concept and highlights several promising pilot projects and some best practices.

Solar PV Project Development Floating

Infographic

Global Floating PV Market Highlights

May 2022

Download the latest Solarplaza infographic to get a quick and concise update of the key stats, facts and figures of the global solar PV market.

Solar PV Project Development Floating Asia Europe

Webinar

Tapping into the US Floating Solar market

April 2022

Recordings

What are the challenges holding the US market back? What are the investment opportunities?

Solar PV Floating United States of America

Video

Floating Solar Developments, Trends & Future Forecasts

September 2021

In this Up Close interview, Molly Cox gives a snapshot of the most recent floating solar market developments.

Hybrid Hydro Solar PV Wind Storage

Video

The Latest Technological Developments in Floating PV

August 2021

Watch Franz Krug discussing the major developments and future opportunities for Floating Solar.

Floating

White Paper

How to Produce Renewable Energy and Minimize the CO2 Emissions?

August 2021

Learn more about CO2 impact considerations in Renewable Energy project development.

Solar PV Manufacturing Recycling Floating International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Webinar

Riding the Wave of Innovation in Floating Solar

June 2021

Recordings

Tune into this webinar to discover the latest developments in Floating Solar anchoring technologies and solutions.

Innovation Floating

Data Analysis

Top 20 Floating Solar Projects Under Construction

May 2021

This overview of floating solar plants under construction provides meaningful insights into the larger trends and developments of floatovoltaics.

Floating

White Paper

Flexible Floating Solar System Design

May 2021

This white paper outlines some of the main challenges in floating solar PV system design.

Solar PV Operations & Maintenance Manufacturing Construction Commercial & Industrial (C&I)

Article

Exploring the Environmental Impact of Floating-PV Today and in the Future

April 2021

Solar PV Project Development Construction Floating The World Bank

Video

Market Outlook for Floating Solar

March 2021

In this episode hear about the market outlook for Floating Solar, as well as in-shore versus off-shore projects.

LCOE Hydro Solar PV Project Development Floating

Data Analysis

Top 50 Operational Floating Solar Projects

February 2021

Gain a better understanding of FPV developments and keep track of global and regional trends.

Solar PV Project Development Floating Floating systems Full project development services

Webinar

The Floating Solar Plant Mooring Challenge

October 2020

Recordings

Discover innovative mooring designs and modelling that can improve the LCOE of floating solar.

Solar PV Floating

Article

How could floating solar help island nations decarbonize their power systems?

August 2020

Solar PV Floating Micro-grid Utility-scale Floating systems

White Paper

Floating Solar in Asia

August 2020

Although today operational FPV plants can be found on every habitable continent on earth, Asia’s dominance is indisputable.

Floating Asia

Data Analysis

Top 200 Operational Floating Solar Projects

June 2020

Download this report to get an overview of the top 200 operational floating solar projects!

Market Overview Solar PV Floating

White Paper

Floating Solar Mythbusting

August 2019

This paper plunges into four factors influencing the viability of floating solar.

ESG Floating Technical advice

Article

The Netherlands is building 2 gigawatts of floating solar

May 2019

Solar PV Floating Netherlands

Webinar

The Economics of Floating Solar

May 2019

Recordings

Tune in to this webinar to hear more on floating solar system costs and project economics.

Market Overview Solar PV Floating

Webinar

Floating Solar PV: A Sea of Opportunities

May 2019

Recordings

Hybrid Systems Hydro Solar PV Project Development Floating

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Joint Networking Dinner

Les Salons Hoche, La Terrasse

18 September 18:00 - 22:30
9 Av. Hoche, 75008 Paris, France

Join us on the rooftop terrace to wrap up key learnings of the day and enjoy the evening sun with a glass of wine.

Conference Venue

Les Salons Hoche

19 September 08:30 - 18:00
9 Av. Hoche, 75008 Paris, France

Our Solarplaza Summit France will take place in the heart of Paris, in the Salons Hoche. Broaden your network in the beautiful surroundings of marble rooms and Baroque splendor.

Accommodation

Looking for a place to stay during the event? Book your room directly via HotelPlanner.
Please note that accommodation is not included in your event registration.

Partners

Lead Partner
BayWa r.e.
Lead Partner
Sungrow FPV
Lead Partner
JA Solar
Sli.do Partner
Mibet FPV
Partner
Stäubli
Partner
Zimmermann PV-Steel Group
Partner
RWE
Partner
Seaflex
Partner
AIKO
Strategic Partner
La Plateforme Verte
Strategic Partner
Ciel & Terre
Strategic Partner
ITALIA SOLARE
Strategic Partner
Seanergy

Media Partners

Media Partner
Renews

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