26 Jun 2025
Paris
26 Jun 2025
Paris
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Pre-Conference Networking Event
Join us at The Place to… WAGRAM for an exclusive pre-event gathering. Connect with fellow professionals, set the stage for insightful discussions, and enjoy a glass of wine in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. A perfect way to network before the main event begins!
Thursday 26 June 2025
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Dee Yon Chng
Solarplaza
Session 1
Overview of FPV's role in Europe’s renewable energy strategy, touching on market trends, policy support, and opportunities in inland and near-shore FPV.
Get insights on latest European regulations and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape driving FPV expansion across Europe.
Floating solar is a rapidly evolving technology, but it comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities distinct from ground-mounted PV systems. In this session, experts with hands-on experience in FPV project development will explore the critical differences between FPV and traditional ground-mounted PV, including design, engineering, and operational considerations.
Morning Networking Break
On average, 94% of attendees said they were able to make valuable, actionable new connections at Solarplaza Summit events. Let the networking start!
Session 2
Insights into technological breakthroughs reducing costs and improving scalability from a developer’s point of view, focusing on how these advancements affect the implementation process.
Md Mosfiqur Rahman
DNV
As floating solar continues to scale up across Europe, innovation remains at the forefront of its success. This panel brings together leading industry experts and innovators to explore the latest advancements in FPV technology, from durable float designs to cutting-edge solutions for electrical integration. Discover how new technologies are improving system efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring scalability, all while addressing environmental concerns and enhancing project performance.
Floating solar projects face unique challenges not only during the implementation phase but also throughout their operation and maintenance (O&M) lifecycle. This panel will bring together developers, EPC contractors, and O&M providers to provide real-world insights into navigating these challenges. Together, they will discuss lessons learned, address key pain points, and work toward identifying best practices for seamless collaboration and long-term project success.
Hamed Roozdar
Sky Harvest
Polina Vasilenko
HelioRec
Networking Lunch Break
Our networking app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 100+ attendees and 20+ speakers!
Session 3
Explore real-world examples of hybrid projects maximizing renewable energy output.
This presentation will highlight new innovations in FPV system design that enhance resilience to extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes, and high winds. Through a real-world example, we will look at advancements in anchoring, float designs, and system monitoring tools that allow FPV projects to operate safely in volatile climates.
Floating PV projects present unique challenges that require a resilient and adaptable supply chain to ensure success. This panel will explore key technical risks and site-specific considerations, from the planning phase through to construction and O&M status. Industry experts will share insights on designing for unexpected extreme conditions, addressing safety concerns for staff during construction and maintenance, and building scalable systems tailored to diverse environments.
Andrés Franco
Isigenere - Isifloating
Jonathan Boutrot
Bureau Veritas
Afternoon Networking Break
Whether you're looking to connect with professionals from a specific sector or want to build relationships across the entire solar PV value chain, our event offers a unique chance to engage with experts from across the industry.
Session 4
As floating solar expands globally, understanding its environmental interactions with freshwater reservoirs is critical for sustainable deployment. This presentation explores the results of computational modeling to assess the physical impacts of FPV on waterbodies. By analyzing different FPV configurations, including variations in "light island" geometries—gaps within the arrays—the study provides key insights into how these designs influence water temperature, mixing, and ecosystem health. The findings offer valuable guidance for developers and policymakers looking to optimise FPV layouts for both energy efficiency and environmental sustainability
Sofia MG Rocha
Lancaster University
Experts discuss strategies to mitigate financial risks and create scalable solutions.
A strategic outlook on Europe’s ambitious FPV capacity targets, with developer insights on scaling up projects to meet these goals. Offshore Floating PV promising opportunities in the long term will also be addressed.
Dee Yon Chng
Solarplaza
Recap your learnings and get some final networking done during the networking drinks.
Need any help?
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Radmyla Nikitchenko
Project Manager
For practical questions regarding our activities:
radmyla@solarplaza.com
Ward Schuuring
Business Developer Team Lead
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ward@solarplaza.com
Sanna Solkinen
Project Coordinator
For practical questions regarding our activities:
sanna@solarplaza.com
