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.
Dr. Karolina Baltins
Fraunhofer CSP
Get insights on latest European regulations and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape driving FPV expansion across Europe.
This session brings together technical, operational, and financial experts to guide newcomers to FPV through the often tricky early-stage development process. From site selection and anchoring choices to O&M realities and securing project financing, this panel will outline what matters most when setting up a resilient, bankable, and long-term floating solar asset.
Stanislas Merlet
Multiconsult
Stéphanie Maalouf
Akuo Energy
Harold Hofenk
Triodos Bank
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
DNV will release its long-awaited standard for mooring systems in June. This session is your opportunity to get up to speed on the upcoming guidelines and understand how to ensure a reliable and cost-optimized mooring system design for floating solar projects. Don’t miss this essential update shaping the future of FPV engineering.
Md Mosfiqur Rahman
DNV
In this session, we explore how real-world engineering, smart design decisions, and project scaling strategies can cut costs by up to 80% per Wp without compromising on risk. Drawing from a pilot-to-40 MW case on a reservoir with 55 meters of water variation, learn from Seaflex how to scale safely and cost effectively!
Lars Brandt
Seaflex
From novel mooring systems to advanced PV modules and lightweight platforms, innovation is shaping the future of floating PV. But innovation alone isn't enough — what truly matters is how these technologies perform over time, under water level variations, wind loads, and real-world maintenance constraints.
This panel brings together technology providers, EPCs, and system operators to explore:
Polina Vasilenko
HelioRec
Hamed Roozdar
Bata Energy Solutions
Feïrouz Khadir
JA Solar
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
Networking Drinks
Recap your learnings and get some final networking done during the networking drinks.
Need any help?
Send us an email; we’d be more than happy to help.
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
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sanna@solarplaza.com
