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
Simultaneous translation will be available throughout the conference
Session 1
Alexia Colson-Duparchy
Overview of the Solar and Storage Roadmaps, growth targets, and the
economic impact of solar PV on France's green energy transition.
Hermine Durand
Ministère de l'économie et des Finances
Sylvie Perrin
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
This presentation will dive into recent developments in France's regulatory framework and their implications for solar PV and storage. It will highlight opportunities in emerging capacity markets, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and network flexibility contracts, while addressing the regulatory challenges expected by 2025.
Attendees will gain insights into emerging business models, including revenue stacking and network flexibility contracts, designed to help stakeholders optimize profitability in an evolving market landscape.
Don’t miss this essential session to understand the key market drivers and strategies to thrive in France's dynamic energy sector.
The increasing volatility of electricity prices in France presents significant challenges to the profitability of solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage projects. In 2024, extreme market fluctuations have seen prices soar above €1,200/MWh and drop as low as €35/MWh, making revenue predictability more complex than ever for solar energy producers.
This panel will delve into how this price volatility impacts the financing and economic viability of solar projects in France. We'll analyze how these market swings shape investment and trading strategies, while exploring investors' heightened expectations for profitability in the face of increased risks.
We'll also discuss the role of public support mechanisms and innovative business models needed to enhance the sector’s resilience. Topics will include strategies like "revenue stacking" to diversify income streams and optimize project viability.
Join this expert-led panel for an in-depth discussion on navigating this shifting energy landscape. This session will kick off the day by addressing the critical challenges and exciting opportunities shaping the future of the French solar sector.
Xavier Degon
TotalEnergies
Dominique Jamme
CRE
Benjamin Thibault
Uniper Renewables
Morning Networking Break
Session 2A
Agri-PV, at the intersection of energy and agriculture, represents a significant opportunity for France's energy transition. However, gaining stakeholder acceptance for these projects remains a major challenge, requiring a balanced and collaborative approach.
This panel will explore:
Join this session to discover actionable solutions and proven strategies for fostering stakeholder buy-in and driving the growth of Agri-PV in France.
Pierre Guerrier
Solvéo Énergie
Session 2B
France’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar market holds massive untapped potential but remains one of the trickiest segments to scale. With site diversity, policy complexity, and decision-making often stretched across corporate hierarchies, developers face a long and winding road to project execution. In this panel, experienced C&I developers and market experts share what works (and what doesn’t) in building scalable, profitable C&I pipelines across France.
Corentin de Ricaud
Apricum
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are on everyone’s radar — but what’s the actual opportunity for IPPs and developers in France today? Between evolving regulations, revenue uncertainty, and questions around co-location with PV, it’s not easy to separate hype from reality. This panel kicks off with a market snapshot, then dives into how developers can build the right business cases, navigate policy developments, and prepare for grid services markets that are just starting to open.
Claudia Cruz
RatedPower
Lunch Networking Break
Session 3
This presentation will focus on the opportunities within the storage market, comparing the return on investment (ROI) of hybrid PV + BESS systems, standalone BESS, and integrated models. It will provide a detailed analysis of cost structures (CAPEX, OPEX, and maintenance) for each approach.
The session will also explore revenue streams such as PPAs, demand response, capacity markets, and ancillary services, while addressing the stability of cash flows and financial forecasting in a volatile energy market.
Join this session to gain critical insights and identify the optimal strategy to maximize the value of your solar and storage portfolio.
Business case presentation on a storage/hybrid PPA
As France accelerates its solar energy deployment—adding over 3.3 GW in the first nine months of 2024 and approaching the end of the ARENH mechanism—the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is emerging as a key driver of this growth. This session will explore the evolution of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), the increasing sophistication of their structuring to meet C&I customer expectations, and the potential role of energy storage in enhancing these agreements. Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends and best practices shaping the future of CPPAs.
Alexandre Soroko
Greensolver
Afternoon Networking Lunch
Session 4
As renewable energy markets grow, trading strategies must adapt to increasing price volatility, intermittent generation, and complex market structures.
This session will provide:
This presentation is a must-attend for professionals looking to navigate and thrive in the evolving energy trading landscape.
Christoph Gardlo
ESFORIN
Hear from leading investors and lenders as they share their perspectives on:
1. Key criteria for assessing the bankability of storage projects.
2. Risk factors and mitigation strategies for co-located vs. standalone systems.
3. Financing structures, revenue models, and market dynamics shaping investment decisions.
Gain actionable insights into what it takes to attract funding and ensure project success in an evolving market. Whether you're a developer, investor, or stakeholder, this session will provide valuable guidance for navigating the financial landscape of energy storage.
Théo Barallon
Finergreen
As we conclude the day, this interactive panel will wrap up the key insights and lessons shared throughout the sessions. Together with the audience, we will reflect on the most impactful discussions and identify any untouched topics or emerging questions that deserve attention and will have an impact in the coming years.
This is your chance to actively shape the conversation by sharing perspectives, challenges, and ideas that weren’t yet addressed. Our panelists will respond to your input live, bringing fresh angles and actionable takeaways to the stage.
Let’s close the day with a collaborative vision for the future, ensuring every voice contributes to the evolving story of our industry.
Sylvie Perrin
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
Alexia Colson-Duparchy
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
Tor Jörgensen
Business Developer
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tor@solarplaza.com
Sanna Solkinen
Project Coordinator
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sanna@solarplaza.com
