27 Nov 2024
Budapest
27 Nov 2024
Budapest
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Pre-Conference Networking Event
Set Sail with Solarplaza: Pre-Networking Danube Cruise!
Get ready to launch your Solarplaza Summit Hungary experience in style with our exclusive 2-hour sunset cruise on the iconic Danube River! As Budapest’s dazzling lights come alive, you’ll mingle with solar industry peers, enjoying panoramic views of the Parliament, Buda Castle, and the Chain Bridge in a truly memorable setting.
🕒 Cruise Time: 19:00 - 21:00
📍 Be there by: 18:45 sharp! Boarding starts 15 minutes early, and we’ll cast off promptly at 19:00. Don’t miss the boat—literally!
Please note: The Pre-Networking Danube Cruise has been sold out!
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Program
Anna Hryhoriak
Solarplaza
Session 1
Hungary's solar capacity has been expanding rapidly. The country aims to have around 13 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030, driven by both government policies and private sector investment. We kick off the day by giving you fresh insights into what is happening in the market and how the utility-scale PV industry is taking shape.
Erno Kiss
MNNSZ - Hungarian Photovoltaic and Solar Collector Association
On 14 December 2023, the Government of Hungary amended its FDI screening rules through Government Decree No. 566/2023, introducing government pre-emption rights for FDI deals involving strategic solar power plant companies. This right enables the Government to prioritise its acquisition over others parties. Throughout this presentation you will learn how such move impacts investors and how to shield from potential drawbacks.
Krisztina Vauver
Vauver
As Hungary faces grid capacity challenges, energy storage projects can make critical contributions towards safeguarding the reliability of the power grid and enabling more RE capacity. This session focuses on this aspect and potential, providing concrete examples and business cases.
Louiza Moutafi
Aurora Energy Research
Morning Networking Break
On average, at Solarplaza Summit events an impressive 92% of attendees are able to make valuable business connections. Don’t miss out!
Session 2
Dive into the forefront of Hungary's energy evolution as we unravel the latest support scheme for energy storage. The upcoming 440 MW tender will unlock new investment opportunities for investors & market players by supporting the Hungarian grid. Uncover the strategic deployment of storage applications, the process of integrating batteries, key ROI metrics, and optimizing connection points for a comprehensive exploration of large-scale solar energy in Hungary.
István Pócs
EDP Renewables
Market leader Independent Power Producers (IPPS), utilities & investors are all placing high bets on the rapid adoption of storage technologies. BESS projects have gained momentum and a lot of key takeaways can be derived from foreign, mature markets where the penetration of storage is increasing massively. Gain crucial insights into expected business models, how foreign & mature market trends are expected to be adopted in Hungary, and how the RE industry will evolve to be even more resilient to increased market volatility.
Nicola Kopij Zanin
Solarplaza
István Pócs
EDP Renewables
Laszlo Modos
Renalfa
Jan Kłoczko
Greenvolt Power
Sándor Rácz
Uniper Renewables
Lunch Networking Break
Our networking app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 250+ attendees and 20+ speakers!
Session 3
Hungary is finally seeing a ramp-up in power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed. This creates a market environment where hopefully more IPPs and investors will secure their revenues in the long term with corporate and utility off-takers.
Learn all about the best practices and offtake profiles regarding power purchase agreement drafting in this tailored session.
Nicola Kopij Zanin
Solarplaza
Balint Balazs
GoldenPeaks Capital Trading
Robinson Alazraki
GreenYellow
Catalina Talero
LevelTen Energy
Francesco Cortesi
ID Energy Group
Interest rates and financing costs remain high: IPPs and investors must ensure their business models are updated and remain competitive in order to reach positive NPV projects. This becomes even more challenging as storage revenue streams have to be modelled and integrated into financial models. It all starts with project financing, and during this panel discussion, the major lenders involved in project financing for utility-scale projects in Hungary will share their insights on hot wo maximize the chances structuring successful financing deals, and how they price in the risk for projects with cash flow exposure based on BESS.
Csaba Polgár
Pontes
Mihály Ország
K&H Bank
Sándor Végh
Erste Bank
Szabolcs Üveges
Unicredit
Tamás Mészáros
CIB Bank
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
Optimizing utility-scale solar and storage assets involves enhancing the performance, efficiency, and financial returns of these systems through various strategies. Are you sure you are not missing out by adopting the latest technological applications?
Ciprian Bodiu
Parapet
Lareina Hu
Sungrow
Join the final keynote of the day for an in-depth look at the future of renewables in Central and Eastern Europe by one of the key leaders, Photon Energy, with a special focus on Hungary. Discover the latest innovations, regulatory trends, and strategic opportunities that are set to shape the region’s energy landscape in the coming years.
Vladimir Bliznyukov
Photon Energy
Anna Hryhoriak
Solarplaza
Closing Networking Drinks
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