Tuesday 4 June 2024
Pre-Conference Networking Event
Join us at the Pre-Conference Networking Event, a solar-powered soirée that will energize connections and conversations before the Solarplaza Summit Iberia. Let's gather under the sun's glow to spark new partnerships and savor delicious bites while discussing the future of sustainable energy.
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Wednesday 5 June 2024
Program
Start your day with checking in and coffee, igniting your journey into solar innovation and networking excellence.
Session 1
Official opening of the conference, setting the agenda and expectations
Edwin Koot
Solarplaza
The collaboration between Portugal and Spain in the energy sector demonstrates the potential of cross-border initiatives to address common challenges, leverage complementary strengths, and pave the way for a sustainable and secure energy future. As this landscape evolves, it will continue to offer valuable lessons for regional cooperation in energy transition and market integration.
Rafael Gómez-Elvira
OMIE
Discover the disruptive hybrid technologies reshaping the energy landscape. Are you prepared for the transition that's setting the stage for a new era in renewable energy? The energy frontier is witnessing a significant shift with the integration of wind and solar hybrid systems.
Marco Alves
MTX Solar
Catalina Bauza Llinas
ISEMAREN
Javier Gala
Mercados Aries Internacional
Alfonso de la Lastra
Lightsource bp
Unveil the pivotal factors that make or break solar developments. Is your project ready to navigate the complexities of the solar industry's evolving terrain?
Carmen Izquierdo
NTEASER
Carolina Álvarez Alaez
ISEMAREN
Inés Monroy
Mediación Verde
Antonio Domínguez
Quintas Analytics
Rafael Cruz
Eversheds Sutherland
Morning Networking Break
Session 2A
Face the hidden threats lurking in the grid's shadows. How can you safeguard your solar investments from the growing peril of grid curtailment?
Kim Keats Martínez
EKON
This session will showcase the latest advancements in photovoltaic technology, battery storage, and smart energy management systems. Learn how these innovations are empowering consumers to monitor, manage, and optimize their energy usage in real-time, transforming the way we think about and use solar energy.
Luis Villar Pérez
Volta Smart Energy
Pep Malagrava
Energy Consultant
Renata Guti
Solas Capital AG
Session 2B
Decode the volatile solar market trends. Are you strategically positioned to capitalize on market shifts or will you be swept away by the economic turbulence?
Lucía Garín
URBENER
Fernando Ruiz
Isotrol
Discover the breakthrough technologies redefining solar efficiency and reliability. Are your systems equipped to thrive in the future's high-tech solar arena?
Marta Valien
Foresight Group
Florian Edler
Enerparc AG
Carolina Nester
Sonnedix
Jose Luis Montaño
GALP
Networking Lunch Break
Session 3A
In the rapidly evolving solar energy sector, staying ahead means not just keeping pace, but anticipating the next big shift. The solar regulatory landscape is a complex maze of evolving policies and frameworks that can significantly impact the success of your projects. Are you fully prepared to navigate these changes? This pivotal session aims to equip you with the comprehensive insights and strategic foresight needed to ensure your solar energy projects are not just compliant, but also competitive and innovative.
Alejandro Labanda
beBartlet
Carmen Longas
Red Eléctrica
Confront the pressing demands of ESG integration in solar projects. Are you leading the charge towards sustainability or is your project at risk of falling short? Spain's Green Dilemma: Harmonizing Renewable Progress with Rural Preservation.
Peter Plug
AFRY
Examine the critical role of the investment and Financing in your solar journey. Are you harnessing the full potential of the banking system’s financial support?
Tomás García
JLL
Lucía González
Ontier
Roger Font Garcia
Banco Sabadell
Deyanira Hernandez Granados
Encavis
Josefin Berg
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Session 3B
Explore the evolution of the solar power grid, focusing on the integration of cutting-edge photovoltaic (PV) storage and battery technologies. As the solar industry continues to grow, efficient energy storage becomes essential for overcoming EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) bottlenecks and enhancing the value chain.
Dive into the world of innovative solar solutions. Are your practices pioneering the industry or are they on the brink of becoming obsolete?
Govinda Upadhyay
SmartHelio
Antonio Buiza
Nextracker
Afternoon Networking Break
Session 4
The intricate interplay of supply chain constraints, power price surges, and sustainability commitments shapes the trajectory of Spain's PPA prices and market attractiveness, emerging PPA formats like bundled PPAs are gaining ground, blending operational efficiency with financial flexibility, yet prompting discussions on transparency and supplier diversity.
Javier Revuelta
AFRY
Tiago Thomaz
Statkraft
Oriol Saltó i Bauzà
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting
Rafael Calleja
Optimize Energy
Explore the ambitious renewable energy goals of Iberia, where Portugal aims for 20GW and Spain for 76GW in solar power by 2030. Delve into the complexities of financing, construction, and regulatory navigation. Understand the crucial role of grid integration in achieving these significant milestones, as we assess the feasibility and potential challenges of this visionary endeavor.
Edwin Koot
Solarplaza
Alejandro Bonitch
Cuatrecasas
Maria Trinidad Navarro
ErasmoPower2X
Alfonso Campllonch
Shell Group
Berto Martins
EDP Renewables
Wrapping up the conference and discussing key takeaways and future directions
Edwin Koot
Solarplaza
Networking Drinks
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