Solarplaza Summit | Nordics

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Wednesday 2 October 2024

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

The Networking Event will take place in Copenhagen Marriott Hotel

Thursday 3 October 2024

Program


08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

Session Topics:

09:15

Opening & Welcome by Solarplaza

15 min.

Anna Werner

Svensk Solenergi

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

Session 1

The Current State of the Nordics PV & BESS Market

09:30

Standing Strong Despite Duck Curves, Negative Spot Prices and Shrinking Capture Rates: The Future of The Nordics PV & Storage Market

presentation

20 min.

A bird’s eye view of Scandinavia's solar energy landscape, which will make inventory of the latest market trends, ongoing projects, and upcoming investments. Gain insights into the market's division among residential, commercial & industrial, and utility sectors. Learn how the cost competitiveness of solar energy will enable a sustainable future.

Johan Lindahl

IEA PVPS

Session Topics:
  • What is happening in the market?
  • Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends
  • Summary of merchant prices and exposure
  • Status of projects and investments in the pipeline
  • Overview of market segmentation (Residential/C&I/Utility)
  • Cost competitiveness of solar in the Nordics

09:50

Denmark's Energinet (TSO) Flexibility Strategies and Long Term Outlook to Meet Transmission Demand

presentation

20 min.

With an increased expected spike in energy demand over the next decade, the Danish national grid faces deep challenges in order to remain flexible and accommodate a huge influx of power from RE sources. During this session, you will get to know hands-on from the Danish TSO how they are tackling the topic to ensure a smooth energy transition.

Morten Pindstrup

Energinet

Session Topics:

10:10

Opportunities for battery storage in the Nordics

20 min.

The Nordics have well-developed electricity markets where the price of electricity can fluctuate significantly due to the availability of renewable energy, particularly during periods of high wind or solar generation. Battery storage systems can take advantage of these price fluctuations and support the grid during excess production. During this presentation we explore how investors can make the most out of BESS technologies in the Nordics. 

Corentin Baschet

Clean Horizon

Session Topics:
  • Key players
  • Accessible revenues (ancillary services, wholesale)
  • Opportunities and risks associated with the storage business case.

10:30

Morning Networking Break

95% of the attendees of last year’s Solarplaza Summit Nordics said they made a valuable business connection. Use this break to kickstart your networking!

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Session 2:

The Nordics Utility-Scale PV & BESS Investment Landscape

11:15

Boosting utility-scale PV plant designs with key financial KPIs

presentation

20 min.

Master KPIs such as NPV, IRR, Payback, ROI, and LCOE, along with revenue and OPEX estimations using dynamic pricing strategies while boosting asset efficiency at the design stage.

Ghada Alafranji

RatedPower

Julian Scheer

RatedPower

Session Topics:

11:35

Leading Global Infrastructure Investor EQT's Outlook on PV & Storage Investments in the Nordics vs Rest of the World

presentation

20 min.

EQT Infrastructure VI, through Otello BidCo AB, recently announced a recommended cash offer to shareholders to acquire renewable energy platform OX2 AB. Discover why, as a leading global infrastructure investor, EQT sees PV & Storage platform companies as successful targets for their long-term development strategy.

Zacharias Karlsen

EQT Partners

Session Topics:

11:55

From Development to Offtake: How should a Utility-Scale Bankable Project Be Structured?

panel

40 min.

The last years have been characterized by a high interest rate scenario and inflationary landscape. In such a context, IPPs and investors must ensure their business models are updated and remain competitive in order to launch positive NPV projects. It all starts with project financing, and during this panel discussion, the major lenders active in the Nordic region will share their thoughts on how to maximize the chances of structuring successful financing deals.

moderator

Chris Bryan

Apricum

Christoffer Adrian

DNB

Mark Augustenborg Ødum

Better Energy

Emma Sandblad

SEB

Bo Nordberg

Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)

Session Topics:
  • What makes a project attractive for investors
  • Can merchant projects still be financed?
  • Financing strategies from commercial banks to new up-and-coming investment funds
  • Overview of recent M&A transactions
  • How to effectively structure a joint venture or co-development agreement
  • Preferred business models for investors
  • Price expectations for greenfield and RtB projects

12:35

Networking Lunch Break

Our networking app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 200+ attendees and 20+ speakers!

Session Topics:

Session 3A:

The Nordics Utility-Scale Storage Market

14:00

Is the Nordic Grid-scale Battery Market Overcharged, or Are We Only at the Start of the Expansion?

presentation

30 min.

Large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) are set to play a pivotal role in the next phase of renewable energy market expansion. However, the rapid pace of new battery installations prompts questions about the reliability of today’s high-value ancillary markets. This session will provide key insights and examples to help navigate these uncertainties.

Viktor Granberg

Aurora Energy Research

Session Topics:
  • Recent trends in ancillary markets
  • Risks and opportunities for Nordic BESS
  • Market and policy reforms impacting batteries

14:30

Everyone Loves Flexibility. Is There a Future for Standalone PV Projects Without Storage?

panel

45 min.

As the industry 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.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Nikolaj Hoff

Nordic Solar

Harald Overholm

Alight

Andreas Ditlev Duckert

Obton

Thor Stilling

Sungrow

Johnny Andersson

Uniper Renewables

Session Topics:
  • The role of BESS in mitigating grid congestion challenges
  • The relationship between BESS owner and grid operator
  • Other applications aimed at relieving the grid

Session 3B:

The Nordics PPA Market

14:00

Monetizing on the Nordics PPA & Energy Trading Markets: Hedging Price Cannibalization and Capture Rates

presentation

30 min.

Our New Energy will outline the current status of the Nordic PPA market, and the key topics that characterize the sentiment. The session will further address negative prices, low capture rates and the challenges around originating corporate off-takers.

Mikkel Kring

Our New Energy

Session Topics:
  • Who will be the risk taker in capture rates?
  • Contractual risks and considerations
  • How to negotiate and meet the offtaker's needs?
  • Tips when drafting and negotiating PPAs
  • How to decide which type of PPA to adopt

14:30

How to Structure a Solid PPA Contract in the Nordics As and Capture More Value Compared to Baseload Prices?

panel

45 min.

Our New Energy are inviting key market players on stage for an engaging discussion around the PPA market dynamics.

moderator

Mikkel Kring

Our New Energy

Mads Bundgård Harder-Lauridsen

Clever

Kim Nielsen

Energi Danmark Group

Session Topics:
  • Navigating contractual risks
  • Types of PPAs and Respective Risks & Advantages
  • Pros & Cons of different types of contracts

15:15

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 Topics:

Session 4A

Effective PV & Storage Solutions to Optimize your LCOE and Boost Asset Productivity

16:00

Where We Stand in Terms of Technology, Supply and Innovations for Utility-scale PV Modules in the Nordics?

presentation

20 min.

During this presentation, you will acquire knowledge about the latest module technologies and how they can be applied to different solar applications, such as rooftop installations and utility-scale projects. We will cover topics such as module efficiency, durability, and reliability. By learning about the best practices for selecting the right module technology for a specific project, participants will gain a competitive edge in their work

Francisco Estela

LONGi

Session Topics:
  • Latest advancements in Solar module technology
  • Innovative modules in diverse solar applications
  • Key attributes of module efficiency 
  • Best practices for selecting the ideal module technology and power output

16:20

Utility-Scale BESS Business Models and Opportunities in Europe

presentation

20 min.

Thierry Pollet

Huawei

Session Topics:

Session 4B

ESG Integration into Your Solar Strategy

16:00

Critical ESG Considerations When Planning Procurement for Your Utility-scale PV Plant

presentation

20 min.

Balancing ESG factors is essential for the long-term sustainability and social license to operate for utility-scale solar plants. Starting from the very beginning of the sourcing process for your components, we explore what the industry is doing and can do more to ensure consistent standards.

Renate van Zetten

PVO International

Session Topics:
  • Prioritizing resource efficiency
  • Product Lifecycle: considering the environmental impact of the entire lifecycle of the solar components, including recyclability and the environmental footprint of disposal.
  • Labour practices: what is being done to ensure fair standards?
  • Supply Chain Transparency: the importance of traceability

16:20

Future-proofing your PV plant to maximize profitability and hedge risks

presentation

20 min.

Successfully realizing PV projects demands both maximizing revenue streams and implementing robust risk management strategies. In this presentation, we will examine future-proof BRP services for PV plants and why they are essential, with a focus on mitigating the increasing trading risks in today’s evolving electricity markets

Jasper Miessler

Flower

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Session 5

Closing Panel

16:40

Optimizing the Technical Performance of Your PV & BESS Projects

panel

30 min.

Scandinavia is home to a rapidly growing fleet of solar plants. How can solar asset owners and managers ensure the continued performance and financial health of their plants? Join this session to learn about asset upgrades, component choices, digitalization, revamping, repowering, and successful asset management overall.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Christoffer Caesar

Soltech

Khalid Mannan

Jinko ESS

Session Topics:
  • How can existing assets be upgraded in terms of new applications to improve efficiency?
  • Analysing the choice of components aimed at increasing installed capacity and annual production
  • Overview and price comparison of the latest technologies on the market available for asset managers
  • Next step in operations digitalization
  • Business model optimization with module revamping and repowering
  • Managing underperformance in your solar asset
  • Spotting the leaks: where are your hidden losses?
  • Over/Under estimating factors: what's the impact on your plant?

17:10

Closing Remarks

presentation

5 min.

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

17:15

Networking Drinks

As you mingle and build your network, be sure to take a moment to enjoy a refreshing soft drink, glass of wine, or cold beer. While solar PV experts from Denmark, Sweden, Finland & Norway represented approximately 75% of our attendees last year, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals from our global network, which includes countries such as Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and many more.

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