Solarplaza Summit Poland

Wednesday 8 May 2024

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

The Solar Networking Party; Above the Clouds

Networking, delicious drinks and a great DJ on Warsaw's best rooftop

The Networking Event will take place in Level 27

Thursday 9 May 2024

Program

08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

Session Topics:

09:15

Opening & Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

Session 1

Overview of the Polish PV Market

09:30

Poland's Utility-Scale PV & BESS Developments in an European Framework

presentation

30 min.

A bird’s eye view of Poland's solar energy landscape, which will make inventory of the latest market trends, ongoing projects, and upcoming scenarios. Gain insights into the market's latest statistics, forecasts and trends and how the Polish utility-scale PV & BESS market is integrating in an European framework.

Susanne von Aichberger

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Session Topics:

Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends
European module supply chain situation
Energy Storage Development in Poland
Cost competitiveness of solar in Poland

10:00

The Evolution of the Regulatory Environment for Utility-Scale PV Projects in Poland

presentation

30 min.

In recent years, the development of solar PV permitting in Poland has advanced significantly. The red tape process is being streamlined to encourage investment in solar PV projects. In this session, we will share the latest changes in these areas that are imperative for developers to stay compliant with regulations, manage their budgets, and plan project timelines effectively.

Lena Boczkaja

Clyde & Co

Piotr Dziwniel

Clyde & Co

Session Topics:

How to make the most out of the cable pooling regulation in Poland
Practical aspects of the recent changes in location law and environmental law
Incorporating BESS into solar installations from a regulatory perspective
Securing legal titles – new challenges for land acquisition managers
Capacity market – still an opportunity for the BESS installations?
Electricity market design – key takeaways

10:30

Morning Networking Break

Session Topics:

Session 2

Financing & Developing Utility-Scale Projects in Poland

11:15

The Latest Tax & Financial Considerations for Investing in Large-scale Solar PV Projects

presentation

30 min.

Join this session to gain practical know-how on Poland’s tax regulations and learn how to properly structure the financing of your Polish PV plant.

Katarzyna Klimkiewicz-Deplano

Nexia Advicero

Katarzyna Klimkiewicz-Deplano

Founding Partner

Nexia Advicero

Katarzyna Klimkiewicz-Deplano is Founding Partner of Advicero Nexia. She is certified Tax Advisor since 2003, gathering professional experience since 2000. She specializes in Due Diligence processes and transaction advice. She has broad experience of advising on acquisitions and disposals of target companies, enterprises or assets, in particular in relation to renewable energy and real estate projects, as well as related financial restructuring.Katarzyna has advised and supported numerous restructuring projects, designing solutions to optimize both the transactional and ongoing tax exposure, her experience includes: mergers, liquidations, transformations and in-kind contributions. Katarzyna has acted as an advisor to numerous open-ended or closed investment funds on both transactional and on-goingactivities, including acquisitions and disposals via asset or share deals, restructurings aimed at tax optimization, obtaining tax exemption for Polish sourced income. Katarzyna has broad experience in advising renewable energy entities, in particular in project acquisition, financing, elaboration of business plans, settlement of sale of energy or green certificates.She also has experience in representing her clients in disputes with tax authorities as well as in front of Administrative Courts. She is regularly honored as a recommended tax advisor (rankings of tax advisory companies in the Rzeczpospolita daily – international tax law category and International Tax Review “Women in Tax Leaders” ranking). Katarzyna advises in Polish, English, German and Italian.

Session Topics:

How to finance a RES project in Poland in the most tax-effective way
How financial costs impact the tax shield
How profit distributions are taxed
The crucial tax burdens having economic impact on the rentability of the project and its profit
Exit scenario – the appropriate tax measures for exit processes and the post-exit stage

11:45

Unlocking Capital and Investments in Utility-Scale PV & BESS projects in Poland

panel

45 min.

New investments in the Polish solar market are being announced at an increasing pace. Learn about the available financing options, including financing products from commercial banks and new investment funds that specialize in renewable energy projects. Join this session to better understand the key financing terms from banks and the main risks involved, and to learn about recent M&A transactions.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Lukasz Witkowski

Better Energy

Lukasz Witkowski

Managing Director

Better Energy

Lukasz Witkowski has over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. Lukasz currently holds the position of Vice President of Development at Better Energy since October 2022. Prior to that, they served as Vice President at Polskie Stowarzyszenie Fotowoltaiki starting from April 2019. Lukasz also had a significant tenure at EDP Renewables, where they held multiple roles including Head of Project Management and Environmental Department, Head of Project Management Department, and Senior Project Manager. Lukasz worked at Nordex as a Technical Sales Manager in 2012 and at Gamesa as a Project Manager/Wind Farm Developer from 2007 to 2011. Lukasz began their career as a Trainee at EC Baltic Renewable Energy Centre (EC BREC) in 2007 and at ENERGA OPERATOR S. A. in 2006. Lukasz Witkowski completed their Bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at W arsaw University of Technology from 2002 to 2007. Lukasz then pursued further education at the University of Patras in 2007, where they obtained a Master's degree in the same field. In 2010, Lukasz enrolled in postgraduate studies at Kozminski University and successfully completed an MBA program specifically designed for engineers, which concluded in 2012.

Anna Chmielewska

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Joshua Murphy

Econergy

Bart Dujczynski

Proventus Renewables

Chris Bryan

Apricum

Session Topics:

What makes a project attractive for investors
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

12:30

Networking Lunch Break

Session Topics:

Session 3A

The Polish Utility-Scale Storage Market

14:00

Business Models For Grid-Scale Batteries in Poland

presentation

30 min.

Large-scale battery energy storage systems will be crucial for the next stage of renewable energy market growth. But how do you successfully build a business case for a BESS? This session will give some main pointers and examples.

Jeremy Slupski

Aurora Energy Research

Session Topics:

Revenue streams including frequency services and energy arbitrage
Investment scenarios for storage across Poland
Estimated profitability of assets with BESS

14:30

Breaking the Gridlock: Strategies to Mitigate Grid Congestion Challenges Through BESS Solutions & other Applications

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

Filip Sypko

Menlo Electric

Piotr Czembor

Hynfra Energy Storage

Marta Głód

OX2

Jan Kłoczko

Greenvolt Power

Lorenzo Paumgardhen

Jinko Solar

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 Polish PPA Market

14:00

Outlook for the Polish PPA & Energy Trading Markets

presentation

30 min.

Piotr Raczkowski

Our New Energy

Session Topics:

Contractual risks and considerations
Meeting the Offtaker's needs
Legal Tips & Tricks When Drafting & Negotiating PPAs
How to decide which type of PPA to use Imbalance and profile risk of renewables and how to deal with that in different types of PPAs

14:30

Main Issues & Considerations for Successful PPA Contracting

panel

45 min.

moderator

Adam Kościelniak

A-RES

Adam Kościelniak

Managing Partner

A-RES

Adam Kościelniak is one of the most experienced financial and transactional advisors in Poland in the area of renewable energy. He has many years of experience in professional advisory, which he gained at international consulting firms from the "Big 4". He has supported clients in the areas of M&A transactions, raising bank financing, business valuations and building financial models. Most recently, he was a Deputy Director at one of the “Big 4” companies in the team specializing in renewable energy and infrastructure investments. He advised on transactions involving the acquisition of financing and the purchase/sale of photovoltaic and wind farms amounting to more than PLN 4 billion and a total capacity of more than 1 GW. He helps clients not only in Poland, but also in the region of Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Baltic States. He is currently a PhD student at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing (PRC), majoring in finance. He is also a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics and the University of Łódź. He is completing international financial and investment certificates: ACCA and CFA ESG Investing. He actively participates, including as a speaker, in events related to the energy, infrastructure and investment industry. He has also been an active crock market investor since 2011.

Agnieszka Nowakowska

Agnieszka Nowakowska Business Consulting

Vytis Gumbrys

Ignitis

Bartosz Charzyński

GoldenPeaks Trading

Session Topics:

Navigating contractual risks
Types of PPAs and Respective Risks & Advantages
Pros & Cons of different types of contracts
Meeting the Offtaker's needs
Virtual vs. Physical PPAs
PPA vs CPPA
How to decide which type of PPA to use
Imbalance and profile risk of renewables and how to deal with that in different types of PPAs

15:15

Afternoon Networking Break

Session Topics:

Session 4A

Innovations in Technology: Effective PV Solutions to Optimize your LCOE

16:00

Battery Technology Innovations that Enhance Efficiency and Lengthen Battery Cycle Life

presentation

20 min.

As a global battery storage and PV inverter market leader, Sungrow will share some of the latest innovations in battery technology. Aided by practical case studies and project examples, this presentation will provide insights into how large-scale BESS - with innovative features like liquid cooling and modular design - can be a high-value and low-maintenance addition to any Polish PV project.

Jakub Górski

Sungrow

Session Topics:

BESS technology innovations
Considerations for transportation, installation and O&M
Practical case studies

16:20

Boosting the Financial Health of your Solar Assets

panel

40 min.

Poland 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

Mauricio López

meteocontrol

Konrad Tolivia

IBC SOLAR

Marcin Wnuszyński

Runergy

Session Topics:

Upgrading existing assets to improve efficiency?
Analyzing 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
The next step in operations digitalization
Business model optimization with module revamping and repowering
Managing underperformance in your solar asset

Session 4B

Opportunities for PV & Storage Development for Polish Firms in Ukraine

16:00

Opportunities for PV & Storage Development for Polish Firms in Ukraine

presentation

20 min.

Maksym Sysoiev

Dentons

Session Topics:

Development of the Ukrainian PV market before and during the war
Enriching the Ukrainian energy system with new PV and BESS projects
Incentives for new PV and BESS projects
Peculiarities of current PV and BESS projects development or acquisition in Ukraine

17:00

Closing Remarks

10 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

17:10

Networking Drinks

Session Topics:

Solarplaza Summit | Poland

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Opening & Welcome by Solarplaza

Overview of the Polish PV Market

Poland's Utility-Scale PV & BESS Developments in an European Framework

The Evolution of the Regulatory Environment for Utility-Scale PV Projects in Poland

Financing & Developing Utility-Scale Projects in Poland

The Latest Tax & Financial Considerations for Investing in Large-scale Solar PV Projects

Unlocking Capital and Investments in Utility-Scale PV & BESS projects in Poland

The Polish Utility-Scale Storage Market

Business Models For Grid-Scale Batteries in Poland

Breaking the Gridlock: Strategies to Mitigate Grid Congestion Challenges Through BESS Solutions & other Applications

The Polish PPA Market

Outlook for the Polish PPA & Energy Trading Markets

Main Issues & Considerations for Successful PPA Contracting

Innovations in Technology: Effective PV Solutions to Optimize your LCOE

Battery Technology Innovations that Enhance Efficiency and Lengthen Battery Cycle Life

Boosting the Financial Health of your Solar Assets

Opportunities for PV & Storage Development for Polish Firms in Ukraine

Opportunities for PV & Storage Development for Polish Firms in Ukraine

Closing Remarks