Solarplaza Summit | Romania

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Wednesday 26 April 2023

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

As a warm up to the Summit, enjoy facilitated networking with fellow attendees, speakers, partners and advisory board members, in a more relaxed, informal atmosphere.
The Networking Event will take place at Linea / Closer to the moon

Thursday 27 April 2023

Program


08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

30 min.

09:00

Welcome Remarks by Solarplaza and Conference Host

15 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza Consultancy

Teodora Tompea

Digi24

Session 1

Market Update - Challenges, Trends, and Outlook

09:15

Mapping the State of Solar in Romania: Key Opportunities and Challenges

presentation

30 min.

  • Overview of the current status of solar PV in Romania
  • The dynamics Romania faces within the EU and on the global stage
  • The growth path of solar in Romania
  • The opportunities, challenges within the short and long term

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Cristina Irene Mihai

Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA)

09:45

The Legislative Landscape for Solar Development in Romania: A Practical Overview

presentation

30 min.

  • How Ordinance 119/2022 is shaping the solar industry in Romania
  • Exploring the impact of recent land law amendments on greenfield PV plant permitting
  • Getting a clear picture of the latest rules and solar incentives
  • PV permitting roadmap and timeline
  • Amendments to Land Law No. 18/1991: speeding up the process of PV development on agricultural land below 50 hectares in size

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Oana Ijdelea

Ijdelea & Associates

10:15

Morning Coffee Break

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Session 2

Strategies of main European PV players in Romania

11:15

1 on 1 Interview

presentation

30 min.

This conference track offers a one-on-one interview session between Teodora Tompea, our esteemed host, and Ms. Claudia Griech, who will shed light on E.ON's strategy for developing large-scale PV projects in the Romanian market. Ms. Griech will discuss the main challenges faced in executing this strategy, as well as the path forward for E.ON. Attendees can expect an insightful conversation that delves into the company's approach towards navigating the dynamic solar landscape.
 

moderator

Teodora Tompea

Digi24

Claudia Griech

E.ON Group

11:45

Lessons Learned from PV Asset Creation and Operation

presentation

30 min.

Georg Hotar

Photon Energy

12:15

Networking Lunch Break

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Mingle with the mixed crowd of local and international stakeholders, developers, service providers, investors, and more!

Session 3

Investments and Bankability

13:45

Solar Financing: Successfully Ensuring Project Bankability

presentation

40 min.

Solar Financing will be explored through two presentations presenting the perspectives of a Social Investment Bank and a Commercial Bank

  • Main financing structures for large-scale projects
  • How a bank adapts to the changing legal environment and rising interest rates
  • How to meet a bank's expectations and successfully secure long-term financing

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Mihaela Mihailescu

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Sebastian Mihai Staicu

Banca Comercială Română

14:25

Strategies for the Development of Large-scale Projects in Romania

panel

45 min.

  • Tips & red flags for international developers in the Romanian market
  • Critical issues related to project development
  • Comparing auction strategies to PPA models from the perspective of different stakeholders - pros & cons
  • Mitigating supply chain disruptions and price volatility
  • Dealing with hyperinflation

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moderator

Niculae Havilet

CRE

Filip Sypko

Green Genius

László Szabó

Electron Holding

Florian Kneidinger

Kraftfeld

Andreea Gilicel

Nofar Energy

Mihai Alexandru Stirbu

BayWa r.e.

15:10

Afternoon Coffee Break

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Session 4

Best Practices for Tech & Solutions for Innovation

15:45

Best Practices for Module Technologies and Applications

presentation

25 min.

  • Where are we now: the state of PV-technology in the Romania
  • Technology roadmap for the coming years, what to expect in terms of efficiency and future yields

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Vitor Rodrigues

LONGi

16:10

The Development & Power of Storage Solutions in Romania

presentation

20 min.

  •  How and where storage applications can be deployed 
  • The step-by-step process for adding a battery to your solar plant 
  • ROI and other key metrics for storage solutions 
  • Maximising and stabilizing connection points

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Bogdan Stan

Sungrow

16:30

Scaling Solar Projects in Romania with the Right Technology Applications

panel

30 min.

  • How can new assets be optimized in terms of new applications 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

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moderator

Lavinia Lancu

Energy Industry Review

Evangelos Makrygiannis

Jinko Solar

Ciprian Glodeanu

Glodeanu & Partners

17:00

Closing Remarks

10 min.

Teodora Tompea

Digi24

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza Consultancy

17:10

Networking Drinks

Grab a soft drink, glass of wine, or a nice cold beer, and discuss the shining solar ambitions for the coming year!

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