2 Apr 2025
Bucharest
2 Apr 2025
Bucharest
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Program
Radmyla Nikitchenko
Solarplaza
Roxana Lupu
Masters in Moderation
Session 1
This keynote sets the stage for our conference. In 20 minutes, gain an overview of Romania’s renewable energy market, comparing recent developments with the previous year. Attendees will learn about current funding opportunities, Romania’s regional competitiveness, and expected growth in solar and storage installations through 2026.
Irene Mihai
Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA)
This session provides an in-depth analysis of Romania’s first CfD auction, detailing its design and implications for solar and storage projects. Attendees will gain insights into how CfDs function as revenue streams, with real-world insights from a successful applicant sharing their journey and outcomes from the initial auction.
Adina Andreescu
EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
This panel explores the evolving landscape of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Romania, focusing on cross-border markets as a mechanism for revenue stability. Experts will discuss how new market designs and merchant models interact with existing regulations, and share insights from other markets on securing revenue through storage and PPAs.
Evangelos Gazis
Aurora Energy Research
Morning networking break
On average, at Solarplaza Summit events an impressive 94% of attendees are able to make valuable business connections. Don’t miss out!
Session 2
This presentation will provide a detailed overview of upcoming policy changes in Romania and their impact on the solar and storage project approval process. Attendees will gain clarity on new legal requirements, available subsidies, and the legislation around hybridizing projects. The presentation will also address current bottlenecks in the approval and implementation processes, offering solutions to overcome regulatory challenges.
Structured around how to achieve cash flow security, in this panel investors, banks and developers discuss the conditions and challenges it takes to secure a bank loan for future solar + B.E.S.S projects. Join financers and banks with different risk profiles to discuss their vision and strategy for financing solar + energy storage projects in Romania
Sebastian Mihai Staicu
Enery Energy
Networking lunch break
Our new app makes it easy to send one-on-one messages, making it easy to meet with any of the 100+ attendees and 25+ speakers!
Session 3
This presentation will provide firsthand insights from a developer actively working on utility-scale solar projects in Romania.
This presentation will delve into successful energy storage business models from leading European countries and their applicability to Romania's market. Attendees will explore how energy storage supports grid reliability, the long-term trends in integrating solar and storage, and how energy trading can enhance profitability. The session will provide concrete examples of markets that have rapidly expanded from MW to GW scales, offering practical insights for scaling up storage projects.
Oliver Schmidt
Imperial College London
This panel will bring together industry leaders to discuss the latest technologies that help solar and storage projects stay competitive.
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
This presentation will provide a detailed update on the current timeframes and challenges for connecting large-scale solar projects to Romania’s grid. Attendees will gain insight into the expected delays, potential future developments, and solutions being considered to address grid bottlenecks and curtailment risks. Additionally, the session will offer updates on the grid upgrading process and how these improvements aim to facilitate the integration of more renewable energy capacity.
This panel will address the current market fragmentation and saturation challenges within Romania’s solar industry. Panelists will discuss strategies for expanding the market, attracting new investments, and future-proofing projects against evolving regulations and economic fluctuations. Attendees will gain insights into how collaboration and strategic planning can create more opportunities and ensure the long-term viability of their investments.
Radmyla Nikitchenko
Solarplaza
Roxana Lupu
Masters in Moderation
Networking drinks
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Radmyla Nikitchenko
Project Manager
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Audrey Wolff
Project Coordinator
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