Solarplaza Summit Spain

Wednesday 6 July 2022

20:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

The Networking Dinner will take place in Vincci Via 66 Hotel

The Networking Event will take place in Vincci Via 66 Hotel

Thursday 7 July 2022

Program

Simultaneous translation will be available throughout the conference

08:30

Arrival & Registration

presentation

30 min.

Session Topics:

Session I

Demystifying Spanish Solar Investments

09:00

Conference Kick-Off

presentation

10 min.

Why invest in Spanish solar, conference goals and networking opportunities

Lorena Nieuwenhoven

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

09:10

Top 5 Strategies for Solar Development in Spain

presentation

20 min.

Get up to speed with the Spanish solar market

Rafael Benjumea

UNEF - Spanish Photovoltaic Union

Session Topics:

Solar in numbers
What is hot in the market?
Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends
Status of projects and investments in the pipeline
Overview of market split (Residential/C&I/Utility)

09:30

Beyond PPAs: New Upcoming Financing Schemes

presentation

40 min.

As renewable energy markets grow in complexity, so do the financing strategies available.

moderator

Christina Rentell

Aurora Energy Research

Alba Fernández Rivera

Holaluz

Luis Villar Pérez

Greenward Partners

Miguel Marroquin

Our New Energy

Session Topics:

What is the standard for PPAs in Spain
Financing strategies from commercial banks to new up and coming investment funds
Managing more merchant risk in new financing schemes
What trends to expect in the Spanish PPA market

10:10

Morning Networking Break

Session Topics:

Session II

Your Guide to Solar Development and Regulation

11:00

Do You Know the Rules of the Game? Regulatory Session

panel

40 min.

Solar development and management in Spain is largely dependent on the rules and regulation that define the playing field for the renewable energy market. Knowing the intricacies of the regulatory landscape is essential to your success in this country.

Josefin Berg

S&P Global Commodity Insights

David Diez

Watson Farley & Williams

Alfredo Fernández Agras

Everwood Capital

Federico de la Hoz

Sonnedix

Session Topics:

Regulatory changes to expect in 2022 and beyond
Expected auctions and competition for connection to nodes in the network ('concursos de capacidad')
Overview of the evolution of the regulation for solar in Spain
Current challenges and how to overcome them

11:30

Every Roof Counts: Self-Consumption Panel

panel

30 min.

moderator

Ricardo Cortés Lastra

UNEF - Spanish Photovoltaic Union

Lorenzo Font

Soto Solar

Laura Feijoo

Ecooo Revolución Solar

Isabel Reija

Barter Energy

Session Topics:

12:00

Lessons Learned From Solar Development Experts

presentation

40 min.

Exclusive insight into the best practices and lessons learned from seasoned solar developers in Spain.

moderator

Laura Ojea

Invertia

Florian Edler

Enerparc AG

Estefanía Orellana

Sungrow

Fernando Roger

Lightsource bp

Juanjo Álvarez

BayWa r.e.

Juanjo Álvarez

Head of PV development & Project Management

BayWa r.e.

After eight years working in BayWa r.e. as Project Manager for Spain, UK and Japan, in 2019 Juanjo Álvarez was designated as Head of PV Development and Project Management for Spain and Portugal. Since then, Juanjo has been responsible for the coordination of BayWa r.e.’s PV team in the origination, development and execution of utility scale PV projects in the Iberian Peninsula. During this time, the team has managed to realize over 400 MW of projects, from the project development phase to financial closing and sale to third party investors. He has also gained valuable experience in the M&A side of projects, sourcing new sites for BayWa r.e.’s project pipeline. Before joining BayWa r.e. Juanjo started his career in renewables working for Solon Energy GmbH, where he gained significant knowledge in PV project development with a focus on the Spanish and Italian markets. Mr. Álvarez graduated in Law at the University of Oviedo in Spain where he also earned his Masters in Business Administration, and finished a post-graduate program on China studies at the Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China.

Session Topics:

Navigating licensing and permitting processes
What regions in Spain show the most solar promise
It takes a village: working with local communities and municipalities
Market saturation
From greenfield projects to managing your assets

12:40

Networking Lunch

Session Topics:

Session IIIA

Solar Innovation

14:10

Betting on the Bankability of Batteries

presentation

30 min.

Including batteries in the business model for renewables is essential to prepare for the expected growth and continuous management of intermittent power sources as they can stabilize grid congestion problems as well as help manage the curtailment of solar energy. Is the Spanish renewable market set to kick-start its battery market?

Yann Dumont

ASEALEN

Yann Dumont

President

ASEALEN

Yann Dumont (1982) is an Industrial Engineer from ICAM in Lille (France). In addition, he has studied senior management at various international universities such as Georgetown University in Washington DC. He has dedicated his professional career to renewable energy, working on numerous wind, solar, biomass and wave energy projects. At the beginning of his professional career, he worked as head of CSP projects at Hidrocantábrico-EDP. From here, he went to the Solar Department at POWEO (the first French private energy company) as Director, with a special focus on promoting projects. Later, he started various businesses through the consulting firms Enya Renovables and Esyan Renovables, of which he was founder and partner. He worked for four years in photovoltaic and wind projects at Abengoa, mainly in engineering and construction, but also in the study and development of concession models (IPP). During this stage, he held various positions: vice president of the Abengoa T & I subsidiary and director of Abengoa Wind Concessions at an international level, among others. Afterwards, he was CEO of Wind and Solar at Forestalia, where he participated in the creation of a development portfolio of more than 5GW. During this period, the first financial closure with PPA of a wind project in Spain stands out, leading to the end of the development and investment decision of more than 2 GW. Currently, he is CEO and founder of Reolum Renewable Research, a consulting firm specializing in the comprehensive development of renewable energy projects. The company is founded and led by an experienced team, with a long history and recognition in the sector, whose objective is to join the concepts of profitability and sustainability in order to contribute to the energy transition in Spain. Finally, he promoted with other companies in the sector the creation of the Spanish Energy Storage Association (ASEALEN), which he presides since 2020.

Andrés Hernando Ros

Huawei

Session Topics:

What are the current bankability pitfalls in storage development?
What does the Spanish regulation allow and what changes can be expected
Storage & Spanish energy auctions
Monetising grid services
How many MW & investment will lead to a relevant storage market in Spain

14:40

Case Study: The First Green Hydrogen Project in Spain

presentation

30 min.

What are the business models available for solar professionals with regards to this new technology? Learn from the pioneers of green hydrogen in Spain as Enagás presents the first industrial operational green hydrogen project in Spain.

María Jaén Caparrós

Enagás S.A.

Session Topics:

Mapping the real value and projects that are set to kick-off the Spanish green hydrogen industry
What is the business case for solar professionals with regards to green hydrogen
Integration with new stakeholders (i.e the gas industry)
Who are the offtakers

Session IIIB

Workshop

14:10

Structuring PPAs – How to Identify Opportunities, Create Benchmarks, and Compare Solutions

panel

60 min.

This workshop is powered by Our New Energy
When it comes to securing fruitful PPAs, structuring is key. Want to find out more?

Miguel Marroquin

Our New Energy

Session Topics:

“The structuring of PPAs is the cornerstone of a successful PPA transaction. Here, optimal PPA choice is identified, benchmarks are made, and the solution is compared against other options. It is where decisions are made for the first time based on. It’s where decisions are made for the first time. BUT! These decisions are often based on internal belief systems, risk aversion, utility function, and market intelligence – not concrete data”. says Miguel Marroquín.

With almost 5GW of transacted PPA negotiations, Our New Energy is one of Europe’s leading energy advisories. Miguel Marroquín, Managing Director of Our New Energy, will conduct this interactive and Q&A-intensive session at the Solarplaza event in Madrid on June 7th. He will share his views and insights, and answer questions on how to structure PPAs.

Don’t miss this chance to address your PPA doubts and take away new knowledge and inspiration. Open to all event participants.

15:10

Afternoon Networking Break & Speed Dating Exercise

Session Topics:

Session IV

Scaling Solar Sustainably

16:10

The Pandemic and the War: What does this Mean for the Electricity Market?

presentation

20 min.

Understanding the forces that affect electricity prices in Iberia is essential to have a holistic view of the industry and to make forecasts of what is to come. Global events such as the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine directly impact the electricity market which in turn affects the paradigms under which all energy professionals work.

Kim Keats Martínez

EKON

Session Topics:

Relating global events to energy market impact
Hedging prices and buying from the future
Market/price forecast
Cashflow issue for energy retailers
Windfall taxes and prices
The (in)elasticity of demand

16:30

Boots on the Ground: All About the Construction Phase of your Project

presentation

30 min.

Join this session to find out what are the main challenges in the EPC phase of your solar project and, most importantly, how to overcome these challenges.

Héctor de Lama Gutiérrez

UNEF - Spanish Photovoltaic Union

Inés Monroy

Iqony Sens

Gianluca Biscotti

BFP Group

Gianluca Biscotti

Founder

BFP Group

Managing Director and founder of Studio Tecnico BFP, a leading independent engineering and consulting Italian firm with offices in Italy, Spain and active worldwide. 20 years’ experience in the renewable energy sector, acting as designer, construction manager, project manager, owner’s engineer and technical adviser for M&;A and asset management purposes mainly in PV solar and wind. In the last years Gianluca focused his activity on the technical advising for M&A transactions for green and brown field projects and operating plants. Gianluca is the designer of some of the most important and bigger PV plants in Italy and he is an expert of the authorization procedures in Italy. Gianluca holds a master degree in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic of Bari. BFP provides design, construction support and technical consultancy worldwide on the renewable energy sector, mainly in Wind, Solar PV and Green Hydrogen, achieving several works successfully performed in Europe and Latin America mainly. BFP performed its technical services on more than 12 GW worldwide.

Session Topics:

Managing quick decision making under pressure
Building your dream project to avoid future operational nightmares
Stakeholder management: balancing the needs of your investor, IPP or asset owner while facing the reality of those with boots on the ground

17:00

ESG: Ensuring a Sustainable Energy Transition in Spain

panel

20 min.

moderator

Lorena Nieuwenhoven

Solarplaza

Helena Fernández

ISEMAREN

Helena Fernández

Partner & Director of Sustainability

ISEMAREN

Helena Fernández is responsible for the Sustainability and Climate Change department at Isemaren, where she collaborates with the engineering and promotion departments in the development and management of photovoltaic plants, with the goal of maximizing the positive impact of this renewable technology in the environmental and social sphere. Specialist in Rural Development Policies, Evaluation of Agro-environmental and Forestry Measures from the UCLM and Bachelor of Environmental Sciences from the same university. Expert in climate change, organic farming and environmental impact. She has published studies in scientific journals and has been a professor at the UCLM on Environmental Impact Assessment. She is very knowledgeable about climate change policy thanks to her work for more than 7 years at the Climate Change Office of Castilla-La Mancha. As a consultant, she has participated in a wide range of low-carbon economy projects, carbon footprint calculation and certification, and in the development of strategies in the field of sustainability for companies and administrations

José Ángel Pérez

ABO Energy

Alejandro Labanda

beBartlet

Héctor Sánchez

Soltec

Session Topics:

Overview of UNEF's 'sello de excelencia en sostenibilidad'
End-of-lifecycle management and recycling
Community engagement
Strategies and innovations in sustainable solar development
Costs and benefits of ESG integration

17:30

Conference Wrap-Up

presentation

0 min.

Highlights, takeaways and looking forward to Solarplaza Summit Spain 2023

Lorena Nieuwenhoven

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

17:40

Networking Bites & Drinks

Session Topics:

Solarplaza Summit | Spain

Arrival & Registration

Demystifying Spanish Solar Investments

Conference Kick-Off

Top 5 Strategies for Solar Development in Spain

Beyond PPAs: New Upcoming Financing Schemes

Your Guide to Solar Development and Regulation

Do You Know the Rules of the Game? Regulatory Session

Every Roof Counts: Self-Consumption Panel

Lessons Learned From Solar Development Experts

Solar Innovation

Betting on the Bankability of Batteries

Case Study: The First Green Hydrogen Project in Spain

Workshop

Structuring PPAs – How to Identify Opportunities, Create Benchmarks, and Compare Solutions

Scaling Solar Sustainably

The Pandemic and the War: What does this Mean for the Electricity Market?

Boots on the Ground: All About the Construction Phase of your Project

ESG: Ensuring a Sustainable Energy Transition in Spain

Conference Wrap-Up