Solarplaza Summit | Sweden

Tuesday 25 March 2025

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

Spark Connections at Stockholm’s Stunning Rooftop

Connect, collaborate, and network in style at Stockholm’s most iconic rooftop venue. Start your Solarplaza Summit Sweden experience with industry-leading discussions over a memorable dinner. 
The Networking Event will take place at Molnet

Wednesday 26 March 2025

Program


08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

Start your day with checking in and coffee, igniting your journey into solar innovation and networking excellence.
 

09:15

Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza

Session 1

Overview of Swedish PV Market

09:30

Sweden's Solar Future: Strategic Outlook and Growth Projections

presentation

15 min.

  • Overview of Sweden's solar market growth trajectory over the next decade.
  • Key government policy drivers pushing solar adoption.
  • Major large-scale solar projects currently in development.
  • Insights into market opportunities for developers and investors.
  • Technological advancements driving future solar deployments.
  • Barriers to growth and how to overcome them.

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Amelia Oller Westerberg

SWECO

09:45

Navigating the Legal Terrain: Land Use, Permitting, and Legal Challenges in Solar Development

presentation

15 min.

  • Overview of Sweden’s permitting process for large-scale solar parks
  • Key legal considerations for land use, including agricultural, forest, and wetland zones
  • Implications of recent legal reforms on solar project timelines
  • Strategies to navigate local opposition and gain community support
  • Legal best practices for compliance with environmental and zoning regulations
  • Mitigating legal risks for developers in complex land-use cases

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10:00

Industrial Synergy: Aligning Solar Growth with Sweden’s Energy Demands

panel

40 min.

Explore how Sweden’s industrial stakeholders and renewable energy leaders are navigating the challenges of balancing electricity demand and supply, fostering solar integration, and supporting the country’s transition to a clean, resilient energy future.

  • The role of residential and industrial sectors in Sweden’s solar energy transition.
  • Managing curtailment and negative pricing challenges in a rapidly expanding solar market.
  • The impact of Sweden’s increasing data center developments on energy demand and consumption.
  • Opportunities for solar and storage to support the growing electricity needs of industrial facilities and data centers.
  • Regulatory frameworks enabling large-scale solar projects and industrial collaboration.
  • Overcoming grid congestion through co-location of renewable energy sources.
  • Collaboration strategies for long-term stability and growth in industrial solar energy projects.

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moderator

Axel Alm

Hyrizeon

Anna Werner

Svensk Solenergi

Robert Andrén

Industrikraft

10:40

Morning Networking Break

On average, at Solarplaza Summit events an impressive 92% of attendees are able to make valuable business connections. Don’t miss out!
 

Session 2

Innovations Powering the Next Generation of Solar Technology

11:25

Grid Challenges and Opportunities for Renewable Energy Projects

presentation

20 min.

Gain insights from Svenska Kraftnät on overcoming grid integration challenges for large solar parks, leveraging ancillary services, and meeting grid connection requirements to unlock opportunities for renewable energy and storage solutions in Sweden.
 

  • Challenges faced by grid operators in integrating large solar parks
  • Ancillary services for grid stability and solar-storage solutions
  • Requirements for grid connection and compliance with grid codes

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Viktoria Neimane

Svenska Kraftnät

11:45

Advancing Technologies: The Future of Solar & Storage Projects

presentation

15 min.

 Explore cutting-edge advancements in solar & storage technology, from enhanced efficiency and innovative designs to real-world applications, revealing how these trends are reducing costs and boosting ROI for utility-scale and C&I solar projects.

  • Technological advancements in solar module design and efficiency
  • Trends in solar module size, material, and power output
  • Real-world use cases of innovative solar modules in utility-scale and C&I projects
  • How advancements in module technology reduce costs and improve ROI for solar developers
  • Future trends in module manufacturing and design

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12:00

Unlocking Hybrid Opportunities: combining Solar, Wind and Storage

presentation

15 min.

 Discover the untapped potential of hybrid solar, wind, and storage projects, exploring innovative solutions like cable pooling, financial incentives, and real-world case studies to maximize renewable energy output and grid efficiency.

  • Maximizing energy output and grid efficiency through co-located solar, wind, and storage systems.
  • Financial and regulatory opportunities for hybrid renewable energy projects in Sweden.
  • Cable pooling as a cost-effective solution for shared infrastructure in hybrid facilities.
  • Case studies showcasing successful solar-wind-storage hybrid projects.
  • Strategies for managing the complementarity and variability of hybrid renewable systems.

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12:15

Solar & Storage on Forest and Farmland: Opportunities and Challenges

panel

40 min.

Unpack the complexities and opportunities of utilizing forested and agricultural land for solar and storage projects, balancing environmental concerns, permitting challenges, and social acceptance with the growing demand for renewable energy.

  • Opportunities for large-scale solar and storage projects on forested and agricultural lands.
  • Permitting and licensing processes for renewable energy projects on sensitive land areas.
  • Strategies for achieving social acceptance and addressing environmental concerns.
  • Balancing land use for agriculture, forestry, and energy development.
  • Collaborative approaches between developers, landowners, and environmental stakeholders.
  • Policy and regulatory perspectives on using non-traditional land for energy projects.

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moderator

Cecilia Edling Östman

Solkompaniet

Rickard Sandström

Sveaskog

Antoine Baudoin

Svenska Naturskyddsföreningen

12:55

Lunch Networking Break

Enjoy delicious food and network with key players in the industry at the same time. Our app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 150+ attendees and 20+ speakers! 

Session 3

Maximizing Solar Potential: Strategic Approaches to Energy Storage

14:30

What's next for the Swedish storage market?

presentation

15 min.

Discover the latest trends in Sweden’s energy storage market with Clean Horizon, exploring current market status, revenue opportunities for battery storage, and insights into future revenue streams shaping the sector. 
 

• Status of the storage market in Sweden

• Revenues accessible to battery storage

• Glimpse of future revenues in Sweden

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Corentin Baschet

Clean Horizon

14:45

Financing Energy Storage: Navigating Market Risks and Opportunities

presentation

15 min.

  • Financial risks and opportunities associated with energy storage projects
  • Navigating market volatility and financing challenges in the storage sector
  • New financial instruments and models for energy storage investment
  • How investors can mitigate risks and ensure long-term project success

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15:00

Building Resilient Grids: Solar, Storage, and Sweden’s Energy Future

panel

40 min.

Discover how energy storage solutions are future-proofing solar projects, enhancing grid flexibility, and addressing Sweden’s congestion challenges to support a stable, renewable-powered energy system.

  • The role of energy storage in stabilizing grids for large-scale solar projects.
  • Exploring the potential for hydrogen storage and its viability in Sweden’s energy mix.
  • Impacts of rejected offshore wind projects on Sweden’s renewable energy strategies and the pivot to storage.
  • Flexible grid connections and solutions for integrating large-scale solar.
  • Regional congestion areas and rejection rates: insights from Svenska Kraftnät.
  • Addressing curtailment risks with energy storage and alternative storage technologies.
  • Strategic planning for solar-storage integration to ensure future grid resilience.

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moderator

Theodor Ingman

SWECO

Viktoria Neimane

Svenska Kraftnät

Dan-Eric Archer

CheckWatt

Johan Lindahl

Becquerel Sweden

15:40

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

Financing the Future: Ensuring Solar Project Viability and Growth

16:30

Securing Investment for Large-Scale Solar: Strategies for Success

presentation

25 min.

Join Alight and Rabobank as they unveil key strategies for securing investment in large-scale solar, exploring financing models, risk assessment, and best practices for developing bankable, industrial-scale solar projects. 

  • Key strategies for securing financing for large-scale solar projects
  • The role of public and private financing in advancing solar growth
  • Navigating challenges in securing funding for industrial-scale solar
  • How investors assess risk in solar project financing
  • Best practices for creating bankable solar projects

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Ruud Immel

Rabobank

Richard Nicolin

Alight

16:55

Financing Solar Growth: Unlocking Capital for Sweden's Renewable Energy Future

panel

40 min.

  • Key investment trends in Sweden’s renewable energy sector
  • Innovative financing models for large-scale solar projects
  • The role of government subsidies and incentives in driving solar growth
  • Strategies for attracting private capital to renewable energy projects
  • Overcoming barriers to financing solar plus storage projects

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moderator

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza

Gustav Alberius

Turn Energy

Liisa Raasakka

European Investment Bank (EIB)

Christoffer Adrian

DNB

Aksel Lundquist

Sunna Group

17:35

Closing remarks

5 min.

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza

17:40

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. There will be plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals from our global as well as our local network.

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