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 TAK Stockholm

Wednesday 26 March 2025

Program

08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

09:15

Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.

Kevin Strietman

Solarplaza

Session 1

Overview of Swedish PV Market

09:30

Sweden's Solar Future: Strategic Outlook and Growth Projections

presentation

20 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

09:50

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

presentation

20 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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10:10

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

panel

50 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

Robert Andrén

Senior Strategic Advisor

Industrikraft

Robert Andrén has extensive experience in the fields of Energy, Climate and Sustainability policies including environment, agriculture and forestry, nationally as well as internationally. He has also for many years been highly involved in policy development and implementation regarding research, innovation and international trade. Robert Andrén was until recently Director General of the Swedish Energy Agency, where he was responsible for national energy policies, international energy relations, and European energy policy issues. During his tenure, he served as vice-chair of Mission Innovation, an UN- initiative launched under the Paris Agreement to foster clean energy innovation. Before leading the Swedish Energy Agency, Andrén held several prominent roles, including Deputy Director General at the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Environment and Energy. He was County Director and Deputy Governor of County Värmland and has also worked at the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on environmental quality objectives, and contributed as a senior advisor for the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research. Robert Andrén started his working career at the Swedish Board of Agriculture and holds an M.Sc. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Population Genetics.

11:00

Morning Networking Break

Session 2

Innovations Powering the Next Generation of Solar Technology

11:45

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

12:05

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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12:20

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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12:35

Solar & Storage on Forest and Farmland: Opportunities and Challenges

panel

50 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

13:25

Lunch Networking Break

Session 3

Maximizing Solar Potential: Strategic Approaches to Energy Storage

15:00

Energy Storage Solutions for Large-Scale Solar Projects: What’s Next?

presentation

15 min.

Overview of current energy storage technologies for large-scale solar
Trends in battery storage, hydrogen storage, and other technologies
Integrating storage solutions to maximize solar project efficiency
Financial benefits and challenges of deploying large-scale energy storage
Case studies of energy storage solutions in practice

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Amelia Oller Westerberg

SWECO

15:15

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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15:30

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

panel

45 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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Viktoria Neimane

Svenska Kraftnät