Solarplaza Summit | The Netherlands

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Wednesday 10 May 2023

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

The Networking Event will take place at De Kop van Oost

Thursday 11 May 2023

Program


08:30

Welcome and Registration

30 min.


09:00

Opening Words by Solarplaza

15 min.

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza


SESSION 1

The future is Here: Discussing the Solar Energy Transition

09:15

Keynote Opening: How will the European Power Market Influence your Solar Business Model?

presentation

30 min.

  • Successful business models for (integrated) solar energy systems
  • Outlook for renewable energy prices in Europe

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Remco de Boer

Studio Energie


09:45

The Energy Transition is in Transition: Are We Ready?

panel

40 min.

  • Transitioning to smart and integrated solar parks
  • The challenges ahead: beyond solar PV (solar + EV, storage, wind, heating)
  • Making the solar business case work

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moderator

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza

Liesbeth Buiter

Clifford Chance

Ivo van Dam

PowerField

Jan-Phillip Kock

Encavis


10:25

Morning Networking Break

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SESSION 2A

Navigating the Business opportunities of the Energy Market

11:10

New Energy Law & New Environmental Act

presentation

20 min.

  • Updates on the New Dutch Energy Law (published in February 2023)
  • Updates on the New Dutch Environmental Act (to be published in July 2023)

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Roland de Vlam

Loyens & Loeff

Viviënne Versluis

Loyens & Loeff


11:30

The New EU Policies and their Impact on Solar Project Development

panel

30 min.

  • The European Green Deal: what does it mean for the Dutch solar market?
  • Concretizing goals through smart project development 
  • Integrating renewables

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moderator

Lorena Nieuwenhoven

Solarplaza

Amelie Veenstra

Holland Solar

Jesse Hettema

Aurora Energy Research

Moritz Rolf

Sungrow


12:00

Grid Congestion: Urgency and Opportunities

panel

30 min.

  • Urgency: New grid congestion management & The National Grid Congestion Action Programme
  • Bankability of new available solutions
  • Curtailment: villain or hero?

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Josefin Berg

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Leon Straathof

Energie Samen

Wouter van den Akker

Alliander

Mohamed El Mhassani

Iqony Sens


12:30

A New Horizon: Grid congestion as a Business Model?

panel

30 min.

  • Congestion service provider (CPS): temporary fix or solid business opportunity?
  • The ins and outs of becoming a CPS in the Netherlands
  • Understanding the business model

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Lars Rupert

Giga Storage

Joris Besseling

TenneT


WORKSHOPS

Here and Now: Groundwork for the Future

11:10

Short-term Power Markets: Extreme Price Circumstances on Ordinary Weather Days

50 min.

Topics such as weather forecasting and curtailment are not news for the sector, but are we giving them their due attention? Discover the link between curtailment, flexible assets and weather forecasting during this workshop with Eneco. Join to get an introduction to the short term power markets and the impact that weather can have in it as well as discussing:

  • The impact of solar production on the short term power markets
  • Three ordinary weather cases leading to extreme power prices
  • The importance for setting up curtailment and real time data exchange
  • Get active in the trading game: how spot on are your trading skills?

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Larissa Gunst

Eneco Energy Trade


12:00

Bridging the Gap: How Decisions Made During Development can Negatively or Positively Impact your OPEX

60 min.

Getting a renewable project up and running requires the collaboration of various stakeholders to be a success. However, although the role of the developer, EPC and asset manager is relatively well-defined, there is a lack of involvement of the developer and construction managers in the complete lifecycle of an asset. The implications of the decisions made by these stakeholders in the initial phase of a project have a huge impact on the lifetime management of that asset. Trivial decisions can sometimes make for a very costly O&M.

Join this workshop to learn from the experts on how to take a value chain approach to the development and management of your assets. During this workshop we will bridge the gap between developer, construction contractor and asset manager so that each stakeholder has a holistic perspective on how their decision impacts the O&M and OPEX costs of a project.

Ivo Stroeken

Solora

Franjo Salic

CEE Group

Sierk Hennes

Novar


13:00

Networking Lunch Break

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SESSION 3A

The Solar Park of the Future: Successful Case Studies

14:30

Battery Optimization Gamification: Learn in a Playful Way to Use Your Battery Energy Storage System in Different Energy Markets

30 min.

Jan Willem Zwang

Stratergy


15:00

Providing Energy Solutions vs Providing Solar: An Integrated Approach to Energy Development

presentation

30 min.

Re-think your approach to energy and solar development during this session where Kieszon and Greenchoice present their experience working with smart grids, supplying solar energy, storage and charging stations to commercial & industrial offtakers in an innovative way. Their mission is to support investors and real estate developers by offering integrated solutions that will expedite the energy transition for all. During this session they will share two case studies and the lessons learned from creating a solution for sustainable assets.

  • Proposition 1: Power-2-Build
  • Proposition 2: Laden op Zon (Solar Charging)

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Alexander Roepers

Greenchoice

Fabio Pisano

KiesZon


15:30

Unveiling the Possibilities of Co-location: Case Studies on Agri-PV

panel

30 min.

  • The projects: lessons learned in practice
  • Cost analysis, CAPEX and OPEX
  • How do these projects support energy efficiency

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Eelco Hoogduin

Zonnepark Services Nederland

Steven Pleging

BELECTRIC

Eric Tonnaer

Vattenfall

Davide Marro

Trina Solar


SESSION 3B

Practical Lessons on How to Make a Profitable Solar Business Case

14:30

Securing Solar Project Finance: Key Takeaways for Creating a Solid Business Case

presentation

30 min.

  • Takeaways from a successful solar business case: securing finance from A to Z

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René van der Linden

Enerparc AG


15:00

The Pitfalls and Opportunities of Signing a Solar PPA

presentation

30 min.

  • Takeaways from a signed PPA: asset owner and corporate offtaker lessons

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Tim Damen

Klimaatfonds Nederland

Margien Storm van Leeuwen

Allego


15:30

Minimizing Risks: Making a Foolproof Solar Park

panel

30 min.

  • Risk management, smart plant design and a foolproof insurance plan
  • Investing in quality of components, design, safety and insurance
  • Remaining profitable: how to develop an integrated approach 

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Harry Wolkenfelt

Solarif Group

Andrea Viaro

Stäubli

Roy Aarts

HDI Global SE


16:00

Afternoon Networking Break

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SESSION 4

The Next 15 years: Closing the Loop

16:45

What does the Dutch PV Market look like in 15 years from now? Building a Resilient Solar Energy Market

panel

30 min.

  • Achieving transparency in the supply chain
  • Building a resilient European solar energy market
  • Renewables integration and international societal responsibility

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moderator

Marc Londo

Dutch Renewable Energy Association (NVDE)

Manuella Appiah

Sunrock

Eline Fleur Speklé

Dutch Ministry of Economics and Climate

Vitor Rodrigues

LONGi


17:15

Get Inspired! Anniversary Surprise Session

30 min.

Niels Houtepen


17:45

Closing Words

presentation

15 min.

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza


18:00

End of Conference & Networking Drinks

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