Solarplaza | Solarplaza Summit | Asset Management Europe

Tuesday 4 October 2022

Conference Program Day 1

08:30

Welcome Coffee

presentation

45 min.

Session Topics:

09:15

Opening Remarks by Chairwomen

presentation

15 min.

Lisette Buist

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

09:30

Opening keynote: A Look Back at The Last solar Decade

presentation

15 min.

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

Session I

Europe’s Solar Future

09:45

Analyst Insight: State of the Market

presentation

30 min.

Sam Wilkinson

S&P Global

Session Topics:

10:15

German Developments: Thriving in an Increasingly Competitive Solar Market

panel

45 min.

moderator

Sam Wilkinson

S&P Global

Stefan Müller

Enerparc AG

Björn Broda

GP Joule Projects

Session Topics:

How are projects in Germany being developed?
Finding the right development approach and partners for greenfield development
Biggest challenges in developing new projects

11:00

AM Networking Break

Session Topics:

Session II A

O&M: Industry Updates

11:45

Modern Approach Towards Operating PV Plants

panel

45 min.

moderator

Edmee Kelsey

Power Factors

Robin Hirschl

Obton A/S

Carlos Álvarez

Huawei

Annarita Mitola

BFP Service

Session Topics:

How to plan timing of maintenance taking into account production forecasts, KPIs and pool pricing
How to adjust production to stabilize the grid (production of reactive power)
What other elements(other than regular MWh) can help to maximize revenues for the plant while stabilizing the grid?

12:30

Digital Tools for Operational Success

panel

45 min.

moderator

Marco Alves

MTX Solar

Inés Monroy

SENS (STEAG Solar Energy Solutions)

Stijn Stevens

meteocontrol

Jan Muller

Statkraft AS

Session Topics:

Next step in operations digitalization
Ensuring the operational digital infrastructure meets future operator needs
Creating feedback loops that facilitate asset management

Session II B

Asset Management Fundamentals

11:45

The Evolution of the Role of an Asset Manager

panel

45 min.

moderator

Sara Di Mario

Hazel New Energy

Carolina Nester

Sonnedix

Christian Ahrens

Aquila Clean Energy

Eugene Cora

Ardexa

Session Topics:

New tasks that asset managers need to be aware of
The role of digitalization in asset management
Training and retaining asset managers for a constantly evolving role

12:30

Onboarding New Assets to Your Portfolio

panel

45 min.

moderator

Gorka Parada

AlsoEnergy

Joe Miletic

Amberside Energy

Vera Groener

Pacifico Energy Partners

Anette Danielsson

Wärtsilä

Session Topics:

Normalizing a portfolio with different assets of differing ages
Onboarding assets with tight deadlines
Ensuring full documentation of handover
Power system optimisation for complex renewable systems

13:15

Lunch Networking Break

Session Topics:

Session III A

O&M: Practical Examples of Operational Success

14:30

Identifying Challenges in the O&M Space

panel

45 min.

moderator

Steven Xuereb

PI Berlin

David Delaire

Associé Valeur

Hervé Bouillard

NovaSource Power Services

Session Topics:

15:15

Mitigating negative energy prices with digital solutions

presentation

15 min.

Digital O&M Improvements: Case Studies

Pierre-Marie Inizan

S4E

Alexandre Volpato

Apex Energies

Session Topics:

Operational challenges during negative pricing events
Identifying negative pricing in a timely manner
Collateral perspectives for IPPs through energy market data

15:30

Solar Analytics for Solar Performance Optimization

presentation

15 min.

Digital O&M Improvements: Case Studies

Julien Deckx

Claire Sina

Bouygues

Session Topics:

Digital tools for performance tracking

15:45

Advanced analytics tools to facilitate AM and O&M activities

presentation

15 min.

Digital O&M Improvements: Case Studies

Andrew Dean

Lightsource bp

Pascal Wehrli

Envision Digital

Session Topics:

From portfolio supervision to granular issue identification
Identify PV module degradation
Outage detection and allocation
Custom and contractual KPI

Session III B

Insurance and Testing

14:30

Benchmarking New Component Selection Best Practices

panel

45 min.

moderator

Joerg Althaus

CEA

Vitor Rodrigues

LONGi

Andrea Viaro

Stäubli

Session Topics:

Quality control and performance benchmarking
Finding the right components for your plant needs

15:15

Boosting E2E PV Lifecycle Automation

presentation

20 min.

Pedro Marques

Aeroprotechnik

Mikel López Madoz

Acciona

Session Topics:

Tools enhancing Operational Efficiency
Intelligent Data Orchestration:
Data Driven Actionable Insight(s) – Use Case

15:35

Insurance Updates for the Solar Industry

presentation

25 min.

Alexander Platz

Munich RE

Session Topics:

Trends in PV warranty insurance
Impact of tariff discussion in the US on Chinese, South East Asian and Indian manufacturers
Developments in the European PV market
Recommendations for project developers, banks and policy makers

Workshop

Energy Trading and Its Operational Implications

14:30

Energy Trading and Its Operational Implications

90 min.

This focused 90-minute workshop will feature a mix of presentations, open discussion, and plenty of opportunities for Q&A and informal sparring. The ultimate goal of the session is to make sure that all aspects of the topic are covered and that the 35-40 attendees walk away with their most burning questions answered. With a heavy emphasis on practical examples from market leaders, this intimate session will provide the attendees the opportunity to gain specific and actionable insights and to engage with the host and speakers.