Solarplaza Summit | Baltics

Wednesday 18 March 2026


08:30

Registration & welcome coffee

09:15

Opening words & welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.


Session 1

Market fundamentals and key drivers of the Baltics REs market

09:30

The Baltics utility-scale REs market snapshot: an increasingly saturated market still offering attractive returns

presentation

20 min.

The Baltic region has seen rapid growth in utility-scale renewable energy projects, leading to a more competitive landscape. Yet, despite increasing market saturation, opportunities remain for investors and developers, with favorable policies, strong regional demand, and evolving storage solutions sustaining attractive returns.

  • Current status of utility-scale deployment across the Baltics
  • Market drivers: policy frameworks, grid integration, and regional energy security goals
  • Saturation challenges: competition, permitting, and land availability
  • Investment outlook: where opportunities still exist for profitable projects

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Johan Lindahl

Becquerel Sweden


09:50

Fireside chat with the former Lithuanian Ministry of Energy: how can effective policy boost investors' confidence

presentation

30 min.

Policy frameworks are the backbone of renewable energy investment. In this intimate conversation, the former Lithuanian Ministry of Energy will share insights on how clear, consistent, and forward-looking regulation can reduce risk, attract capital, and accelerate the Baltics’ clean energy transition.

  • Lessons from Lithuania’s policy framework and its impact on renewable deployment
  • How regulatory clarity reduces risk and attracts long-term investment
  • Balancing investor incentives with national energy security goals
  • Future outlook: what investors need to see from policymakers to stay confident

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10:20

How Baltic TSOs are creating a more flexible & resilient grid and why does it matters for investors

panel

40 min.

As the Baltic states accelerate their renewable energy transition, Transmission System Operators are at the forefront of building a smarter, more adaptable grid. Their efforts to enhance flexibility, resilience, and cross-border integration are not only vital for energy security but also shape the investment landscape by reducing risks and enabling new opportunities.

  • Grid modernization initiatives and digitalization efforts by Baltic TSOs
  • Enhancing flexibility to integrate renewables
  • Cross-border interconnections and regional market integration: the impact for investors

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11:00

Morning networking break

Session 2

Investors' session: staying ahead of the curve in a volatile power market

11:40

Day-ahead & intraday trading in the Baltics: how to achieve a long vega exposure with BESS and profit from a volatile power market

presentation

20 min.

With growing renewable penetration, the Baltic power market is becoming increasingly volatile. This session explores how batteries can be strategically deployed to capture value in day-ahead and intraday markets, enabling traders to benefit from price swings and volatility exposure.

  • Understanding volatility dynamics in the Baltic power market
  • How BESS enables flexible trading strategies
  • Arbitrage opportunities between day-ahead and intraday markets
  • Risk management and hedging approaches for storage-backed trading

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12:00

Converting floating storage revenues into a fixed profile

presentation

20 min.

This presentation explores strategies for transforming volatile, market-driven floating storage revenues into a more predictable and stable income stream. We will focus on financial structuring tools, risk management approaches, and contractual frameworks that enable asset owners and investors to secure long-term stable value.

  • Mechanisms for converting variable revenues into fixed profiles
  • Contractual and financial hedging instruments
  • How much upside are asset owners willing to give up in today's market

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12:20

How can investors achieve satisfactory IRRs in a volatile power market with slower than expected electricity demand growth?

panel

40 min.

Investors fear market volatility and see their business models harmed by weaker than anticipated demand growth. This session will explore strategies to safeguard and enhance returns, from innovative financing structures to flexible asset operation, while highlighting how storage, hedging, and diversification can help investors thrive in uncertain conditions.

  • Demand slowdown and its impact on revenue streams
  • The role of storage and hybrid projects in capturing value from volatility
  • Diversification across technologies and markets to balance risk and returns
  • Investor expectations: aligning IRR and NPV targets with evolving market conditions

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Søren Juel Hansen

Nordic Solar

Edvardas Norkeliūnas

ICOR Group

Algirdas Dučinskas

Ignitis


13:00

Networking lunch break

Session 3

Developing & financing utility-scale projects in the Baltics in challenging times

14:00

Developing utility-scale projects in the Baltics: a practical framework for developers

presentation

20 min.

This presentation provides a hands-on framework for navigating regulatory, financial, and technical hurdles, equipping developers with the tools to successfully bring projects from concept to operation.

  • Navigating permitting, land acquisition, and environmental requirements
  • Understanding grid connection processes and capacity constraints
  • Lessons learned from recent large-scale developments in the region

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14:20

Breaking down the financial business case for a utility-scale BESS project: CapEx, OpEx & offtake anaysis

presentation

20 min.

We unpack the economics behind utility-scale BESS projects, focusing on the capital and operational cost structures that drive project viability. Learn how CapEx and OpEx interact with offtake agreements to shape revenue certainty, risk allocation, and long-term returns.

  • CapEx breakdown for utility-scale BESS
  • OpEx considerations: maintenance, warranties, and lifecycle management
  • Offtake analysis: revenue stacking, PPA structures, merchant exposure, and hybrid models

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14:40

With harder project financing requirements and an illiquid PPA market, how can asset owners effectively raise capital in the Baltics?

panel

40 min.

Tighter financing conditions and a limited PPA market are reshaping the investment landscape for renewable energy in the Baltics. This session will explore innovative financing structures, risk-mitigation tools, and offtake structures that can help asset owners secure capital and keep projects bankable in a challenging environment.

  • Financing hurdles in 2026: stricter lending criteria and reduced liquidity
  • Alternatives to traditional PPAs: a mix of merchant exposure and hybrid models
  • Case studies of successful capital-raising strategies in the region

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moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Anneli Ivanov

SEB

Bo Nordberg

Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)


15:20

Afternoon networking break

Session 4

Achieving long-term superior asset & project quality

16:00

How asset owners can boost battery longevity and project ROI

presentation

20 min.

Maximizing the lifespan of battery assets is critical to ensuring strong financial returns in renewable energy projects. This presentation will explore the technical, operational, and strategic measures that asset owners can adopt to extend battery performance while safeguarding profitability.

  • Best practices for battery operation, charging, and discharging cycles
  • Optimizing warranties, contracts, and O&M strategies for long-term value
  • Integrating storage into hybrid projects to diversify revenue streams and enhance ROI

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16:20

More BESS assets grid-connected in the Baltics: mistakes developers & asset owners can avoid at development & construction stages

presentation

20 min.

Developers and asset owners face new challenges in ensuring BESS projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with long-term reliability. This session highlights common pitfalls in the development and construction phases—and how to avoid them to secure project success.

  • Technical design specifications for BESS projects
  • Construction-stage mistakes that impact long-term asset reliability
  • Aligning EPC contracts with investor needs
  • Lessons learned from recent BESS deployments in the Baltics

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16:40

How will the Baltic spot power market look like assuming it reaches the ambitious 2030s REs targets?

panel

30 min.

Rapid renewable build-out will reshape price formation across the Baltics, with deeper volatility, more frequent low and negative price hours. Market players shouldexpect greater cross-border dynamics, tighter ancillary markets, and storage-driven arbitrage to redefine trading strategies and asset revenue stacks.

  • What it takes to stay competitive in the Baltic renewables market 
  • Hedging approaches for merchant exposure and policy-driven uncertainty
  • Which strategies and companies are expected to thrive in the future Baltic REs market

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Aistis Radavičius

Renwise

Nerijus Virbickas

Green Genius


17:10

Closing remarks

presentation

5 min.


17:15

Networking drinks

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Business Development Team Lead

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