13 Nov 2025
Helsinki
13 Nov 2025
Helsinki
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Pre-Conference Networking Event
The networking event is sold out
Located by the sea next to Helsinki’s Market Square, Allas Sea Pool is a vibrant venue that blends urban culture with serene waterfront views. Known for its unique atmosphere and wellness offerings, it provides the perfect backdrop for inspiring conversations, networking, and relaxation.
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Thursday 13 November 2025
Anna Hryhoriak
Solarplaza
Session 1
700 hours of negative prices in 2024. Overproduction or renewable capacity, alongside other constraints, is challenging traditional business models and profitability ratios. An obvious question arises: how can you earn adequate risk-adjusted returns in the Finnish power market in 2025 & beyond?
Eero Oksanen
Forus
Fingrid anticipates a substantial increase in RE capacity, which will require upgrades and new infrastructure to manage the grid. Investors expect a clear framework to make sure the grid stays flexible and is ready for an uptake in power generation. We set the stage for the Finnish TSO to explain their strategy, development plans, and answer questions from investors.
Onni Härmä
Fingrid
You're facing the following dilemma: develop & roll out standalone PV, standalone BESS, or co-located assets. Which one do you choose, based on the expected risk-return profile for the next years? In this session, market-leading IPPs will discuss their IRR, NPV & payback metrics for selected RE strategies, and will reveal which business model they believe is the most resilient.
Arnaud Defrance
Etha Oy
Amanda Niklaus
Ingrid Capacity
Mika Paloranta
Skarta Energy
Matti Parpala
Will & Must Oy
Nils Kernell
Qurrent
Morning networking break
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Session 2
This presentation by Aurora Energy Research explains that rising negative electricity prices, caused by high renewable output and limited flexibility, are increasingly impacting PPA values and bankability. Including the prevalence of negative-price hours in PPA modelling can provide savings for off-takers while at the same time allow buyers to negotiate a higher PPA price. Both buyers and generators must now address this risk through contract structuring, curtailment clauses, and flexibility solutions.
Gabriela Peña Balderrama
Aurora Energy Research
Scandinavian developer Alight has signed a 100 MW PPA with Autoliv for Finland’s largest PPA to date. The solar park, set for construction in Eurajoki, will be operational by 2026. We break down the fundamentals and main drivers behind this deal.
Joar af Ekenstam
Alight
Agnis Vikmanis
Autoliv
Ossi Ikonen
Alight
Capture prices are lower than estimates; it's proven to be tough to sign PPAs; and arbitrage exposure for storage assets is quite volatile. Considering these circumstances, which risks are banks willing to take on their balance sheets? Spoiler: prospects are actually good.
Kyle Barth
Apricum
Jaani Pietikäinen
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Tuomas Suurpää
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)
Susanna Terhivuo
Taaleri Energia
Kinga Charpentier
EY-Parthenon
Networking lunch break
Our networking app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 120+ attendees and 15+ speakers!
Session 3
BESS payback periods vary depending on factors like market prices and whether the BESS is integrated with other renewable energy sources. Throughout this presentation, you will gain insights into profitability metrics (IRR, NPV, discounted payback, etc.) for standalone & co-located storage assets in Finland.
How price spreads change BESS optimisation strategies in Finland
BESS cross-market optimisation as a key value enabler
Christoph Gardlo
ESFORIN
Esa Lipsanen
Merus Power
Developing renewable energy projects in Finland faces challenges including long permitting processes, land restrictions, transmission grid capacity bottlenecks, and integrating ESG aspects in depth. During this panel discussion, we explore what risk mitigation strategies, optimization structures and technological innovations developers can exploit in the market to maximize the outcome of reaching RTB status and increasing value for their projects
Even Kvelland
Glint Solar
Juan Andrés García
FRV
Elina Kärkimaa
Fortum Renewables
Heikki Tervanen
Olana Energy
Francisco Estela
LONGi
Afternoon networking break
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Whether you're looking to connect with professionals from a specific sector or want to build relationships across the entire RE value chain, our event offers a unique chance to engage with industry decision makers making a tangible contribution to the renewable energy transition
Session 4
This presentation explores the critical challenges and lessons learned in delivering utility-scale solar (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Attendees will gain insights into meeting stringent grid connection requirements while managing the complexities of emerging and rapidly evolving supply chains. From technical compliance and quality assurance to logistics and supplier coordination, this talk highlights practical strategies to successfully navigate the intersection of high industry standards and dynamic market conditions.
Henry Särkisilta
Sungrow
Corentin Baschet
Clean Horizon
Anna Hryhoriak
Solarplaza
Networking drinks
Network and enjoy drinks with participants from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and many more!
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