Solarplaza Summit | Finland

Thursday 12 November 2026


08:30

Registration & welcome coffee

09:15

Opening words

presentation

15 min.


Session 1

Spotlight on Finland: the solar & storage surge

09:30

Managing extreme price fluctuations & waiting for data centers to boom: why investors still very much like the Finnish market

presentation

20 min.

The opening presentation explores how the Finnish energy market is navigating severe price volatility while maintaining strong confidence among both foreign and domestic investors. It highlights the underlying structural strengths and long-term targets of Finland's renewable sector that keep capital flowing despite market turbulence.

  • Root causes behind recent extreme price fluctuations in Nord Pool
  • Current investor risk appetite and long-term capital commitment to Finland
  • Strategies for hedging against merchant risk in a highly volatile pricing environment

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09:50

Will Fingrid's grid tariff structure reform attract more investors to the market?

presentation

20 min.

This session analyzes the upcoming changes to Fingrid's grid tariff structure and their potential to stimulate new energy investments. It evaluates how these localized transmission cost adjustments will impact project economics, particularly for new entrants evaluating the Finnish grid.

  • Overview of the key changes proposed in Fingrid’s tariff structure reform
  • Financial modeling implications for grid connection costs and ongoing transmission fees.
  • How the reform affects the geographical development of future renewable projects
  • Timeline for implementation and strategic preparations for developers and investors

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Laura Ihamäki

Fingrid

Nick Nortamo

Fingrid


10:10

Are multi-technology portfolios the only way forward in Finland?

panel

40 min.

Experts debate the growing necessity of diversifying renewable assets to mitigate single-technology generation risks in a world where hybrid portfolios are transitioning from a strategic advantage to a strict requirement for financial viability in Finland.

  • Comparing generation profiles and seasonal complementarity of multi-technology assets
  • Economies of scale and shared infrastructure advantages in co-located or hybrid plants
  • Shifting preferences of debt providers and equity investors toward diversified portfolios.
  • Grid integration benefits and the ability of multitechnology sites to provide consistent baseload-like power

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Alexander Rudberg

Alight

Juan Andrés García

FRV

Elina Kärkimaa

Fortum

Ville Kaituri

Olana Energy


10:50

Morning networking break

Session 2

The economics behind standalone & co-located BESS projects in Finland

11:30

Maximizing energy trading revenues in Finland: strategies, goals & risk-mitigation tips

presentation

20 min.

Discover actionable strategies to optimize energy trading within the Finnish power market to maximize overall asset returns. The presentation outlines precise, sophisticated risk management tactics and the best avenues for monetizing energy flexibility.

  • The most lucrative trading avenues in the Nord Pool and local ancillary markets
  • Implementation of algorithmic and automated trading strategies for renewable assets
  • Techniques for managing both volume risk (generation shortfalls) and price risk
  • The importance of accurate demand forecasting models in daily trading operations

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11:50

The economics behind co-located projects in Finland: ROI, IRR & payback profiles

presentation

20 min.

A deep dive into the financial metrics and fundamental economic viability of co-locating batteries with renewable generation. The session breaks down the main investment metrics and how co-location affects typical project payback periods.

  • Analysis of CAPEX and OPEX savings achieved through shared infrastructure and GCCs
  • Current IRR benchmarks and expectations for co-located and storage projects.
  • The impact of co-location on accelerating or stabilizing the overall payback timeline
  • How to structure financing and offtake agreements for hybrid assets with multiple revenue streams

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12:10

In the HFT era, which BESS revenue streams offer the highest risk-adjusted returns?

panel

40 min.

In an age increasingly dominated by High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and automated dispatch, panelists weigh the relative risks, regulatory requirements, and historical rewards of various market participation strategies.

  • Comparative analysis of FCR vs FRR
  • The viability of energy arbitrage in the Day-Ahead and Intraday markets using HFT algorithms
  • How the speed of algorithmic trading is altering market-clearing prices and volatility
  • Strategies for future-proofing BESS revenue stacks as ancillary markets become saturated

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12:50

Networking lunch break

Session 3

‎Developing & funding Finnish PV & BESS

14:20

Finland's latest Land Use Act: how your utility-scale development is expected to evolve

presentation

20 min.

This practical session examines recent updates to Finland's Land Use Act and its direct, practical implications for utility-scale renewable energy developers. It serves as a guide for navigating the evolving permitting landscape, managing municipal relations, and accurately forecasting project development timelines.

  • Summary of the critical legislative changes introduced in the updated Land Use Act
  • Expected impacts on zoning timelines, permitting bottlenecks, and municipal planning
  • Best practices for engaging local communities
  • Strategies for mitigating project delays and timeline risks under the new regulatory framework

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14:40

Finland's renewable M&A activity: which projects demand the highest premia?

presentation

20 min.

As the Finnish REs M&A market heats up, the presentation identifies specific asset classes, development stages, and portfolio structures that are currently fetching the highest premium valuations from buyers.

  • Trends & deal volume metrics in the Finnish renewable M&A market.
  • Valuation comparisons between project classes
  • The specific premium attached to RTB projects vs early-stage pipelines
  • Profiles of the most active buyers
  • How high interest rates and inflation are impacting deal flow and final acquisition multiples

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15:00

How mature & bankable is Finland's offtake market in today's volatile environment?

panel

40 min.

This panel assesses the maturity, depth, and financial stability of the Finnish PPA and corporate offtake market amidst ongoing price volatility. What specific terms and counterparty profiles are required to make an offtake agreement truly bankable today?

  • Current pricing trends and standard tenor lengths for PPAs in Finland
  • Lenders' view on renewable energy projects in Finland
  • Finding the optimal balance between contracted revenues and merchant market exposure.
  • The increasing role of state guarantees, insurance products, and syndication in securing debt

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moderator

Arnaud Defrance

Etha

Bo Nordberg

Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)


15:40

Afternoon networking break

Session 4

‎Asset Management outlook for Finnish portfolios

16:20

How smart BESS management can increase project ROI

presentation

20 min.

This presentation details how advanced software, machine learning, and smart management systems can significantly enhance the ROI for battery storage assets. It highlights the critical transition from passive storage to highly optimized, AI-driven asset dispatch.

  • Software-driven strategies for actively managing and minimizing battery cell degradation
  • The financial benefits of predictive maintenance in reducing system downtime and OPEX

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16:40

How to stay ahead of a market with an oversupply of projects: the prospects until 2030 for REs in Finland

panel

30 min.

Addressing the growing concern of project saturation and pipeline bottlenecks in the Finnish renewable market, this visionary panel will offer strategies for developers to maintain a competitive edge. Panelists will explore how to differentiate projects to successfully secure financing, offtakers, and scarce grid connection capacity.

  • Strategies to accelerate grid connection queues and avoid congested transmission areas.
  • Enhancing baseline project bankability to stand out to increasingly selective lenders
  • Which and when are hyperscalers expected to be deployed in Finland

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Eero Oksanen

Forus

Matti Parpala

Will & Must

Johannes Brunila

OX2


17:10

Closing remarks

5 min.


17:15

Networking drinks

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Anna Hryhoriak
Senior Events Manager

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Nicola Kopij Zanin
Freelance Project Manager

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Business Developer

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