Solarplaza Summit | Finland

Wednesday 12 November 2025

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

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.

The Networking Event will take place at Winter Terrace (Talviterassi)

Thursday 13 November 2025


08:30

Registration, welcome coffee, tea & snacks

45 min.


09:15

Opening words & welcome by Solarplaza

30 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza


Session 1

Navigating the most volatile European power market: why Finland is a go-to destination for REs investors

09:30

700 hours of negative spot prices in 2024: what are the fundamentals of the Finnish power market & how to exploit them?

presentation

20 min.

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?

 

  • What is happening in the Finnish RE market?
  • Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends in terms of project development, technology and evolution of assets going live 
  • Main market fundamentals and projected evolution
  • Cost competitiveness of solar & storage projects: what strategies are market players betting on?

     

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Eero Oksanen

Forus


09:50

Significant grid investments and capacity increases to accommodate RE generation: what are the national TSO's (Fingrid) plans for the next years?

presentation

20 min.

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.

 

  • Fingrid's main grid development plan 2024-2033: what to expect?
  • Prioritizing the number of grid connection condition (GCC) requests
  • Balancing the grid and maintaining frequency stability with increased variable renewable generation

     

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Onni Härmä

Fingrid


10:10

Navigating the Finnish market as IPP in 2025: which strategies offer the highest risk-adjusted returns in Finland?

panel

40 min.

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.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Juan Andrés García

FRV

Amanda Niklaus

Ingrid Capacity


10:50

Morning Networking Break

At last year's Summit events an impressive 94% of attendees were able to make at least one valuable business connection. Don't miss out! 

Session 2

PPAs & project financing prospects in Finland

11:30

It's hard, but possible to sign a 100 MW PPA in Finland: let's break it down

presentation

30 min.

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.

 


12:00

Are PPAs & secured revenue streams essential for banks or are they ready to take on risk through merchant & arbitrage exposure?

panel

40 min.

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. 
 

  • What project characteristics should developers aim for to maximize project financing outcomes?
  • Financing prospects for projects with merchant exposure
  • How banks look at PPAs in 2025
  • Syndicate and co-lending solutions

     

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moderator

Philip von Hülst

Apricum

Jaani Pietikäinen

European Investment Bank (EIB)

Bo Nordberg

Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)


12:40

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 Revenue Streams & Energy Trading Strategies in Finland: Make Volatility your Friend

14:00

Storage payback metrics in Finland: find out where can you aim for double-digit returns

presentation

20 min.

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. 

  • Which BESS durations are most profitable in Finland?
  • Storage ROI metrics: which ones matter most?
  • What is the optimal battery capacity for an existing RE asset?

     

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14:20

Developing standalone PV & hybrid assets in Finland in 2025: the risks developers face

panel

40 min.

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 do developers carry out in the market to maximize the outcome of reaching Ready to Build status for their projects.

  • Summing up the path from greenfield to RtB status in Finland
  • Developing storage projects in Finland: hype or winning strategy?
  • Legal bottlenecks and practical limitations for project development in Finland

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    15:00

    Afternoon Networking Break

    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

    Asset Management Outlook in Finland

    15:40

    How to maximize the value of utility-scale assets in Finland through effective asset management

    panel

    40 min.

    Focus on a holistic asset management strategy that includes state-of-the-art component choice, lifecycle management, predictive & preventative maintenance, and a plan for asset recovery is crucial. This panel explores the main strategies to ensure assets are used efficiently, downtime is minimized, and the long-term financial value is protected.


    16:20

    When we meet one year from now, will the Finnish renewable market still be an attractive hotspot?

    presentation

    20 min.

    Matti Parpala

    Will & Must Oy


    16:40

    Closing Remarks

    presentation

    5 min.

    Nicola Kopij Zanin

    Solarplaza


    16:45

    Networking Drinks

    Network and enjoy drinks with participants from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and many more!
     

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