Solarplaza Summit | Finland

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Thursday 7 December 2023

Program


13:30

Registration & Networking Lunch

Session Topics:

Session 1

Finnish PV Market Trends

15:00

Get Up to Date With the Finnish PV Market

presentation

30 min.

Finland has accelerated rapidly in terms of deploying new PV capacity in the last few years, and has made strong commitments to renewable energy. This presentation will offer insights into the current state of the Finnish PV market, and provide valuable information for individuals and companies interested in investing or operating in the Finnish solar energy sector.
 

Eero Oksanen

Forus

Session Topics:
  • What is hot in the market?
  • Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends
  • Status of projects and investments in the pipeline
  • Overview of market split (Residential/C&I/Utility)
  • Cost competitiveness of solar in Finland
     

Session 2

Permitting in Finland

15:30

The Permitting Framework for Utility-Scale PV Projects in Finland

presentation

30 min.

In recent years, the development of solar PV permitting in Finland has advanced significantly. The red tape process is being streamlined to encourage investment in solar PV projects. In this session, we will share the latest changes in these areas that are imperative for developers to stay compliant with regulations, manage their budgets, and plan project timelines effectively.

Ville Hailikari

Krogerus

Session Topics:
  • Snapshot of permitting rules for rolling out PV projects
  • Estimated timelines to bring projects to Ready-to-Build stage
  • Challenges in navigating red tape 
     

16:00

Networking Break

Whether you're looking to connect with professionals from a specific sector or want to build relationships across the entire solar PV value chain, our event offers a unique chance to engage with experts from across the industry.
 

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Session 3

Co-Developing PV Projects

16:30

How to Co-Develop Greenfield PV Projects with a Local Partner in Finland

panel

50 min.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Ville Kaituri

Biosolar

Marcus Stenstrand

Better Energy

Matti Parpala

Will & Must Oy

Session Topics:

17:20

Ideas on a Sustainable Supply Chain for Utility PV and Battery Energy Storage Projects in the Nordics

presentation

20 min.

Uncover the strategic deployment of storage applications, the process of integrating batteries into solar plants, key ROI metrics, and optimizing connection points for a comprehensive exploration of large-scale solar energy in Finland.

Raphael Henkel

Sungrow

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17:40

Closing Remarks & Quiz for the Day

presentation

5 min.

Take part in the quiz and get a chance to win a free ticket for the 2024 edition of Solarplaza Summit Finland!

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17:40

Networking Drinks

As you mingle and build your network, be sure to take a moment to enjoy a refreshing soft drink, glass of wine, or cold beer: there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals from our global network.

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Nicola Kopij Zanin
Project Manager

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Tor Jörgensen
Business Developer

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Domenica Rodà
Event Manager

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