Thursday 12 November 2026
Registration & welcome coffee
Session 1
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.
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.
Laura Ihamäki
Fingrid
Nick Nortamo
Fingrid
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.
Alexander Rudberg
Alight
Juan Andrés García
FRV
Elina Kärkimaa
Fortum
Ville Kaituri
Olana Energy
Morning networking break
Session 2
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.
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.
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.
Networking lunch break
Session 3
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.
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.
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?
Arnaud Defrance
Etha
Bo Nordberg
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB)
Afternoon networking break
Session 4
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.
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.
Eero Oksanen
Forus
Matti Parpala
Will & Must
Johannes Brunila
OX2
Networking drinks
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