Solarplaza Summit Floating PV

Wednesday 18 September 2024

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

Join us for an unparalleled opportunity for innovation and professional networking at our distinguished networking event this year. We are delighted to announce the amalgamation of attendees from our leading solar innovation events, integrating Networking Events from both the Agri-PV and Floating-PV summits. This convergence offers a platform to exchange knowledge and inspiration with peers from the solar domain, fostering an understanding of the parallels and potential partnerships between these cutting-edge photovoltaic applications.

The Networking Event will take place in Les Salons Hoche, La Terrasse

Thursday 19 September 2024

Program

08:15

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

Session Topics:

09:00

Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.

Setting the stage for a day of knowledge & network sharing

Session Topics:

Session 1

Staying the Course: Tracking the Growth of Floating PV

09:15

Floating Around the World: Insights into the Global Market Growth Trajectory

presentation

20 min.

The Floating Solar PV market is set to grow from 1.72 GW in 2023 to an estimated 17.06 GW by 2032. What are the main factors driving this expansion?

Joe Steveni

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Session Topics:

09:35

Deep Dive into the French Floating Solar PV Market

presentation

20 min.

How is France's domestic floating PV market shaping up? Vision and experiences from a leading FPV player.

Vincent Grumetz

Ciel & Terre

Session Topics:

09:55

Exploring the Realistic Potential of Floating PV Applications

panel

40 min.

Round table discussion on market trends & opportunities: hybridization, technology, costs, innovations

moderator

Andrés Franco

Isigenere - Isifloating

Charles Gery

RWE

Charles Gery

Senior Expert Floating PV

RWE

Charles Gery joined RWE in 2023 as a Senior Floating Solar Expert in the department of Product Development and New Technologies. He is currently the Project Manager for RWE’s PV2FLOAT research project located in a former mining quarry in Eastern Germany. Charles has specialized experience in mooring and anchoring specifically for FPV installations. Formerly, Charles worked for Seaflex AB in Umea, Sweden since 2018 as the Global Business Development Manager for FPV. Charles is a contributing member to a number of FPV publications including: SERIS FPV Handbook for Practitioners, FRESHER EU Research project, and two DNV JIP projects including FPV Recommended Practices Guide and the ongoing JIP for Anchoring and Mooring as well as Floats. Although Charles currently lives in Sweden with his wife, daughter and son, he has lived and worked in the United States for most of his life. His background in sales, management and business development comes from his experience in various industries including, automotive, environmental testing, government and logistics. Charles has traveled extensively during his tenure with President Clinton, visiting over 25 countries, attending global summits, and developing contacts with governmental and private entities. Charles has received a BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has also attended North Carolina State University as well as Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.

Elena Rasheva

Evklips Energy

Session Topics:

10:30

Morning Networking Break

Session Topics:

Session 2

The Policies & Financing that Enable FPV Growth

11:15

International Waters: Legal Framework & Policies on an EU Level

presentation

20 min.

Update on the main conditions and recent changes on a European policy level. Regulations, permitting, requirements.

Session Topics:

11:35

Keeping the Floating PV Business Case Afloat

20 min.

Saidi Saidon

Sungrow FPV

Session Topics:

11:55

Financial & Investment Opportunities on the Immediate Horizon

panel

35 min.

Christophe de Gouvello

World Bank & ESMAP

Session Topics:

12:30

Lunch Networking Break

Session Topics:

Session 3A

Land Ahoy! - Zooming in on FPV on Inland Waters

14:00

Unveiling Future Technologies and Opportunities for Land-locked FPV

panel

30 min.

Taking stock of the latest floating solar PV innovations and the opportunities linked to it

Lars Brandt

Seaflex

Session Topics:

14:30

Potable Potential: Floating PV on Drinking Water Basins & Water Bodies

presentation

20 min.

The business case of combining clean drinking water with clean energy production

Michele Tagliapietra

BayWa r.e.

Session Topics:

14:50

Hybridizing Power Projects with Floating PV Technology: Challenges & Opportunities

panel

35 min.

Exploring the potential of combining floating PV with other RE sources.

moderator

Stanislas Merlet

Multiconsult

Session Topics:

Session 3B

From Fresh Water To Seas Waters! - Zooming in on the Off-Shore Floating PV Market

14:00

From Vision to Reality: The Journey of Sun'Sète and SolarinBlue’s Offshore Solar Future

presentation

15 min.

Understand the future landscape of offshore solar energy and how SolarinBlue plans to lead the way. In this presentation, you will gain insights from the first operational year of Sun’Sète, the inaugural offshore solar farm in France and the Mediterranean Sea. Learn about the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and successes achieved in this groundbreaking project.

Aurélien Croq

SolarinBlue

Session Topics:

14:15

Hybrid Offshore Floating Solar, a Story of Two Tales: Netherlands vs Italy

presentation

15 min.

Hybrid OFPV offers a wealth of benefits, from optimization of plant output for grid stability and utilization of export infrastructure to efficient use of ocean space.
A comparative analysis of the technical, solar/wind resource and regulatory drivers and challenges present in the Dutch North Sea versus Italy and the wider Mediterranean.
A forward-looking view into the success criteria for OFPV to reach grid scale

Francisco Vozza

SolarDuck

Session Topics:

14:30

Proven Offshore Solar Technology Ready for France- 4 Years Offshore Solar Experience in High Seas

presentation

15 min.

Brigitte Vlaswinkel

Oceans of Energy

Session Topics:

14:45

Deep-blue Dynamics: Judging the Realistic Potential and Economics of Off-shore FPV

panel

35 min.

Combining various perspectives and early experiences with off-shore floating PV

Session Topics:

15:25

Afternoon Networking Break

Session Topics:

Session 4

Navigating the Environmental and O&M Challenges of FPV

16:00

Green Balance: Assessing and Mitigating Environmental Impacts in FPV

presentation

30 min.

Overview of recent research and studies on the impact of FPV on water quality and biodiversity solutions and technologies

Etienne Abadie

Ecocean

Sacha de Rijk

Deltares

Session Topics:

16:30

A Critical Look at Installation and O&M Safety in FPV projects: Part II

panel

40 min.

Safety first! Continuing the heated discussion that started at our last FPV conference in 2023.

Andrea Viaro

Stäubli

Polina Vasilenko

HelioRec

Dr. Karolina Baltins

Fraunhofer ISE

Session Topics:

17:10

Charting the Future of Global Floating Solar PV Developments

presentation

15 min.

Session Topics:

17:25

Closing Remarks

presentation

5 min.

Session Topics:

17:30

Networking Drinks

Session Topics:

Solarplaza Summit | Floating PV

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Welcome by Solarplaza

Staying the Course: Tracking the Growth of Floating PV

Floating Around the World: Insights into the Global Market Growth Trajectory

Deep Dive into the French Floating Solar PV Market

Exploring the Realistic Potential of Floating PV Applications

The Policies & Financing that Enable FPV Growth

International Waters: Legal Framework & Policies on an EU Level

Keeping the Floating PV Business Case Afloat

Financial & Investment Opportunities on the Immediate Horizon

Land Ahoy! - Zooming in on FPV on Inland Waters

Unveiling Future Technologies and Opportunities for Land-locked FPV

Potable Potential: Floating PV on Drinking Water Basins & Water Bodies

Hybridizing Power Projects with Floating PV Technology: Challenges & Opportunities

From Fresh Water To Seas Waters! - Zooming in on the Off-Shore Floating PV Market

From Vision to Reality: The Journey of Sun'Sète and SolarinBlue’s Offshore Solar Future

Hybrid Offshore Floating Solar, a Story of Two Tales: Netherlands vs Italy

Proven Offshore Solar Technology Ready for France- 4 Years Offshore Solar Experience in High Seas

Deep-blue Dynamics: Judging the Realistic Potential and Economics of Off-shore FPV

Navigating the Environmental and O&M Challenges of FPV

Green Balance: Assessing and Mitigating Environmental Impacts in FPV

A Critical Look at Installation and O&M Safety in FPV projects: Part II

Charting the Future of Global Floating Solar PV Developments

Closing Remarks