26 Jun 2025
Paris
26 Jun 2025
Paris
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Pre-Conference Networking Event
Power Pairing: France & Floating Networking Night (Sold out!)
Join us at The Place to… WAGRAM for an exclusive pre-event gathering bringing together participants of both Solarplaza Summit France and Solarplaza Summit Floating. Connect with fellow professionals from across the solar and floating PV sectors, exchange ideas, and set the stage for insightful discussions. Enjoy a glass of wine, and a nice standing dinner in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - the perfect opportunity to start networking before the main events begin!
Thursday 26 June 2025
Simultaneous translation will be available throughout the conference
Session 1
Alexia Colson-Duparchy
This opening session sets the stage by exploring France’s national energy transition strategy and key regulatory developments impacting the solar sector. The DGEC will provide an institutional perspective on France’s climate ambitions, while Sylvie Perrin will outline the legal implications for market players. Together, they deliver essential insights to frame the day’s discussions.
Hermine Durand
Ministère de l'économie et des Finances
Sylvie Perrin
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
Get a broad overview of recent market developments for solar and storage, presented by Aurora Energy Research. This session will explore the latest market trends: the occurrence and causes of negative prices, impacts on solar assets, additional revenues from participation in system services, and the value of hybridization with storage assets. Aurora will share its perspective on the key challenges facing solar developers in the short and medium term.
Joshua Margulies
Aurora Energy Research
The increasing volatility of electricity prices in France presents significant challenges to the profitability of solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage projects. In 2024, extreme market fluctuations have seen prices soar above €1,200/MWh and drop as low as €35/MWh, making revenue predictability more complex than ever for solar energy producers.
This panel will delve into how this price volatility impacts the financing and economic viability of solar projects in France. We'll analyze how these market swings shape investment and trading strategies, while exploring investors' heightened expectations for profitability in the face of increased risks.
We'll also discuss the role of public support mechanisms and innovative business models needed to enhance the sector’s resilience. Topics will include strategies like "revenue stacking" to diversify income streams and optimize project viability.
Join this expert-led panel for an in-depth discussion on navigating this shifting energy landscape. This session will kick off the day by addressing the critical challenges and exciting opportunities shaping the future of the French solar sector.
Edouard Poirier
Akuo Energy
Xavier Degon
TotalEnergies
Dominique Jamme
CRE
Benjamin Thibault
Uniper Renewables
Anthony Querffurus
meteocontrol
Morning Networking Break
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Session 2A
Explore how adaptable system designs—from fixed-tilt to trackers—can optimize both crop and energy yields. Learn how to align farmer and investor interests, and discover how regulations in France and Germany shape project success.
Franz Krug
Zimmermann PV-Steel Group
How do we unlock the full potential of agrivoltaics in Europe? In this session, Lightsource BP breaks down the essential framework shaping AgriPV adoption across the continent, busts persistent myths that cloud its viability, and highlights the real-world value these systems bring to both solar developers and the agricultural sector.
Emilien Simonot
Lightsource bp
Agri-PV, at the intersection of energy and agriculture, represents a significant opportunity for France's energy transition. However, gaining stakeholder acceptance for these projects remains a major challenge, requiring a balanced and collaborative approach.
This panel will explore:
Join this session to discover actionable solutions and proven strategies for fostering stakeholder buy-in and driving the growth of Agri-PV in France.
Pierre Guerrier
SOLVEO Energies
Marceau Leroux
Enerparc AG
Pierre Renault
INRAE
Véronique Le Floc'h
Coordination Rurale
Maxime Buizard-Blondeau
Jeunes Agriculteurs
Session 2B
France’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar market holds massive untapped potential but remains one of the trickiest segments to scale. With site diversity, policy complexity, and decision-making often stretched across corporate hierarchies, developers face a long and winding road to project execution. In this panel, experienced C&I developers and market experts share what works (and what doesn’t) in building scalable, profitable C&I pipelines across France.
Michael Tobelem
Tevali Partners
Mathieu Cambet
GreenYellow
Fabian Eiglier
Helexia Group
Julie Tholliez
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
As battery storage moves from trend to necessity, project developers are faced with new design, regulatory, and grid integration challenges. This session will dive into how to successfully develop and structure hybrid PV + storage or standalone BESS projects from the ground up — before approaching financiers.
Claudia Cruz
RatedPower
Mathieu Lassagne
Ze Energy
Florian Le Bouler
Omexom
Andrea Sannino
Eclipse
Hervé Bouillard
NovaSource Power Services
Networking Lunch Break
Session 3
This presentation will explore the evolving business models for storage projects, whether they are standalone grid-connected systems or co-located with photovoltaic installations. Clean Horizon will share its perspective on future revenue streams and expected profitability levels, while also highlighting the paradigm shift in storage economics brought on by grid limitations that market players are increasingly forced to navigate.
Corentin Baschet
Clean Horizon
European PPA models are diversifying: what’s driving the shift and where is France headed?
- Structural evolutions in PPAs: duration, pricing, risk allocation
- How Spain, Germany, and the UK are shaping buyer expectations and lessons for the French market
- Trends in collocated assets (PV + BESS), merchant exposure, and risk transfer
- What developers and IPPs in France need to anticipate to align with buyer expectations and secure financing
Nicolas Briet
Pexapark
As France accelerates its solar energy deployment - adding over 3.3 GW in the first nine months of 2024 and approaching the end of the ARENH mechanism - the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is emerging as a key driver of this growth. This session will explore the evolution of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), the increasing sophistication of their structuring to meet customer expectations, and the potential role of energy storage in enhancing these agreements.
Alexandre Soroko
Greensolver
Julien Lupion
BPI France
Gema Clemente Lafuente
Q Energy
Gilles Bouhyer
Alpiq
Lydia Atmani
Iliad
Afternoon Networking Break
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Session 4
As renewable energy markets grow, trading strategies must adapt to increasing price volatility, intermittent generation, and complex market structures.
This session will provide:
This presentation is a must-attend for professionals looking to navigate and thrive in the evolving energy trading landscape.
Christoph Gardlo
ESFORIN
Hear from leading investors and lenders as they share their perspectives on:
1. Key criteria for assessing the bankability of storage projects.
2. Risk factors and mitigation strategies for co-located vs. standalone systems.
3. Financing structures, revenue models, and market dynamics shaping investment decisions.
Gain actionable insights into what it takes to attract funding and ensure project success in an evolving market. Whether you're a developer, investor, or stakeholder, this session will provide valuable guidance for navigating the financial landscape of energy storage.
Théo Barallon
Finergreen
Shirley Chojnacki
Edmond de Rothschild
Ismaël Tougui
Octopus Energy Generation
Mathieu Lassagne
Ze Energy
As we conclude the day, this interactive panel will wrap up the key insights and lessons shared throughout the sessions. Together with the audience, we will reflect on the most impactful discussions and identify any untouched topics or emerging questions that deserve attention and will have an impact in the coming years.
This is your chance to actively shape the conversation by sharing perspectives, challenges, and ideas that weren’t yet addressed. Our panelists will respond to your input live, bringing fresh angles and actionable takeaways to the stage.
Let’s close the day with a collaborative vision for the future, ensuring every voice contributes to the evolving story of our industry.
Sylvie Perrin
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
Melodie de l'Epine
Becquerel Institute
Sylvain Roussel
France Renouvelables
Alexia Colson-Duparchy
Networking Drinks
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Radmyla Nikitchenko
Project Manager
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Tor Jörgensen
Business Developer
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Sanna Solkinen
Project Coordinator
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