Thursday 27 June 2024
Program
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Session 1
Daniel Bour, President of the French Solar PV Syndicate ENERPLAN, will deliver a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving solar photovoltaic (PV) landscape in France. This presentation will highlight the current state of the French PV market, offering valuable updates and insights crucial for industry stakeholders and investors alike. From policy developments to market trends, Bour will shed light on the key factors shaping the trajectory of solar energy adoption in France.
Daniel Bour
Enerplan
Join DGEC and Hermine Durand for an exclusive presentation that will take stock of the effects of France's Energy Acceleration Bill, one year after its implementation. We’ll delve into the latest legislative and regulatory developments, and dissect amendments and their impact on the solar PV sector. Get crucial information to stay on top of France’s fast-changing regulatory environment.
Hermine Durand
Ministère de l'économie et des Finances
The experts on this panel will dig into the dynamic commercial and industrial (C&I) solar segment in France. They’ll dissect the needs and opportunities of corporates and how solar players can best partner up with them, including harnessing self-consumption for cost savings and exploring innovative financing solutions to enhance project bankability. We'll dig into future-proofing solar materials for sustainability and longevity, and provide clarity on the regulatory implications of loi LOM concerning parking coverage.
Alex Metz
Apricum
Pierre-Laurent Faugeras
SolarEdge
Edouard Roblot
IDEX
Frederique Delfrayssi
Caisse d'Epargne Ile-de-France
Morning Networking Break
Session 2
This session brings together the key stakeholders - Finnergreen, BPI, Arkolia, and Bonduelle - involved in this landmark agreement to jointly unravel the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities related to it. Gain firsthand insights into the collaborative efforts driving renewable energy adoption in France's evolving solar PV landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future implications of innovative financing models and public-private partnerships in shaping sustainable energy transitions.
Yohann Guichard
Finergreen
Ambroise Poulet-Tomasicchio
Arkolia
Yannick Pecherand-Molliex
BPI France
Juliette Rambour
Bonduelle
Jean-Pierre Delvigne
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
In this panel discussion, topic experts will together address the critical challenge of balancing escalating costs with dwindling revenues in the solar PV sector, all while considering the significant decrease in the cost of solar panels. Key topics under scrutiny include the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), interest rates, price volatility, and the impact of decreasing panel costs on project economics. Learn more about innovative strategies, technological advancements, and financial mechanisms aimed at optimizing cost efficiencies while navigating the evolving market dynamics.
Alexandre Soroko
Greensolver
Guilhem de Saint André
ENRSUR
Marceau Leroux
Enerparc AG
Laure Verhaeghe
Lendosphere
Claudia Cruz
RatedPower
Networking Lunch
Session 3
This presentation will include invaluable lessons learned from international experiences in coupling PV systems with storage solutions. With renewable energy adoption on the rise worldwide and increasingly volatile power pricing, storage technology has emerged as a pivotal component in enhancing grid stability, increasing energy self-sufficiency, and maximizing the value proposition of solar PV installations. Join us in exploring the challenges, successes, and best practices gleaned from projects abroad.
Christoph Gardlo
ESFORIN
A panel focused on exploring collaborative strategies to accelerate renewable energy production through Agri-PV. We’ll go over the best business cases for implementation and gain insights from leading French associations and AgriPV developers. And by attending this presentation, you can be among the first to uncover initial findings from Ademe's study evaluating AgriPV in five regions.
Pierre Guerrier
Solvéo Énergie
Céline Mehl
ADEME
Thierry Vergnaud
France Agrivoltaïsme
Audrey Juillac
Fédération Française des Producteurs Agrivoltaiques (FFPA)
Sébastien Darche
Statkraft
Session 4
Sylvie Perrin
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
Prune Des Roches
Andera Partners
Summer Party
Join us on the rooftop terrace to wrap up key learnings of the day and enjoy the evening sun with a glass of wine. The Summer Party is included in your conference ticket. Just make sure to select the add-on 'networking event' when registering.
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