Solarplaza Summit | Greece

Thursday 26 September 2024

Program


09:15

Registration & Welcome Coffee

15 min.

Session Topics:

Session 1

Current Status of the Greek Solar and Storage Market

09:30

Navigating the Dynamic Greek Solar + Storage Market: Latest Updates and Insights

presentation

25 min.

We’ll set the scene with a broad update on the past year of Greek solar energy and storage market development. As we uncover the latest market trends and changes, you’ll gain a comprehensive overview of today’s challenges and opportunities in the sector. Explore the status of ongoing projects and investments in the pipeline and gain insights into the market's division among residential, commercial & industrial, and utility segments, as well as data on current and future price trends.

Session Topics:
  • Status of solar and storage projects and investments
  • Overview of market split (Residential/C&I/Utility)
  • Current and future price levels

09:55

Regulatory Framework and Incentives Update

presentation

25 min.

Dive into the intricacies of Greece’s regulatory framework for renewables, with a focus on the recent amendments and evolving opportunities. The ideal opportunity to get valuable insights into the legislature and incentives that are shaping the solar industry.

Session Topics:
  • Getting a clear picture of the latest regulatory changes
  • The latest on interconnection terms
  • Upcoming tenders

10:20

The Greek Investment Climate: How to Move Forward?

panel

40 min.

This panel will dig into the dynamic landscape of solar energy investment in Greece, dissecting the challenges and opportunities at hand for both domestic and international investors. The discussion will highlight the impact of the recent changes in the regulatory framework and other general market trends, to empower investors to make informed decisions.

Session Topics:
  • Impact of recent regulatory changes on the investment climate
  • Unraveling the level playing field on the Greek market
  • Future needs of investors and developers

11:00

Morning Networking Break

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Session 2

Grid Challenges and Solutions

11:45

The Pressing Grid Challenge that Greece - and Europe as a Whole - is Facing

presentation

15 min.

A crucial presentation that will address the intricacies of the Greek, and larger European, electricity grids, focusing on the challenges they face in integrating renewable energy. Learn what initiatives and strategies are explored in other countries aimed at optimizing grid efficiency and resilience while accommodating the increasing penetration of solar energy.

Session Topics:
  • Current and future outlook
  • Grid improvements vs market solutions

12:00

Breaking the Gridlock: Strategies to Mitigate Grid Congestion Challenges

panel

35 min.

Engage your fellow attendees and the experts on stage as we discuss the grid-related challenges Greece is facing, with a specific focus on strategies for mitigating curtailment. We'll assess high-potential solutions like grid modernization, energy storage, further electrification, and smart technologies that can support an optimized grid (eg. demand response, load shifting, peak shaving).

Session Topics:
  • Creating grid space
  • Role of batteries in congestion management
  • Strategies dealing with curtailment
  • Cross-border power grid interconnection opportunities

12:35

Business Model Strategies for Battery Projects

panel

40 min.

Let’s focus on innovative business models for battery projects in Greece. We’ll zoom in on strategies for financing, deploying, and operating energy storage solutions that enhance grid reliability and support the integration of renewable energy.

Session Topics:
  • Stand-alone versus colocated storage
  • From utility-scale solar + storage to behind-the-meter C&I + storage opportunities
  • Bankability of different storage business models - Storage projects with Contracts for Difference
  • Merchant-based storage projects - The latest ins and outs on optimization agreements

13:15

Lunch Networking Break

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Session 3

New Revenue Streams

14:45

Self-consumption (and Community) Projects

presentation

20 min.

This presentation will elaborate on the opportunities coupled with commercial & industrial (C&I) and self-consumption sector integration through innovative business models, new technologies, and fresh legislative adoptions for new market opportunities.

Session Topics:
  • C&I Update
  • Incorporating the industry's flexibility in grid optimization
  • Energy storage behind the meter

15:05

PPA: Greece's Potential and Future Outlook

panel

40 min.

As the Greek PPA market saw robust momentum in 2023, high expectations are back on the table. Will the enticing Greek PPA market maintain momentum and push through?

Session Topics:
  • Key challenges behind tapping the country’s full potential
  • Regulatory outlook: Grid priority for PPAs needs more clarity
  • How to further open the PPA market for foreign players
  • Corporates' appetite in case of decreasing energy prices 

15:45

Afternoon Networking Break

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Session 4

Futureproofing Asset Strategies and Outlooks

16:30

Optimizing Solar and Storage Plant Performance

panel

40 min.

Solar and storage asset portfolios are expanding rapidly, which brings about new challenges for owners and operators trying to maximize revenue while controlling costs. The experts on this panel will outline the top obstacles in asset performance management and review the cutting-edge techniques and optimization solutions that industry leaders are increasingly implementing.

Session Topics:
  • O&M and AM tools for assets optimization
  • The importance of collecting and standardizing operational data across your portfolio of solar, and battery storage assets
  • How AI is changing the way portfolio owners and operators monitor assets, identify performance issues, and engage O&M providers - Practical examples of common operational issues with solar, and storage assets

17:10

Future of The Greek Market

presentation

20 min.

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17:30

Closing Remarks

presentation

10 min.

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17:40

Closing Networking Drinks

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Frannie Flinterman
Project Manager

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Carmen Collantes de Terán
Business Developer

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Audrey Wolff
Project Coordinator

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