12 Nov 2025
Budapest
12 Nov 2025
Budapest
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Pre-Conference Networking Event
Meeting Point - 1st Ruin Bar: Füge Udvar
Step into the city’s storied nightlife and connect with fellow industry professionals over relaxed drinks and shared insights. Free spots are limited. Register your interest, and we'll confirm availability with you.
Three ruin bars await! Full details to be unveiled on the day of the event.
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Edwin Koot
Solarplaza
Session 1
PV is destined for a long-term marriage with energy storage. These two technologies, standalone and co-located, are defining the European energy landscape through new revenue streams and profitability opportunities. Traditional business models based on standalone PV offer limited upside and are increasingly considered outdated. We kick off the day by providing you with a clear snapshot of what is happening in the Hungarian PV & BESS utility-scale market and how it is expected to evolve over the next few years.
Dr. Pálma Szolnoki
Zero Carbon Hub
This session examines the most effective approaches IPPs have implemented in mature European markets, including colocation and storage integration with merchant models and PPAs, and evaluates their potential success in Hungary’s regulatory and grid context. Gain valuable insights into how international experience can be translated into profitable, scalable models.
Krisztina Vauver
Vauver
Morning networking break
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Session 2
Everyone wants to know: how does a utility-scale battery project perform in real life, and what should you be mindful of as an investor? In this real-life case study, we break down the operations and performance of the Dunamenti battery project in Hungary, operated by one of the utility companies, MET Hungary.
Péter Horváth
Dunamenti Power Plant
This presentation will focus on how innovative battery storage systems can enhance reliability, performance, and profitability in the Hungarian energy landscape. Learn how cutting-edge design and operational strategies can unlock the full potential of energy storage under regional conditions.
Kutay Kizilkaya
Maxxen
This session examines the most effective approaches IPPs have implemented in mature European markets, including colocation and storage integration with merchant models and PPAs, and evaluates their potential success in Hungary’s regulatory and grid context. Gain valuable insights into how international experience can be translated into profitable, scalable models.
Edwin Koot
Solarplaza
Laszlo Modos
Renalfa
István Pócs
EDP Renewables
Csaba Farkas
MOL Group
Sándor Rácz
Uniper Renewables GmbH
Networking lunch break
Our networking app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 120+ attendees and 15+ expert speakers!
Session 3
We dissect the cash flow profile of BESS projects, focusing on how asset owners and operators can optimize returns through energy arbitrage, ancillary services, and hybrid models. Learn how to navigate volatility and bidding strategies to unlock the full potential of your utility-scale storage asset through ancillary services and active energy trading.
Gábor Szatmári
Montel Group
Securing financing for co-located & standalone projects has become a strategic challenge. With shifting regulations, evolving support schemes, and increasing merchant exposure, lenders and investors must carefully weigh the risks and returns. This session explores who is actively financing projects in Hungary today, what conditions they require, and how developers can structure bankable, investment-ready opportunities.
Csaba Polgár
Pontes
Katarzyna Chmielak
EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Gábor Makai
Raiffeisen Bank Hungary
Eszter Nagy
K&H Bank
Sándor Végh
Erste Bank
Afternoon networking break
Session 4
Hungary’s energy market is rapidly evolving as PV capacity expands, and BESS deployment accelerates. This presentation explores how these trends influence wholesale electricity prices, grid dynamics, and market stability. It highlights the key drivers behind price volatility and explores the opportunities and risks for BESS investors in the evolving energy landscape.
Louiza Moutafi
Aurora Energy Research
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.
Edwin Koot
Solarplaza
Laszlo Modos
Renalfa
Csaba Polgár
Pontes
István Pócs
EDP Renewables
Edwin Koot
Solarplaza
Networking drinks
Network and enjoy drinks with participants from Hungary, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands & many more!
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Junior Event Manager
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Business Development Team Lead
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