Solarplaza Summit | Hungary

Tuesday 5 December 2023

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

Wednesday 6 December 2023

Program


08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

30 min.

Session Topics:

09:00

Opening & Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.

Session Topics:

SESSION 1

Market Outlook for a Dynamic Hungarian Solar Landscape

09:15

Powering the Future: Hungary's Roadmap for Solar Energy Development

presentation

35 min.

Erno Kiss

MNNSZ - Hungarian Photovoltaic and Solar Collector Association

Session Topics:
  • What is hot in the market?
  • Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends
  • Status of projects and investments in the pipeline
  • Overview of market split (Residential/C&I/Utility)
  • Cost competitiveness of solar in the Hungary

09:50

The Legislative Landscape for Solar Development in Hungary: A Practical Overview

presentation

40 min.

Krisztina Vauver

Vauver

Peter Horvai-Hillenbrand

Oppenheim

Session Topics:
  • Exploring the impact of recent law amendments on greenfield PV plant permitting
  • Getting a clear picture of the latest rules and incentives
  • PV permitting roadmap and timeline
     

10:30

Morning Networking Break

At our conference last year, an impressive 94% of attendees were able to make at least one valuable business connection. Make the most out of this break to meet your next business partner(s).

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SESSION 2

Initiatives by Public Bodies to Accelerate Solar Development in Hungary

11:30

How the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH) foresees future auction schemes for PV in Hungary

presentation

30 min.

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12:00

The Efforts by the Hungarian TSO (MAVIR) to deploy more Solar in Hungary

presentation

30 min.

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12:30

Networking Lunch Break

Our networking app makes it easy to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the over 150+ attendees and 15+ speakers.

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SESSION 3

Technical Solutions Applied to Large Scale Projects

14:00

Effective Storage Applications to Large Scale PV Plants in Hungary

presentation

30 min.

Session Topics:
  • How and where storage applications can be deployed
  • The step-by-step process for adding a battery to your solar plant
  • ROI and other key metrics for storage solutions
  • Maximising and stabilizing connection points

14:30

Optimal Approaches to Maximize Project Efficiency Through Module Technologies

presentation

30 min.

During this presentation, you will acquire knowledge about the latest module technologies and how they can be applied to different solar applications, such as rooftop installations and utility-scale projects. We will cover topics such as module efficiency, durability, and reliability. By learning about the best practices for selecting the right module technology for a specific project, participants will gain a competitive edge in their work.

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15:00

Afternoon Networking Break

Whether you're looking to connect with professionals from a specific sector or want to build relationships across the entire solar PV value chain, our event offers a unique chance to engage with experts from across the industry.

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SESSION 4

Financing & Developing Large Scale PV projects in Hungary

16:00

Developing Projects with an Satisfactory ROI in an Inflationary Environment and Declining Spot Prices

panel

60 min.

moderator

Csaba Polgár

Pontes

Eszter Nagy

K&H Bank

Istvan Pocs

EDP Renewables

Session Topics:
  • Are developers and investors willing to commit to pure merchant projects with negative spot prices?
  • What makes a project attractive for financiers
  • What are the key terms to meet to obtain project financing
  • What future and scenarios for PPAs in Hungary
  • Hedging short & long term risks
  • Overview of recent M&A transactions

17:00

Closing Remarks

presentation

10 min.

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17:10

Networking Bites & Drinks

As you mingle and build your network, be sure to take a moment to enjoy a refreshing soft drink, glass of wine, or cold beer. While Hungarian solar PV experts represented approximately 50% of our attendees last year, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with professionals from our global network, which includes countries such as Germany, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Denmark and many more.

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Nicola Kopij Zanin
Project Manager

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Rosita Valuckyte
Business Developer

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Domenica Rodà
Event Manager

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