Solarplaza Summit Iberia

Tuesday 3 June 2025

20:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

Join us at the Pre-Conference Networking Event, a solar-powered soirée that will energize connections and conversations before the Solarplaza Summit Iberia. Let's gather under the sun's glow to spark new partnerships and savor delicious bites while discussing the future of sustainable energy.

The Networking Event will take place at Casa Suecia

Wednesday 4 June 2025

08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

09:15

Opening & Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

10 min.

José Miguel Polanco

Solarplaza

Session 1

Market Outlook: Solar and Storage in Iberia

09:25

Market Synergy: Iberia’s Role in Europe’s Energy Transition

presentation

10 min.

Iberia stands at the cusp of transforming Europe's energy landscape. Its unparalleled renewable resources, strategic geographical position, and rapidly expanding energy infrastructure position it as a pivotal force in the continent's decarbonization goals.

In Europe, or out? How the blackout highlights Iberia’s dual identity
Managing a solar dominated electricity grid
The pivotal role of flexibility

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Jon Ferris

LCP Delta

09:35

Iberian Solar & Storage: Analyzing Today's Market & Growth Drivers

presentation

20 min.

The European electricity grid is undergoing a rapid transformation, and these key trends are significantly shaping the Iberian solar and storage market. This presentation analyzes current market dynamics, technological advancements in modules, inverters, and batteries, and the critical role of grid expansion in enabling continued growth. We examine price trends, policy influences, and strategic considerations for navigating the evolving landscape in Spain and Portugal.

European market shifts impacting solar growth.
Latest innovation in module, inverter, and battery tech
Grid expansion: industrial scale-up challenges

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Cecilie Kristiansen

Wood Mackenzie

Daniel Garasa

Wood Mackenzie

09:55

The Policy Landscape for Iberian Solar & Storage - What’s Changing?

panel

40 min.

This panel examines the critical policy drivers and challenges that are shaping the rapid expansion of large-scale solar and storage in Iberia. We analyze evolving permitting frameworks, incentive mechanisms, and key policy developments, and their impact on market growth and project viability.

Iberian permitting: streamlining project approvals
Renewable incentives: current status and future outlook
Policy impacts on grid access and market participation

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moderator

Catalina Bauza Llinas

Maxxen

Tomás Fraga Martínez

MITECO

Marta Castro

Aelec

Michelle Lezama

Lightsource bp

Alejandro Labanda

beBartlet

10:35

Morning Networking Break

Session 2A

Strategies for a High Performance Business Case

11:20

Financing Solar in a Challenging Market

presentation

20 min.

Drop in solar capture prices putting strain on new and existing PV projects. Need to approach the problem from a different direction. For example, by applying innovative financing structures that help solar developers while securing greater levels of bank financing by considering options to hybridize projects with wind and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Supporting further Iberian solar investment
Risk mitigation options for PV projects
Financing solutions via PPAs, green bonds, and hybrid models

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Kim Keats

K4K Training and Advisory

11:40

Mergers & Acquisitions: Driving Growth and Consolidation in the Iberian market

panel

40 min.

Explore the current M&A environment and transactional trends driving consolidation in the Iberian solar PV sector. This panel analyzes the strategies companies employ to achieve scale, enhance competitiveness, and navigate regulatory and financial complexities through M&A.

Key drivers of M&A activity in the Iberian solar market
Valuation and due diligence: best practices for solar transactions
Strategies for post-merger integration and value creation

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moderator

Miguel Galatas

NTEASER

Josefin Berg

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Deniz Ersan

Encavis

Rafael Hernández

Renewable Japan

12:20

Preventing Solar Underperformance: The Role of O&M

panel

40 min.

Operational excellence is essential to maximizing returns on solar investments. This panel explores advanced O&M strategies and the role of cutting-edge technologies like predictive maintenance and digital tools in preventing underperformance, reducing downtime, and ensuring long-term profitability.

Advanced monitoring and data analytics for performance optimization
Predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and losses
Digital tools and automation for efficient O&M

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moderator

Ankur Dhiman

Sterling & Wilson

Ariel Toron

enSights

Mercedes Pereyra Boue

GameChange Solar

Georg Urban

Voltage Clean Energy

Marta Valien

Foresight Group

Session 2B

Energy Storage and Electricity Trading Deep Dive

11:20

Beyond Solar Generation: Maximizing Value Through Grid Integration & Storage Optimization

presentation

20 min.

Maximizing returns of renewable energy projects is paramount in Iberia's fast-growing solar market. Discover the crucial role of integrated energy solutions and learn how combining storage, grid management, trading, and optimized module-level performance can boost solar investments in Spain and Portugal.

Strategic Energy Storage Deployment
Smart grid and trading for increased solar income
Value Optimization for long-term successful projects

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Jesús Mora

enspired

11:40

Energy Trading in Iberia: Optimizing BESS Revenue in a Dynamic Market

panel

40 min.

This panel explores how solar PV and storage projects in Iberia can maximize revenue in the dynamic energy trading landscape. We analyze market dynamics, ancillary services opportunities, and the influence of the upcoming capacity market, alongside operational adjustments for success in a volatile trading environment.

Maximizing revenue through energy trading and ancillary service markets
Iberian energy market volatility and its implications for trading
Capacity market mechanisms: opportunities and risks for solar and storage

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moderator

Tomás García

JLL

Tomás García

Senior Director, Energy & Infrastructure

JLL

Tomás García is the lead Senior Director of the Energy & Infrastructure Advisory practice in Spain & Portugal at JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) since April 2020. In this role, he leads the team providing transactional and financial advisory services for renewable energy assets in Iberia. Prior to this, Tomás was the Managing Director of the Solar & Wind Projects business in Spain & Portugal at BayWa r.e. (2019). Prior to this role, he was the Head of Business Development EMEA, Energy Group at Canadian Solar (2017-2018). Before that he served at SunEdison as General Manager, Rural Electrification EMEA (2014-2015) and as Head of Strategy & Market Development EMEA & LATAM (2011-2014). Before that Tomás was Market Strategy Manager at First Solar (2008-2011) and a Strategy Consultant at the Monitor Group (2004-2008). Additionally, he has also worked as a Venture Capitalist, Research Scientist (doing science on solar PV materials), University Teacher and FX Trader. Tomás was a PhD student at Florida International University, earned his MSci at King’s College London and his Masters degree in Physics at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. He is fluent in Spanish and English and functional in Italian.

Chema Zabala

Alantra

Mónica Ruiz

Gnera Energía

José García Franquelo

Isotrol

Alfonso Lezcano

GALP

12:20

Financing Energy Storage Projects - New Models & Risk Mitigation

panel

40 min.

This session analyzes the financial landscape of energy storage projects in Iberia, including the challenges of securing investments and the rewards of emerging revenue streams. We explore innovative financing models tailored to storage technologies and examine the key factors that determine bankability and financing conditions.

Innovative financing models and structures for BESS
Revenue stacking and financial modeling for storage projects
Lender requirements: due diligence, risk assessment, and financing terms

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moderator

Alvaro Barro

Simmons & Simmons

Miguel Ángel Amores

Triodos Bank

Rubén Martínez Cartanyà

Banco Sabadell

Sonia De Sales-Lisboa

Altano Energy

Juan Carlos Badillo

AtZ Investment Partners

13:00

Lunch Networking Break

Session 3A

Mitigating Grid Congestion

14:30

Rethinking Grid Stability: The Role of Solar, Storage & Smarter Systems

presentation

20 min.

The Iberian blackout in April 2025 highlighted the fragile line between high renewable penetration and grid reliability. While causes are still under investigation, the urgency to evolve grid-compatible energy systems has never been clearer.This interactive session invites two experts to reflect on the role of solar PV and supporting technologies like energy storage in future-proofing the grid. What capabilities must solar projects offer beyond clean electrons? Can inverter-based resources help stabilize frequency and support black start scenarios?

14:50

Navigating Solar Volatility: Strategies for Price and Curtailment Resilience

presentation

20 min.

The Iberian solar market faces increasing volatility, with low captured prices and curtailment posing significant challenges to project profitability. This presentation explores the key drivers of these trends and provides actionable strategies for building resilience. We examine means for optimizing solar projects to thrive in this evolving environment.

Understanding the drivers of low solar captured prices
Effective curtailment mitigation and management strategies
Market-based solutions for revenue optimization

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Christina Rentell

Aurora Energy Research

15:10

Self-Consumption & Industrial Strategies to Avoid Solar's Zero Hour in Iberia

panel

40 min.

The industrial sector is driving the self-consumption surge in Iberia. This panel examines the latest market trends, policy changes impacting industrial solar, and the diverse strategies businesses are employing to leverage on-site generation. We also discuss the role of corporate PPAs and behind-the-meter solutions.

Market trends & policy drivers for industrial self-consumption
Corporate PPAs & behind-the-meter solar in Iberia
Case studies from leading energy-intensive industries

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moderator

Luis Villar

VYLA Advisers

María Colom Cifuentes

ENGIE

Alba Fernández Rivera

Holaluz

Slawomir Huss

Solas Capital AG

Session 3B

Energy Storage Business Cases

14:30

Developing a Profitable BESS Project: A Step-by-Step Workshop

40 min.

This hands-on workshop will guide participants through the key stages of BESS project development, from permitting and grid access to supplier selection and operational strategies. Through real-world case studies, group exercises, and expert insights, attendees will tackle common challenges and learn how to optimize project value while navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

Permitting and grid connection processes
Supplier selection and technology considerations for BESS
Financial modeling and operational strategies for profitability

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Lluís Millet

One Solar

15:10

Revenue Models & Case Studies - European Perspective

panel

40 min.

This panel explores the diverse revenue models for energy storage integration in Iberia and compares them with European best practices. We examine how storage projects unlock value through participation in energy markets, grid services, and hybrid renewable solutions.rgy markets, grid services, and hybrid renewable solutions.

Key success factors in the planning and execution of European storage projects
Lessons learned on overcoming deployment challenges
Optimizing revenue through market participation and grid service strategies for storage

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moderator

Dr. Juan Manuel Pérez

CIIAE (Iberian Energy Storage Research Center)

Miguel Marroquin

Our New Energy

Carla Pregel Hoderlein

Entrix Energy

Patricia Darez

350renewables

15:50

Afternoon Networking Break

Session 4

New Markets, Innovations and Energy Trading

16:35

The Sustainability Imperative - Community Engagement, ESG & Project Risk

presentation

20 min.

Sustainability is no longer an option - it’s a necessity. This presentation addresses the social, environmental, and governance factors influencing project development, stakeholder engagement, and long-term investment strategies.

Community engagement strategies for project acceptance
ESG integration: best practices for renewable energy
Managing social, environmental, and governance risks

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Inés Monroy

Social License Energy

16:55

Powering Iberia's Future: Grid Integration, Hybridization & Market Evolution

panel

40 min.

The integration of renewable energy is driving a new era for Iberia's power grid. This panel examines how hybridization strategies and market evolution are creating exciting opportunities for investors and developers. We provide insights into expected trends, the future of PPAs, BESS, and e-trading, and the key factors shaping Iberia's energy market in the coming years.