Solarplaza Summit Italy

Wednesday 10 July 2024

20:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

Mark the 10th edition of the Italy Summit at Adèle Mixology Lounge's terrace. Enjoy an evening of signature cocktails, exquisite city views, and the opportunity to forge meaningful connections within the industry.

Please note: The Networking Event has been sold out!

The Networking Event will take place in Adèle Mixology Lounge

Thursday 11 July 2024

Program

08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Session Topics:

09:00

Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

10 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

Session 1

Navigating the Italian Solar Market

09:10

Strategic Insights on the European Power Market: What Can We Learn in Terms of Storage Deployment & Grid Build-out?

presentation

10 min.

Edwin Koot

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

09:20

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

presentation

30 min.

Embark on a journey into Italy's solar energy landscape! Discover the latest market trends, ongoing projects, and upcoming investments. Gain insights into the market's division over its residential, commercial & industrial, and utility sectors. Uncover the cost competitiveness of solar energy, lighting the path to a sustainable future.

Paolo Rocco Viscontini

ITALIA SOLARE

Session Topics:

- What is the overall status of the market?
- Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends
- Update on Italy’s project and investment pipelines
- Breakdown of market segmentation (Residential/C&I/Utility-Scale) in Italy

09:50

How the Italian TSO (TERNA) plans for the integration of REs into the National Grid

presentation

30 min.

Like most mature renewable energy markets around the world, the Italian market’s future growth is threatened by grid capacity issues. This presentation will address Italy’s future energy scenarios and the efforts to relieve and improve the country’s power grid.

Luca Marchisio

Terna

Session Topics:

- Future energy scenarios for Italy
- Overview and mapping of grid connection requests in Italy
- The evolution of storage capacity and storage tenders

10:20

Morning Networking Break

Last year, 93% of participants at the Italy Summit reported making at least one meaningful business connection.
Take this opportunity to mingle and start making those vital industry contacts!

Session Topics:

Session 2A

The Italian Utility-Scale Storage Market

11:00

Business Models For Grid-Scale Batteries in Italy

presentation

30 min.

Large-scale battery energy storage systems will be crucial for the next stage of renewable energy market growth. But how do you successfully build a business case for a BESS? This session will give some main pointers and examples.

Fabrizio Bonemazzi

Independent RE Expert and Market Advisor

Fabrizio Bonemazzi is an energy expert with a 30+ experience in electric grids and power generation, in particular variable renewables such as wind and solar. From the year 2000 he participated to the creation of a startup company in Enel Group dedicated to beyond the meter solutions. In this stimulating environment he acquired technical, commercial and marketing skills on retail and C&I products and installations and such as HVAC systems, heating systems, lighting, UPS, power line broadband solutions and many other similar. He dealt with solar thermal, solar PV and mini wind solutions having the possibility to scout worldwide market and selecting more innovative and competitive solutions. In those years a special passion for solar PV arose in him, entering in contact with the main stakeholders of the market, being part of solar association at national and European level, having the opportunity to cover specific roles and to be co-author of several articles and publications. In 2011 he joined Enel Green Power, moving to large utility scale renewable plants. He had the opportunity to head the Solar PV design unit and after the entire engineering unit at global level, taking care of 100 GW+ design of renewable plants worldwide. In 2019 he took care of the construction of wind, solar and BESS plants in Europe for almost 2 GW. In addition, from 2015 he had the opportunity to be part of Global Sustainable Energy Partnership alliance (GSEP) as project committee responsible for ENEL and from 2018 lecturer in Open Africa Power Enel Foundation initiative. On September 2022 he left ENEL and began to collaborate with several organizations as renewable energy and power sector expert. From October 2022 he currently works in Res4Africa Foundation coordinating its numerous training and capacity building initiatives and as Senior Fellow for ENEL Foundation.

Session Topics:

- Revenue streams including frequency services and energy arbitrage
- Investment scenarios for storage across Italy
- Estimated profitability of assets with BESS

11:30

What ROI Can You Achieve by Investing and Developing Standalone Storage & PV + BESS Projects in Italy?

panel

50 min.

As the industry faces grid capacity challenges, energy storage projects can make critical contributions towards safeguarding the reliability of the power grid and enabling more RE capacity. This session focuses on this aspect and potential, providing concrete examples and business cases.

moderator

Carlo Montella

Green Horse Advisory

Carlo Montella

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Green Horse Advisory

Carlo Montella is a partner at Orrick and global Deputy Business Unit Leader of the Energy and Infrastructure practice. He is a transactional lawyer with extensive experience in project development, asset acquisitions and financings in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Carlo has strong expertise and consolidated background in assisting international sponsors, multinational energy companies, large private equity funds, project developers, borrowers and debt issuers, investment banks and other capital providers and investors who value his contribution thanks to his vast experience, practical know how and willingness to go the extra mile for his client. Carlo regularly advises on energy sector mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, development, structuring and financing of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, both in Italy and internationally (including UK and Eastern European countries). He has a significant experience in the electric power sector, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and other renewable energy projects and has also represented clients in transactions involving electric power and natural gas transmission.

Giuseppe Mastropieri

GreenGo Srl

Matteo Riccieri

VIRIDIS Energia

Ivan Niosi

Shell Energy Italia

Session Topics:

- The role of BESS in mitigating grid congestion challenges
- The relationship between BESS owner and grid operator
- Other applications aimed at relieving the grid

Session 2B

The Italian PPA Market

11:00

Outlook for the Italian PPA & Energy Trading Markets

presentation

30 min.

The renewable energy market has matured significantly, in tandem with a more complex overall power market. Benefit from the expertise on stage, and learn how power purchase agreements (PPAs) and energy trading should become essential parts of your solar strategy and business model.

Dario Gallanti

Our New Energy

Session Topics:

- Contractual risks and considerations
- Meeting the Offtaker’s needs
- Legal tips & tricks when drafting & negotiating PPAs
- How to decide which type of PPA to use
- Imbalance and profile risk of renewables and how to deal with that in different types of PPAs

11:30

Structuring a Bankable PPA Contract With a Solid Offtake Agreement

panel

50 min.

Crafting an effective and mutually beneficial PPA is a careful act. Learn all about the best practices regarding power purchase agreement drafting in this tailored session.

moderator

Virginia Canazza

MBS Consulting

Stefano Cavriani

EGO Energy

Marco Pellegrino

Obton

You Zhou

DXT Commodities

Amanda Niklaus

BKW Energy

Session Topics:

- Navigating contractual risks
- Types of PPAs and Respective Risks & Advantages
- Pros & Cons of different types of contracts
- Virtual vs. Physical PPAs; PPA vs CPPA

12:20

Lunch Networking Break

Utilize our event app to connect with, message, and schedule one-on-one meetings with
any of the 250+ attendees and 25+ speakers.
Your next great business opportunity is just a handshake away!

Session Topics:

Session 3

Italy's Future Energy Mix: Meeting Demand and Supply

14:00

Solar vs Nuclear: Which Energy Source can best meet Italy's Energy Demand

panel

45 min.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Luca Romano

L'avvocato dell'Atomo

Alessandro Migliorini

European Energy

Session Topics:

14:45

Optimizing the Technical Performance of Your PV & BESS Projects

panel

30 min.

As an established and mature solar market, Italy boasts a large fleet of solar plants, many of which have reached a respectable age. How can solar asset owners and managers ensure the continued performance and financial health of their plants? Join this session to learn about asset upgrades, component choices, digitalization, revamping, repowering, and successful asset management overall.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Annarita Mitola

BFP Service

Giacomo Dachille

SunGAP

Netanel Hansel

Solargik

Paolo D’Onofrio

SolarEdge

Session Topics:

- Upgrading existing assets to improve efficiency?
- Analyzing the choice of components aimed at increasing installed capacity and annual production
- Overview and price comparison of the latest technologies on the market available for asset managers
- Next step in operations digitalization
- Business model optimization with module revamping and repowering
- Managing underperformance in your solar asset

15:15

Afternoon Networking Break

Whether you’re focusing on Italy or looking to expand your network into Germany,
Spain, Denmark, or the Netherlands, connect with high-profile project developers,
investors, and advisors to broaden your industry horizon.

Session Topics:

Session 4

Financing & Developing Utility-Scale Projects in Italy

16:00

Navigating PV Permitting in Italy: Bringing Your Project to RtB Stage & Overcoming Potential Limitations for Agri-PV Projects

presentation

20 min.

In recent years, the development of solar PV permitting in Italy has advanced significantly. The red tape process is being streamlined to encourage investment in solar PV projects. In this session, we will share the latest changes in these areas that are imperative for developers to stay compliant with regulations, manage their budgets, and plan project timelines effectively.

Tommaso Barbetti

Elemens

Session Topics:

- How to work with the latest permitting regulations in Italy
- Snapshot of permitting rules for rolling out PV projects
- Estimated timelines to bring projects to the Ready-to-Build stage
- Remaining challenges in navigating red tape
- Navigating the upcoming BESS auctions in Italy

16:20

Securing Project Financing and Attracting Capital for Utility-Scale PV & BESS Projects in Italy: Conditions, Timeline and Key Metrics

panel

40 min.

New investments in the Italian solar market are being announced at an accelerating pace. This session will address the main available financing options, including financing products from commercial banks and new investment funds specialized in RE projects. Attracting financing for large-scale solar projects requires careful planning and a comprehensive understanding of the risks involved, which the experts on stage will highlight.

moderator

Lorenzo Parola

Parola Associati

Lorenzo Parola

Founding and Managing Partner

Parola Associati

Lorenzo Parola is Founding and Managing Partner of the recently-established law firm Parola Angelini. Lorenzo is both admitted to the Italian Supreme Court and as a Solicitor of England and Wales. He is one of the leading energy and energy technology lawyers in Italy. Mr Parola advises infrastructure funds, utilities and oil majors in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in the oil & gas, power, renewables, energy efficiency and energy technology sectors. He has a substantial track-record on permitting, contractual and regulatory issues related to the development of power projects and gas infrastructures, including CCGT and renewables plants, LNG regasification terminals, gas storages, pipelines and merchant lines. He is recognized an unparalleled expertise in industry specialty contacts such as tolling arrangements, power purchase agreements, take-or-pay gas sales agreements, pipeline transportation agreements, EPC contracts, energy efficiency contracts, physical and financial energy trading, including CO2 and green certificates trading. He is regularly instructed, either as counsel or arbitrator, in the context of national and international arbitrations pertaining to gas sales agreements and in the construction sector. He is a Visiting Professor at various masters and advanced university courses (Master Course in Energy and Finance and Master in Energy Management – Corso di Alta Formazione in Energia e Finanza and Master Energy Management of MIP – Business School Polytechnic of Milan; II Level Master in Energy Efficiency and Industrial Sustainability – Master di II livello in Efficienza Energetica e Sostenibilità nell’Industria of Turin Polytechnic; Master in Energy Resources Managament – Master in Gestione delle Risorse Energetiche of SAFE).

Luca Matrone

Intesa Sanpaolo

Luca Matrone

MD, Head of Energy, IMI Corp. & Inv. Banking

Intesa Sanpaolo

Luca Matrone is a seasoned manager with more than 25 years of corporate finance experience in the global energy space. Since 2017 he is the Head of Industry Energy in the Global Corporate department of the IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo, the largest bank in Italy and one of the largest bank in Europe. Luca is responsible for coordinating the coverage and the commercial efforts vis-a-vis approximately 400 companies operating worldwide in the Power & Utilities and in the Oil & Gas sectors. Luca was formerly the head of Energy in the M&A team of Banca IMI, the investment banking arm of Intesa Sanpaolo group, that he joined in 2000. Luca serves as Vice-Chair in the Environment and Energy committee of the Business at OECD. He was a member of the Energy/Sustainability taskforces at B20 Saudi Arabia, B20 Italy, B20 Indonesia, B20 India and he is currently a member of the Energy Transition & Climate Task Force at B20 Brazil. Luca is a regular contributor to articles in the press related to energy themes and he has been invited to speak at several conferences organized by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, Assoprevidenza, ANIE, Elettricità Futura, AGICI, Cesef, Solarplaza, Europe Solar + Energy Storage, Solar Media. Luca graduated in Business Administration from Bocconi University in 1998.

Alberto Paturzo

Bluefield Partners LLP

Alberto Paturzo

Partner

Bluefield Partners LLP

Alberto Paturzo is Partner and head of Southern Europe at Bluefield Group. With advisory, investment and finance experience since 2000, and energy and renewables experience from 2005, alongside his career Alberto was involved in excess of €1bn solar and renewable energy-focused transactions, including project development, construction, M&A and financing deals. Before joining the Bluefield group, in his previous experiences within Martifer Solar, BNP Paribas and MedEnergy, Alberto took leading roles in project development, financing and investment activities in Italy and Southern Europe. As an active member of the main renewable energy associations and representative of both Bluefield and Martifer in different industry conferences across Europe, Alberto has built and maintained strong relationships in Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, France, Netherlands and in the UK. Alberto has served as the sole administrator or director of several energy asset companies and holds an MBA from IESE Business School, Barcelona and an MSc in Economics from LUISS University, Rome.

Rodolfo Bigolin

Innovo Group

Federico Cardini

Uniper Renewables

Session Topics:

- What makes a project attractive to investors?
- Financing strategies from commercial banks to new up-and-coming investment funds
- Overview of recent M&A transactions
- How to effectively structure a joint venture or co-development agreement in Italy
- Preferred business models for investors
- Price expectations for greenfield and RtB projects

17:00

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Projects in Italy: How To Secure Project Financing and Expected Market Volume?

panel

40 min.

moderator

Alessandro Cohen

Armon Capital Advisory

Enrico Meneghetti

Espe SpA

Hezy Haim

Baran Group

Fulvio Mariani

Sunprime

Letizia Germana Pittiglio

Greenvolt

Session Topics:

17:40

Closing Remarks

presentation

10 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Session Topics:

17:50

Closing Networking Drinks

With a mix of Italian and international attendees, the conversations here are as enriching as the beverages. Savor both the insights and the refreshments as you build lasting industry partnerships.

Session Topics:

Solarplaza Summit | Italy

Welcome by Solarplaza

Navigating the Italian Solar Market

Strategic Insights on the European Power Market: What Can We Learn in Terms of Storage Deployment & Grid Build-out?

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

How the Italian TSO (TERNA) plans for the integration of REs into the National Grid

The Italian Utility-Scale Storage Market

Business Models For Grid-Scale Batteries in Italy

What ROI Can You Achieve by Investing and Developing Standalone Storage & PV + BESS Projects in Italy?

The Italian PPA Market

Outlook for the Italian PPA & Energy Trading Markets

Structuring a Bankable PPA Contract With a Solid Offtake Agreement

Italy's Future Energy Mix: Meeting Demand and Supply

Solar vs Nuclear: Which Energy Source can best meet Italy's Energy Demand

Optimizing the Technical Performance of Your PV & BESS Projects

Financing & Developing Utility-Scale Projects in Italy

Navigating PV Permitting in Italy: Bringing Your Project to RtB Stage & Overcoming Potential Limitations for Agri-PV Projects

Securing Project Financing and Attracting Capital for Utility-Scale PV & BESS Projects in Italy: Conditions, Timeline and Key Metrics

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Projects in Italy: How To Secure Project Financing and Expected Market Volume?

Closing Remarks