Solarplaza Summit | Poland

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Monday 8 May 2023

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

This extended session is taking place until past midnight, including dinner and drinks, with even more networking opportunities.
The Networking Event will take place in Level 27

Tuesday 9 May 2023

Program


09:00

Welcoming Words by Solarplaza

15 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza Consultancy

Session Topics:

Session 1

Market Dynamics and Drivers

09:15

Market Outlook: Where is the Polish PV Market Headed Towards

presentation

30 min.

Susanne von Aichberger

S&P Global

Session Topics:
  • Meeting National Energy and Climate Plan targets
  • Implications of regulatory changes and political instability
  • The challenges ahead for successful PV development in Poland
  • Main market drivers and expected beneficiaries
09:45

Proposed & Implemented Regulatory Changes - Opportunities or Obstacles for REs Market Developers?

presentation

30 min.

Lena Boczkaja

Dentons

Piotr Dziwniel

Dentons

Session Topics:
  • Pending legislative changes to support RES investments, including changes to the existing auction system and the introduction of legislation creating a legal basis for contracting energy based on a PPA directly from the generator
  • Limited availability of connection capacity and the new electricity grid development plan for 2023-2032
  • Draft amendment to the Law on Spatial Planning and Development from the perspective of changes in the possibility of locating photovoltaic installations
10:15

Networking Coffee Break

Last year, 88% Of attendees said they made a valuable business connection during the conference. Now's the time to start making those connections!

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Session 2

Novel Tech & Solutions

11:00

Case Study: Breaking Down the Technological Innovations Behind a 200 MW PV Project in Poland

presentation

20 min.

Marcin Jedrachowicz

Jinko Solar

Session Topics:
11:20

The Development & Application of Storage Solutions

presentation

20 min.

Julia Stryczyńska

Sungrow

Session Topics:
  • How & 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 stabilising connection points
11:40

Scaling Large Scale PV Projects With the Right Technology Applications

panel

40 min.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza Consultancy

Bartłomiej Zysiński

Solartech

Dmytro Korniienko

LONGi

Thomas Neff

meteocontrol

Guy Atherton

PVcase

Session Topics:
  • How can existing assets be upgraded in terms of new applications to improve efficiency?
  • Analysing 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
     
12:20

Critical considerations around procurement of Utility Scale Projects

presentation

25 min.

Michał Siembab

PVO International

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12:45

Networking Lunch

Mingle with the mixed crowd of local and international stakeholders, developers, service providers, investors, and more!

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Session 3

Investment & Bankability

14:00

The Latest Tax & Financial Considerations for Investing in Large-scale Solar PV Projects

presentation

30 min.

Katarzyna Klimkiewicz-Deplano

Advicero Nexia

Session Topics:
  • How to finance a RES project of Poland in the most tax effective way
  • How financial costs impacted the tax shield
  • How profit distributions are taxed
  • The crucial tax burdens having economic impact on the rentability of the project and its profit
  • Exit scenario – the appropriate tax measures for exit processes and the post-exit stag
14:30

Investment & Bankability Appetite for Large-Scale PV Projects (from the Perspective of a commercial bank)

presentation

15 min.

Miłosz Gliński

Santander

Session Topics:
  • Main financing structures for large scale projects
  • How a commercial bank adapts to a changing legal environment and a scenario with rising interest rates
  • How to meet a bank's expectations and successfully secure long-term financing
14:45

Investment & Bankability Appetite for Large-Scale PV Projects (From the Perspective of a Development Bank)

presentation

15 min.

Anna Chmielewska

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Session Topics:
  • Main financing structures for large scale projects
  • How a commercial bank adapts to a changing legal environment and a scenario with rising interest rates
  • How to meet a bank's expectations and successfully secure long-term financing
     
15:00

Developing and Operating a Bankable Large-Scale PV

presentation

30 min.

Georg Hotar

Photon Energy

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15:30

Networking Coffee Break

Another opportunity to expand your network. Why not use our bespoke networking app to schedule a 1-on-1 to meet exactly who you came here to meet?

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Session 4

Project Development & PPAs

16:10

Where are PPAs & Energy Trading Headed

presentation

30 min.

Filip Piasecki

Aurora Energy Research

Session Topics:
  • Contractual risks and considerations
  • Meeting the Offtakers 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
16:40

Navigating Through Price Caps & Other Surprises: The Future of PV Project Development

panel

45 min.

moderator

Ignacio Aguilera

Solarig

Marcin Roszkowski

Instytut Jagiellonski

Tomasz Zwolinski

Dentons

Filip Sypko

Green Genius

Bart Berendsen

Statkraft

Ertuğ Babataş

Enerparc AG

Session Topics:
  • Tips & red flags for developers
  • What local regulations & limitations are still to be tackled
  • Comparing auction strategies to PPA models under the perspective of different stakeholders - what are the pros & cons
  • Hedging risk strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions and price volatility
17:25

Closing Remarks

presentation

5 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza Consultancy

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17:30

Networking Drinks

Grab a soft drink, glass of wine, or a nice cold beer, and discuss the shining solar ambitions for next year!

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