Solarplaza Summit | Poland

Wednesday 12 March 2025

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

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Thursday 13 March 2025

Program


08:30

Registration & Welcome Coffee

45 min.

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09:15

Opening & Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.

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Session 1

Snapshot of the Polish PV & BESS Market

09:30

Navigating volatility, curtailment & negative spot prices: how can investors exploit the Polish PV & BESS market until 2030?

presentation

20 min.

Extreme price fluctuations, grid switch offs and spot prices below zero: who could have ever thought, a few years ago, that this scenario would happen in Poland? We kick off the day by providing you with a clear snapshot on what is going on in the Polish PB & BESS utility scale market and how it is expected to shape over the next years.

Session Topics:
  • What is happening in the Polish RE market?
  • Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends in terms of project development, technology and market prices
  • Status of built projects and forecasted development pipeline
  • Utility-scale PV & BESS latest changes in regulation
  • Cost competitiveness of solar & storage projects

09:50

Case Study - Comparing revenue streams of the real-life InnoSolveGreen project: should investors opt for a hybrid (PV & BESS), standalone BESS or blended model?

presentation

20 min.

Join us for this inspiring presentation hosted by Green Genius to learn about the first-of-a kind hybrid project now operational in the Baltics. The InnoSolveGreen project combines PV & Storage technology and is supported by a PPA with the Carlsberg brewery. Such a project may be the first of such a kind to be soon adopted in the region as it embraces a truly innovative production profile.

Nerijus Virbickas

Green Genius

Session Topics:
  • How to convince major stakeholders to invest into storage projects?
  • What do lenders and banks look at when structuring the project USP?
  • What potential offtakers may foster the Baltic PPA market and what kind of products are suited for them?
  • How to monetize on storage projects by reducing pressure on the grid
  • Expectations, Challenges, Disappointments: what the future holds for BESS investors

10:10

Balancing revenue streams & ROIs: what business models do market leader IPPs & investors apply to utility-scale PV & BESS assets?

panel

40 min.

During this session, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the market leader IPPS & investors active in Poland on how they are riding the expected mega trends shaping the solar industry, most importantly the rapid adoption of storage technologies. Gain crucial insights into expected business models, how foreign & mature market trends are expected to be adopted in Poland, and how the solar industry will evolve to be even more resilient to increased volatility.

Joshua Murphy

Econergy

Aldevinas Burokas

GoldenPeaks Capital Trading

Session Topics:
  • Are hybrid assets the future?
  • Will PV + BESS assets become a necessity?
  • Lessons learned from foreign and mature storage markets
  • Expected extra revenues from storage assets
  • Planning your long-term strategy in the Polish RE market

10:50

Morning networking break

97% of the attendees of last year’s Solarplaza Summit Poland said they made a valuable business connection. Use this break to kickstart your networking!

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Session 2

The Latest Regulatory Framework for Utility-Scale PV & BESS Projects in Poland

11:30

Planning utility-scale PV & BESS investments in 2025: what is the latest regulatory framework and risks investors should look out for?

presentation

20 min.

Gain crucial insights into the Polish permitting procedures and navigating red tape for the deployment of utility-scale solar projects. As more and more storage projects come into existence, regulations become more complex and investors must adapt to the latest local and national statutes.

Session Topics:
  • Cable pooling regulation in Poland: making the most out of PV & wind assets
  • Zonal law and environmental law: how it impacts projects under development
  • The latest regulatory framework for storage assets

11:50

Tax implications for utility-scale projects: how should investors structure their acquisition & development plans in Poland?

presentation

20 min.

Throughout this session you will gain practical, hands-on know-how on Poland’s tax regulations in order to properly structure the financing of your PV & BESS projects, what exit strategies are most suitable and what tax implications are you faced with throughout the whole project lifecycle.

Session Topics:
  • How to finance a RES project in Poland in the most tax-effective way
  • How financial costs impact the tax shield
  • Minimizing taxation impacts of distributed profits
  • 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 stage

12:10

From developing PV to developing standalone BESS & co-located projects: size, technology & price expectations of projects currently offered on the market.

panel

40 min.

A lot of investment opportunities shared with investors pertain to portfolios in Poland made up of 1 MW projects: why are these so popular? During this lively discussion, developers active in the Polish market will share their thoughts on how they work with investors by supporting them in reaching their growth targets, how they approach the planning stage of the project (from conceptualization to red tape) and what are the latest trends in project development in Poland.

Jakub Kupcu

Claritas Investments

Lukasz Witkowski

Better Energy

Bart Dujczynski

Proventus Renewables

Session Topics:
  • How developers adapt to the latest permitting regulations
  • Expectations for co-development agreements: timelines and payment schedules
  • Why are so many 1 MW projects being developed in Poland?
  • What makes a project attractive for investors
  • Estimated timeline for reaching Ready-to-Build (RtB) status in Poland

12:50

Networking lunch break

Our tailored networking app makes it possible to schedule one-on-one meetings with any of the 180+ attendees and 20+ speakers!

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Session 3

The Polish Utility-Scale PV & BESS Investment & Financing Landscape

14:20

Risk-return profiles of utility-scale BESS strategies: which revenue streams offer the highest Sharpe & Information Ratios?

presentation

20 min.

Large-scale battery energy storage systems are almost indispensable to continue fuelling the energy transition. Investors are faced with the pros of cons of different business models: providing grid services through frequency service models, taking on higher risk through price arbitrage, or a mix of both. What is more convenient and how do the benefits of each strategy compare with the downsides?

Session Topics:
  • Expected revenue streams from frequency services and energy arbitrage: which ones are more convenient?
  • Investment pipeline for storage projects in Poland
  • Estimated profitability of assets with BESS: is standalone storage or PV + BESS more convenient?

14:40

Project financing prospects for PV & BESS projects: are PPAs, CfDs & secured revenue streams essential for banks or are they ready to take on more risk through merchant & arbitrage exposure?

panel

40 min.

The industry continues to deal with a high interest rate scenario and inflationary landscape, especially in Poland where interbank rates are high.. In such a context, IPPs and investors must ensure their business models are updated and remain competitive in order to reach positive NPV projects. This becomes even more challenging as storage revenue streams have to be modelled and integrated into financial models. It all starts with project financing, and during this panel discussion, the major lenders involved in project financing for utility-scale projects in Poland will share their insights on how to maximize the chances structuring successful financing deals, and how they price in the risk for projects with cash flow exposure based on BESS.

Anna Chmielewska

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Session Topics:
  • What project characteristics should developers aim for in order to obtain project financing
  • Can merchant projects still be financed?
  • Financing options from commercial banks
  • Private debt strategies as alternative to traditional equity financing

15:20

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

Effective PV & Storage Solutions to Optimize your LCOE & Asset Management Best Practices

16:00

Where do we stand in terms of technology, efficiency gains and innovation for utility-scale PV projects?

presentation

20 min.

During this presentation, you will acquire knowledge about the latest 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 technology efficiency, durability, and reliability. By learning about the best practices for selecting the right technology for a specific project, participants will gain a competitive edge in their work.

Session Topics:
  • Latest advancements in solar technology
  • Key attributes of component efficiency
  • Best practices for selecting the ideal technology and power output

16:20

Is your Asset Management strategy suited for the Polish PV & BESS market?

panel

30 min.

Session Topics:
  • How can existing assets be upgraded in terms of new applications 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
  • Spotting the leaks: where are your hidden losses?
  • Over/Under estimating factors: what's the impact on your plant?

16:50

Everyone loves flexibility: Is there a future for standalone PV projects without storage?

presentation

20 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. How rapidly will we see a mass adoption of storage technology for utility-scale projects

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17:10

Closing remarks

5 min.

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17:15

Networking 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 solar PV experts from Poland 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, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Lithuania and many more!

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