Solarplaza Summit | Poland

Anna has 15 years of finance and banking experience, including extensive expertise in structured finance.Currently Anna is responsible for EBRD activity in Central Europe with focus on Power, Energy & Utilities business segment. Her responsibilities involve structuring and execution of EBRD's financings including project finance structures, public-private partnerships and privatisations.Anna joined EBRD in 2006, and since then she has led numerous financing in different sectors (including also natural resources, transport, property) with an gradually increasing specialisation in energy and infrastructure. These transactions included wide range of complex debt, equity as well as syndicated deals. Prior to joining EBRD, Anna worked at Barclays Capital in London. Before that she gained experience at AIB in Dublin, HVB in Munich and National Bank of Poland.Anna holds PhD in Economics from the Warsaw School of Economics, MA in Finance from the Warsaw School of Economics, CEMS Masters in International Management.

Energy storage expert with many years of experience in the energy sector and environmental law. Successfully coordinated the process of raising financing for BESS and renewable energy sources. At the companies of PGE Group (the biggest Polish utility) served as department director and executive team member responsible for the sale and distribution of electricity and the capacity market. Executive Regulatory and External Relations Affairs at Électricité de France Poland. Lawyer at Dentons Law Office.

Bartosz Charzyński is PPA Originator in GoldenPeaks Capital Trading and an expert of the Polish Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC). He is a manager with many years of experience in the energy sector, primarily in the development of renewable energy projects and electricity trading. He is an enthusiast and promoter of using demand flexibility for balancing the energy system in the era of energy transition.

Lukasz Witkowski has over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. Lukasz currently holds the position of Vice President of Development at Better Energy since October 2022. Prior to that, they served as Vice President at Polskie Stowarzyszenie Fotowoltaiki starting from April 2019. Lukasz also had a significant tenure at EDP Renewables, where they held multiple roles including Head of Project Management and Environmental Department, Head of Project Management Department, and Senior Project Manager. Lukasz worked at Nordex as a Technical Sales Manager in 2012 and at Gamesa as a Project Manager/Wind Farm Developer from 2007 to 2011. Lukasz began their career as a Trainee at EC Baltic Renewable Energy Centre (EC BREC) in 2007 and at ENERGA OPERATOR S. A. in 2006. Lukasz Witkowski completed their Bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at W arsaw University of Technology from 2002 to 2007. Lukasz then pursued further education at the University of Patras in 2007, where they obtained a Master's degree in the same field. In 2010, Lukasz enrolled in postgraduate studies at Kozminski University and successfully completed an MBA program specifically designed for engineers, which concluded in 2012.

Marta Głód is a director of the development and purchase of photovoltaic and energy storage projects at OX2 Polska. She has been associated with renewable energy since 2007 when she actively participated in the development of wind farms in Poland. She has been involved in photovoltaic projects since 2017, in her experience supervising the first solar farm structures and since 2019 she has been managing the development team of large-scale solar farms and energy storage projects.

Joshua is a renewable energy professional with over 12 years of commercial and technical experience in utility-scale battery storage and solar technology. Joshua is the Head of Storage at Econergy, a renewable energy IPP that operates across 6 different regions with over 450MW of solar, wind and battery storage projects under construction and 155MW of operation solar PV. He joined in 2021 to head the technical, commercial, and strategic aspects of the company’s stand-alone and co-located storage projects in the UK and also developing the overseas storage strategy. Econergy is currently building over 100MWh of battery storage projects in the UK and has a further 1GW of storage projects nearing ready to build. Before joining Econergy, he worked for a leading German inverter manufacturer, SMA Solar Technology, where he served as the technical expert for the UK and Ireland. He has been involved in the design and delivery of over 800MW of utility-scale solar and storage projects.

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Responsible clean impact investor with >24 years experience across full power value chain/all fuel sources. Since 2018 Bart Dujczynski co-founded two targeted renewable origination/advisory platforms, BBA Solar and BBM Offshore, and is independently involved in a number of large scale renewable investment strategies backed by global investors/developers via Proventus Renewables Ltd.

Marta Rzepecka is an experienced export sales specialist who began her career after graduating with a degree in foreign trade in Denmark. For more than 9 years she worked for the Famur Group, where she was in charge of acquiring customers from different regions of the world and successfully finalized sales processes. For the past 4 years, she has served as Chairman of the Program Council of the International Economic Relations major at the University of Economics in Katowice. At PST Trade as M&A Director, she manages the sales team, develops sales strategies and is responsible for building relationships with key customers.

Susanne von Aichberger is a Senior Analyst for the Solar & Energy Storage research group, where she performs market analysis of trends and strategies in the downstream part of the PV market. Her focus areas include PV markets in Europe and in parts of the Asia Pacific region.Prior to joining IHS Markit in 2014, Susanne was a PV market analyst with Solarbuzz, and has previously worked as technical editor for Photon International.She holds an Master Degree in Physics from Technical University Berlin.

Katarzyna Klimkiewicz-Deplano is Founding Partner of Advicero Nexia. She is certified Tax Advisor since 2003, gathering professional experience since 2000. She specializes in Due Diligence processes and transaction advice. She has broad experience of advising on acquisitions and disposals of target companies, enterprises or assets, in particular in relation to renewable energy and real estate projects, as well as related financial restructuring.Katarzyna has advised and supported numerous restructuring projects, designing solutions to optimize both the transactional and ongoing tax exposure, her experience includes: mergers, liquidations, transformations and in-kind contributions. Katarzyna has acted as an advisor to numerous open-ended or closed investment funds on both transactional and on-goingactivities, including acquisitions and disposals via asset or share deals, restructurings aimed at tax optimization, obtaining tax exemption for Polish sourced income. Katarzyna has broad experience in advising renewable energy entities, in particular in project acquisition, financing, elaboration of business plans, settlement of sale of energy or green certificates.She also has experience in representing her clients in disputes with tax authorities as well as in front of Administrative Courts. She is regularly honored as a recommended tax advisor (rankings of tax advisory companies in the Rzeczpospolita daily – international tax law category and International Tax Review “Women in Tax Leaders” ranking). Katarzyna advises in Polish, English, German and Italian.

Adam Kościelniak is one of the most experienced financial and transactional advisors in Poland in the area of renewable energy. He has many years of experience in professional advisory, which he gained at international consulting firms from the "Big 4". He has supported clients in the areas of M&A transactions, raising bank financing, business valuations and building financial models. Most recently, he was a Deputy Director at one of the “Big 4” companies in the team specializing in renewable energy and infrastructure investments. He advised on transactions involving the acquisition of financing and the purchase/sale of photovoltaic and wind farms amounting to more than PLN 4 billion and a total capacity of more than 1 GW. He helps clients not only in Poland, but also in the region of Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Baltic States. He is currently a PhD student at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing (PRC), majoring in finance. He is also a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics and the University of Łódź. He is completing international financial and investment certificates: ACCA and CFA ESG Investing. He actively participates, including as a speaker, in events related to the energy, infrastructure and investment industry. He has also been an active crock market investor since 2011.

Maksym Sysoiev is a partner in Dentons’ Kyiv office. He is a member of Dentons’ Global Energy Group. Maksym regularly advises foreign and local companies with respect to various legal issues and advises clients on their local and cross-border transactions and represents their interests before Ukrainian State authorities. He is a recognized legal expect in the sphere of energy and possess a considerable experience in advising regarding conventional and renewable energy sources. He is a legal expert of Ukrainian Bioenergy Association, Ukrainian Wind Energy Association. He actively participates on behalf of the Firm in many public organizations, including the European Business Association and American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.

Filip Sypko is a versatile manager with 11 years of professional experience. Both as an entrepreneur and a manager, he had the opportunity to lead commercial, technical and business development departments. In the solar industry for 5 years. Previously, he was responsible for the development of a unique solar-as-a-service product and the development of industrial scale projects in 6 markets with a total capacity of over 2 GW for a pan-European solar developer. An expert in the field of utility-scale and C&I solar projects, with a very broad view of the solar industry, starting from greenfield development and M&A, through construction and supply chain, to O&M and offtake. Currently in charge of developing utility-scale and C&I business line for Menlo Electric, fastest growing distributor in EMEA. A graduate of the Faculty of Energy and Fuels at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, MBA studies at Koźmiński Executive Business School in Warsaw and Technische Universität Clausthal in Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

Lena Boczkaja is an attorney-at-law, counsel in Clyde & Co Warsaw office and a member of the Energy Team with over 9 years’ experience in energy sector. She specialises in comprehensive advisory for energy sector companies, including in the renewable energy sources (RES) sector. She uniquely combines her knowledge of investment processes with practical experience in real estate law, as well as construction and contractual issues. She oversees and manages due diligence reviews, for wind farm projects, solar farms and battery storage facilities, notably in regard to financing and M&A deals. Lena is equally adept at helping clients in the domestic and EU markets. She advises corporations on market strategies, with particular focus on regulatory issues. She produces analyses and opinions on energy and civil law. Lena also advises on project finance, negotiates terms and conditions of financing for RES projects, and supports investors in contractual issues connected with the construction of RES facilities, project development and the sale of shares in project companies.

Jeremy is leading the Polish flexible energy market activities at Aurora. During his 3 years in Aurora, he has been involved in building both the Polish offering and Aurora’s modeling capacities

Currently holding the position of Head of Global Sales for meteocontrol, Mauricio López has been an integral part of the mc team since 2018. Stepping into the solar sector in 2007, he has enriched his profile by collaborating with diverse stakeholders in the PV-sector. Mauricio's academic foundation is cemented by a degree in economical studies from the renowned Hamburg University. Throughout discussions on market trajectories or intricate stakeholder dynamics, Mauricio consistently brings forward a profound blend of industry knowledge and academic insight.

Piotr Dziwniel is a Counsel in Clyde & Co’s Warsaw office with vast experience in advising clients on investment processes, due diligence as well as in acquisitions, divestments and project finance of wind farms, photovoltaic power plants and other renewable energy projects in Poland. Piotr has been involved in the renewable energy sources sector since 2014. He is a vastly experienced advisor in the field of investment processes, due diligence as well as in acquisitions, divestments and project finance of wind farms, photovoltaic power plants and other renewable energy projects in Poland. His experience also encompasses providing legal advice concerning contractual matters with a particular focus on corporate PPAs not only in Poland but also in the broader CEE region, development services contracts, and supply and maintenance contracts. Piotr also advises on a wide range of regulatory matters concerning both Polish and EU law.

Chris Bryan is a professional with 13 years of experience in investment banking and advisory roles, specializing in renewable energy and cleantech sectors. Recently appointed as Director at Apricum, his expertise lies in M&A and JV deal origination, particularly within solar, wind, and energy storage technologies. Having spent nearly a decade in Hong Kong, Chris has held key positions at reputable firms such as ORIX and Evercore, focusing on business development and advising on M&A deals across Asia. Prior to his ventures in Asia, he was a Senior Associate at PwC Hong Kong, gaining broad sector coverage in valuations advisory. With a strong global track record and deep knowledge of the renewable energy landscape, Chris Bryan brings valuable insights to Apricum's expanding London team, where he plays a pivotal role in corporate finance advisory services.

Agnes Nowakowska, a businesswoman, financially and mentally independent, fulfilling several roles in her life. Professionally a Renewable Energy Expert, CEO at Agnieszka Nowakowska Business Consulting. Her journey with renewable energy started in the office of the technical advisor Forte Renewables, where she advised on TDD reports for developers, investors and banks, but above all was responsible for the company's development on the Polish and Eastern markets. She cooperated in the area of PPAs and cPPAs with Respect Energy. 15 GW is the total capacity of the RES projects she has been involved in during her "green" career. She has an M.Sc. in building and engineering structures (fully qualified in design and execution). She pursues her life mission as President of the Independent Woman Foundation, where she supports women in their development, in creating their path to independence. On a daily basis, she is a mother of two children and a happy wife. Her life mottos are: "Be afraid and do" and "No Risk No Fun".

Vytis Gumbrys is a PPA manager at Ignitis Renewables responsible for structuring and negotiating of Power Purchase Agreements and Route to Market contracts. He has been working in the energy industry since 2014 and previously held senior positions in energy trading and retail sector.

Deputy Director for Europe in the Commercial Department, in Greenvolt Power since 2021. Responsible for PPA negotiation, energy trading, origination, structuring, support mechanisms, and market analyses. In energy business since 2010, specializing in energy portfolio management, commodity trading and risk management. Operating and participating with large-scale projects in the Polish Capacity Market since its inception. In 2023, the leader of the team which structured the winning bid for a 1.2 GW storage portfolio in the Capacity Market main auction.

After graduating in Electronic Engineering from Bologna University in Italy, Lorenzo Paumgardhen began his career in the telecom industry as a pre-sales engineer for microwave systems. He then transitioned to the energy efficiency market, serving as a sales manager for a power quality system manufacturer. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in the renewable energy sector, holding sales positions in multinational manufacturing companies with a strong focus on power conversion and storage technologies.

Nicola Kopij Zanin is a Project Manager for Solarplaza, part of Finance & Innovation team, contributing to the company's growth in markets worldwide. Prior to joining Solarplaza, he gained experience with EU development financing, having set up his own organisation. In the past, he held positions in different industries across Italy, Poland and the UAE. Nicola holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from LUISS University in Rome and a Master's degree in Finance & Investments from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.