Solarplaza Summit | Romania

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Wednesday 13 April 2022

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

The Networking Dinner will take place in Grand Hotel Bucharest
The Networking Event will take place in Grand Hotel Bucharest

Thursday 14 April 2022

Program


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08:30

Arrival and Registration

presentation

30 min.

Session Topics:
09:00

Opening & Welcome by Solarplaza

presentation

15 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Session Topics:
  • Goals, audience involvement & house rules

Session I

Deep Dive Into the Romanian PV Market

09:15

Status of Solar: What's Next for Solar in Romania

presentation

35 min.

Mihai Balan

Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA)

Session Topics:
  • Main targets for Res & PV for the next years
  • Projected market growth - Where will the  Romanian PV market stand in the next years?
  • Government strategy and support schemes - What can the industry expect?
  • Cost competitiveness of solar in Romania
09:50

Successful Development of Large Scale PV Projects in Romania

panel

40 min.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Florian Kneidinger

Kraftfeld

Filip Sypko

Green Genius

Benedikt Ortmann

BayWa r.e.

Ciprian Glodeanu

Glodeanu & Partners

Session Topics:
  • Tips & red flags for international developers in the Romanian market
  • Critical issues related to project development
  • Comparing auction strategies to PPA models under the perspective of different stakeholders - pros & cons
  • Dealing with supply chain disruptions and price volatility
10:30

Networking Coffee Break

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Session II

How to Successfully Approach the Romanian RE Auction Scheme

11:15

The Elaboration, Approval and Monitoring Process to Promote REs By the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority

presentation

35 min.

Session Topics:
  • The assessment process of Green Certificates for new assets
  • How secondary legislation affects the development of solar projects
11:50

The Long-Term Outlook on PV by the Romanian Government

panel

40 min.

Dan Dragoș Drăgan

Romanian Ministry of Energy

Session Topics:
  • Which legislative steps are being taken to ensure a successful development of PV projects in Romania
  • Opportunities for international stakeholders entering the Romanian market
  • How can the public & private sector work together to promote PV in Romania
  • Understanding the new auction model in Romania
12:30

Networking Lunch Break

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Session III

Financial Insights & Grid Developments

14:00

The Step-By-Step Authorization Process for Large Scale PV Projects in Romania

presentation

40 min.

Tatiana Fiodorov

Axenti Fiodorov & Partners

Session Topics:
  • From application to connection: Key legal aspects
  • Practical advices on ensuring a stable connection to the grid for a large scale solar plant
  • State of infrastructure and energy mix
  • Acquiring land rights & permitting aspects
14:30

Bankability and Investment Landscape for Solar Projects in Romania

panel

45 min.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Mihaela Mihailescu

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Cristina Span

European Investment Bank (EIB)

Sergio Mandru

Finergreen

Oana Mogoi

ING Bank Romania

Sebastian Mihai Staicu

Banca Comercială Română

Session Topics:
  • Financing structures, opportunities and value of investments around large scale PV projects
  • How to structure a bankable solar project
  • Building up a profitable portfolio - What to look out for
  • Investor landscape and requirements
  • Key considerations for foreign investors
15:15

Networking Coffee Break

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Session IV

Technical Considerations

16:00

Technological Innovations and O&M Best Practices

panel

45 min.

moderator

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

Vitor Rodrigues

LONGi

Andrei Bejinariu

Photon Energy

Session Topics:
  • How to achieve the best LCOE for PV projects
  • Long-term perspective on O&M and asset management in Romania
  • The most important factors in building a quality project/ Asset strategies to improve O&M efficiency
  • Examining potential cost benefits and risk assessment regarding module choice
16:45

Strategic Considerations for the Romanian Market

presentation

15 min.

Laurentiu Urluescu

AFEER

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17:00

Closing Remarks

presentation

10 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza

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17:10

Networking Drinks

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