Solarplaza Summit | Romania

Tuesday 26 May 2026


08:30

Registration & welcome coffee

09:15

Opening words

10 min.


Session 1

Romania's renewable energy roadmap

09:25

Romania’s position in the European energy landscape

presentation

20 min.

This presentation provides a high-level analysis of the Romanian renewable energy market in 2026, benchmarking progress against the newly adopted National Energy Strategy 2025-2035. It examines the shift from a subsidized market to a merchant-driven environment and benchmarks Romania’s attractiveness against its CEE neighbors.

  • Status check: 2026 installed capacity vs. the 2030/2035 targets.
  • The "Merchant Tail": how investors are valuing projects post-CfD.
  • Romania’s competitive advantage in the CEE region.

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09:45

Navigating the new network codes and grid stability requirements

presentation

20 min.

This technical update focuses on the implications of the European Commission’s Network Code Requirements for Generators 2.0. It breaks down the mandatory capabilities for new projects, such as grid forming and inertia provision, and explains how these requirements influence CAPEX and technology choices for developers.

  • Understanding the "Network Code Requirements for Generators 2.0" and "Demand Response" regulations.
  • Compliance 101: What "Grid Forming" actually requires from your inverters.
  • Technical definitions and practical implications of grid forming and inertia.
  • Compliance strategies for new solar and storage projects.

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10:05

Overcoming grid congestion and capacity allocation challenges

panel

40 min.

This panel brings together regulators, grid operators, and developers to discuss the practical realities of the new connection auctions and queue management. The discussion focuses on transparent solutions for securing grid access and the operational challenges of managing a congested network.

  • Lessons learned from the first rounds of capacity allocation auctions.
  • Managing the connection queue: status of authorized projects and "flexible connection" agreements.
  • Perspectives on curtailment risks and mitigation strategies.

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10:45

Morning networking break

Session 2

Unlocking flexibility: storage and optimization strategies

11:30

The "Tolling" model: structuring bankable storage revenues

presentation

20 min.

This presentation introduces the "Tolling" agreement structure, where an off-taker pays a fixed fee for the right to charge/discharge the battery. It explains how this model, which is more common in mature markets, can be applied in Romania to separate asset ownership from trading risk.

  • How a Tolling Agreement works: risk allocation between Owner and Trader.
  • Why this product is the "Holy Grail" for financing standalone storage.
  • Contractual pitfalls to avoid when structuring a tolling deal in Romania.

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11:50

The role of battery optimizers in the Romanian market

presentation

20 min.

Addressing a specific need identified by the industry, this session introduces the concept of battery optimization services. It explains how algorithmic trading is essential for managing battery assets in the balancing market and bridging the gap between hardware installation and profit.

  • Defining the "optimizer" role: why hardware needs intelligent software.
  • Real-world data: uplift in revenue from AI-driven bidding strategies.
  • Selecting an optimizer: fee structures and performance guarantees.

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12:10

Storage solutions for a flexible grid

panel

40 min.

This panel explores the practical implementation of flexibility solutions. Speakers debate the current barriers to storage deployment, the readiness of the balancing market, and how technologies like storage and digitization contribute to overall grid resilience.

  • Addressing the "void" in tolling and optimization services in Romania.
  • Technical challenges in integrating BESS with the national grid.
  • The capacity market: is it enough to support the BESS pipeline?
  • Future outlook: from battery storage to sector coupling and interconnections.

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12:50

Networking lunch break

Session 3

Financing the transition: bankability and market value

14:20

Securing capital: due diligence in a mature market

presentation

20 min.

This presentation outlines the evolving requirements of lenders and investors. It highlights the increased scrutiny on supply chain origins, particularly regarding Chinese technologies, and details the data access and transparency standards needed to reach financial close in 2026.

  • Navigating supply chain due diligence and ESG requirements.
  • The new standard for "Bankable": what risk officers are actually looking for.
  • Supply chain traceability: complying with EU forced labor bans.
  • Cybersecurity and data access: new boxes to tick for financing.

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14:40

Aggregation and PPA structures for the mid-market

presentation

20 min.

This session moves beyond the headlines of massive industrial deals to explore how mid-sized companies can access green energy. It analyzes the "sleeved" PPA structures and aggregation models that allow smaller buyers to pool demand, hedge against long-term volatility, and overcome the credit barriers that typically block them from signing bankable contracts.

  • The "Sleeved" PPA: utilities acting as intermediaries to deliver fixed-price solar power to commercial clients.
  • Bundling smaller volumes (e.g., 5-20 GWh) to create bankable offtake for developers.
  • Overcoming credit barriers through innovations in guarantees and risk-sharing for non-investment grade buyers.

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15:00

Investment strategies and bankability criteria

panel

40 min.

A diverse group of financiers discusses the shifting investment landscape. The panel contrasts the risk appetites of commercial banks, private equity firms, and European funds, offering attendees a clear roadmap to funding their pipelines.

  • Comparing financing structures: Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance.
  • Debt vs. Equity: Where is the cheapest capital in 2026?
  • The role of European funds and the Modernization Fund.
  • Adapting to a market with lower subsidies and higher exposure to wholesale prices.

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15:40

Afternoon networking break

Session 4

Future horizons: integration and regional leadership

16:25

Beyond electrons: cross-border trading and regional price coupling

presentation

20 min.

With the massive influx of renewables, Romania is poised to transition from a net importer to a net exporter. This presentation analyzes the commercial realities of cross-border trading with Hungary, Bulgaria, and Moldova, explaining how "Price Coupling" mechanisms allow local producers to capture value even during periods of domestic oversupply.

  • The strategic importance of Romania's interconnections for regional security.
  • Monetizing "excess" solar through export rather than curtailment.
  • Analyzing the commercial and geopolitical impact of the new Suceava-Bălți interconnection.
  • Early-stage opportunities in sector coupling (Power-to-X).

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16:45

Strategic imperatives: securing Romania's regional role

panel

40 min.

This visionary closing panel invites C-level executives to discuss the immediate steps required to transform Romania from a net importer into a provider of regional energy security, defining the long-term trajectory of the national energy sector. The conversation focuses on balancing the national grid to integrate massive renewable capacity while maintaining baseload stability through hydro and flexible generation. Furthermore, speakers will address the operational realities of cross-border integration and how to leverage Romania’s geopolitical position to support neighboring markets.

  • Immediate priorities to reverse the net import trend and replace retiring baseload.
  • Romania's role in the stability of the CEE regional grid.
  • Commercial realities of cross-border trading and price coupling mechanisms.
  • The immediate investment priorities to unlock export potential.

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17:25

Closing remarks

5 min.


17:30

Networking drinks

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Event Manager

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Business Developer

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