Solarplaza Summit | Romania

Tuesday 23 April 2024

18:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

Wednesday 24 April 2024

Program


09:00

Registration and Morning Coffee

20 min.

Session Topics:

09:20

Welcome Remarks & Energizer

presentation

10 min.

Dee Yon Chng

Solarplaza

Teodora Tompea

Digi24

Session Topics:

Session 1

What's Changed In A Year: New Market Threats and Opportunities

09:30

Is It All Sunshine and Rainbows? A 2024 Market Picture

presentation

30 min.

Embark on a journey into Romania's solar energy landscape! According to ANRE, Romania’s installed capacity will increase by around 35% by 2030 from 2020, due to the deployment of new solar capacity: 3,692 MW by 2030. Discover the latest market trends, ongoing projects, and upcoming investments. Gain insights into the market's division among residential, commercial & industrial, and utility sectors. Uncover the cost competitiveness of solar energy, lighting the path for a sustainable future.

Cristina Irene Mihai

Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA)

Session Topics:
  • What is hot in the market?
  • Overview of ongoing and upcoming market trends
  • Status of projects and investments in the pipeline
  • Overview of market split (Residential/C&I/Utility)
  • Cost competitiveness of solar in Romania

10:00

The Evolution of the Regulatory Environment for Utility-Scale PV Projects in Romania

presentation

20 min.

Explore the evolving legal landscape impacting greenfield utility-scale PV plant permitting, gain insights into the latest rules and incentives, and understand the PV permitting process and timelines for a broader perspective on rolling out new solar projects in Romania.

Oana Ijdelea

Ijdelea & Associates

Session Topics:
  • Exploring the impact of recent law amendments on greenfield PV plant permitting
  • Getting a clear picture of the latest rules and incentives
  • Utility-Scale PV permitting roadmap and timeline

10:20

Grid Scarcity: A Hot Topic Everywhere?

presentation

20 min.

Amidst Romania's photovoltaic surge lies one key concern: The Grid. The development of electricity networks is crucial for the energy transition and decarbonization, but it is among the segments lagging the most in the process. Romania is not alone in this. DNV, on behalf of Agora Energiewende, has assessed the problem of grid scarcity in European countries. The traditional approach of grid reinforcements faces limitations due to lengthy permitting processes, workforce shortages, and inadequate regulatory/financial incentives. In this European Level presentation, attendees will be introduced to science-based strategies from countries further down the transition.

Rogier Roobeek

DNV

Session Topics:
  • Context, Challenge and Limitations faced by European countries
  • Key Findings and Lessons Learned
  • Alternative solutions: including demand-side flexibility (DSF) mechanisms, technical solutions, and smart operation strategies. 
  • Boosting Flexibility in EU Distribution Grids

10:40

Morning Networking Break

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Session 2

Accelerating Solar Development in Romania with the Right Strategies

11:15

Unlocking Capital and Investments in Utility-Scale PV projects in Romania

presentation

20 min.

Utility-Scale Solar financing has become increasingly important in the Romania as more investors are looking to participate in the solar energy market.  Understanding the key financing terms and ratios from one of the leading banks, EBRD, involved in project financing for large-scale PV projects ion Romania.

Adina Andreescu

EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Session Topics:

11:35

From Development to Offtake: How should a Bankable PV & BESS Project be Structured?

panel

45 min.

Romania's first auction for a contracts-for-difference (CfD) support scheme has tender 2 GW of solar and wind capacity, backed by 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs). What do the main industry players think about such initiatives and what strategies do they adopt to maximize the rollout of PV in Romania?

moderator

Florian Kneidinger

Kraftfeld

Bogdan Plutariu

Enery Element

Andreea Gilicel

Nofar Energy

Laimonas Dapšys

Green Genius

Ioannis Kalapodas

European Energy A/S

Session Topics:
  • What makes a project attractive for investors
  • Financing strategies from commercial banks to new up-and-coming investment funds
  • Overview of recent M&A transactions
  • How to effectively structure a joint venture or co-development agreement
  • Preferred business models for investors
  • Price expectations for greenfield and RtB projects

12:20

Networking Lunch Break

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Session 3

Expanding The Solar Business Case: Batteries, Grid Connection, Power Prices

13:50

Energiser & Speed Networking Game

presentation

10 min.

As we approach the second half of the day, this session is geard for attendees to store up energy and valuable contacts that you might have missed in the morning and lunch breaks. Come with an open mind, and ready to have fun to make the most of this short game.

Dee Yon Chng

Solarplaza

Teodora Tompea

Digi24

Session Topics:

14:00

What's In Store: Asset Economics And Market Overview for Batteries In Romania

presentation

20 min.

There is no energy transition without energy storage. This session provides a clear overview on how the intergration of energy storage expands the value of your existing project. It expands on additional market services, evaluates the economics of standalone vs co-located assets, and provides a perspective on future trends in terms of volatility, power prices, and storage capacity.

Evangelos Gazis

Aurora Energy Research

Session Topics:
  • Market Overview: Present Storage Capacity
  • Wider State of Play: Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece, Poland
  • Markets & Services: Flexibility and Ancillary Services
  • Power Prices and Volatility
  • Economics of Standalone vs Co-located Assets
  • Synergies of Co-locating with Solar
  • Future Trends

14:20

Trends in Technology & Prices of PV Modules: How they Impact Project ROI & Other Return Metrics

presentation

20 min.

Gain critical knowledge about the latest module 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 module efficiency, durability, and reliability. By learning about the best practices for selecting the right module technology for a specific project, participants will gain a competitive edge in their work.

Paweł Bartosik

Sungrow

Session Topics:

14:40

Crucial strategies for Sustaining Romania's Solar Surge into 2050: Leveraging Technology & Expertise

panel

40 min.

Considering the current growth trajectory of the market, this roundtable takes an optimistic perspective. This critical panel focuses on the similar challenges faced by EPCs and manufacturers in large scale solar installations to highlight how leading companies are thinking ahead to tackle upcoming challenges like grid congestion, increasing CAPEX and OPEX, supply chain disruptions and sustainability and labour shortages. Learn from top EPCs and Manufacturers on innovative solutions such as: predictive maintenance, AI-based monitoring, and remote asset management tools as well as their prediction and insights.

moderator

Filip Sypko

Menlo Electric

Miguel Antonio Jiménez Romero

AJ Construction

Dr. Miguel Ochoa Giménez

Huawei

Tamas Bogar

Electron Holding

Evangelos Samouil

Sigma Energy

Session Topics:
  • Innovation to scale operations and meet project demands
  • Collaborative opportunities between EPC and manufacturer
  • Mitigations and solutions for ensuring and maximizing grid connection capacities

15:20

Afternoon Networking Break

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Session Topics:

Session 4

Innovative Pathways To Growth: Evaluating New Business Opportunities

16:20

Breaking Ground on the Successful Development of Agri-PV

presentation

20 min.

Agri-PV systems have been increasingly deployed over Europe to high degrees of success and have started to take root in Romania. Join market leader BayWaR.E. for an insightful presentation that dissects the highly promising dual land-use solution that is agri-PV and its potential in the Romanian market.

Benedikt Ortmann

BayWa r.e.

Session Topics:
  • Different types of agri-PV
  • Why agri-PV: benefits, opportunities, challenges
  • What are the key terms to meet to obtain project financing
  • Key learnings and best practices from a market leader

16:40

All The Reasons Why No One Wants To Do What We Do, And Why We Did It Anyway

presentation

20 min.

Join current storage pioneer Monsson in discussing the rationale behind the commissioning of the largest energy battery storage capacity in Romania. The capacity is part of the first hybrid photovoltaic-wind-battery project, installed at the existing operational 50 MW project. Join this session to understand the critical underpinnings behind the project.

Sebastian Enasche

Monsson Energy

Session Topics:
  • Project rationale and novelty
  • Challenges and key learnings
  • Technological overview
  • Hybrid vs Standalone
  • Project expectations

17:00

What Should Come Next? The Future Of Renewables in Romania

20 min.

Informed by wider trends and processes at global and EU levels, this closing keynote highlights key recommendations and concrete next steps to be taken in 2024 in terms of strategy and policy in Romania. What must stakeholders think slowly about and act quickly on? What is one key step to be taken by all stakeholders?

Radu Dudău

EPG (Energy Policy Group)

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17:20

Closing Remarks & Quiz

10 min.

How much did you learn today? Find out in this interactive and competitive quiz to round up the day before the networking drinks!

Dee Yon Chng

Solarplaza

Teodora Tompea

Digi24

Session Topics:

17:30

Networking Bites & Drinks

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Project Manager

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Business Developer

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Project Coordinator

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