Solarplaza Summit | The Netherlands

Wednesday 10 May 2023

19:00

Pre-Conference Networking Event

The Networking Event will take place in De Kop van Oost

Thursday 11 May 2023

Program


08:30

Welcome and Registration

30 min.

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09:00

Opening Words by Solarplaza

15 min.

Manoela Hartung

Solarplaza

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SESSION 1

The future is Here: Discussing the Solar Energy Transition

09:15

Keynote Opening: How will the European Power Market Influence your Solar Business Model?

presentation

30 min.

Session Topics:
  • Successful business models for (integrated) solar energy systems
  • Outlook for renewable energy prices in Europe
09:45

The Energy Transition is in Transition: Are We Ready?

panel

40 min.

Liesbeth Buiter

Clifford Chance

Jan-Phillip Kock

Encavis

Ivo van Dam

PowerField

Session Topics:
  • Transitioning to smart and integrated solar parks
  • The challenges ahead: beyond solar PV (solar + EV, storage, wind, heating)
  • Making the solar business case work
10:25

Morning Networking Break

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SESSION 2A

Navigating the Business opportunities of the Energy Market

11:10

The Imbalance Market Explained

50 min.

During this workshop participants will get the chance to learn the specifics of the topic, take part in a hands-on workshop with practical cases and direct engagement with the speakers and other participants.

Jan Willem Zwang

Stratergy

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12:00

Grid Congestion: Urgency and Opportunities

panel

30 min.

Leon Straathof

Energie Samen

Wouter van den Akker

Alliander

Session Topics:
  • Urgency: New grid congestion management & The National Grid Congestion Action Programme
  • Bankability of new available solutions
  • Curtailment: villain or hero?
12:30

A New Horizon: Grid congestion as a Business Model?

panel

30 min.

Lars Rupert

Giga Storage

Session Topics:
  • Congestion service provider (CPS): temporary fix or solid business opportunity?
  • The ins and outs of becoming a CPS in the Netherlands
  • Understanding the business model

SESSION 2B

Here and Now: Groundwork for the Future

11:10

New Energy Law & New Environmental Act

presentation

20 min.

Roland de Vlam

Loyens & Loeff

Jan de Heer

Loyens & Loeff

Session Topics:
  • Updates on the New Dutch Energy Law (published in February 2023)
  • Updates on the New Dutch Environmental Act (to be published in July 2023)
11:30

The New EU Policies and their Impact on Solar Project Development

panel

30 min.

Amelie Veenstra

Holland Solar

Roland de Vlam

Loyens & Loeff

Jesse Hettema

Aurora Energy Research

Session Topics:
  • The European Green Deal: what does it mean for the Dutch solar market?
  • Concretizing goals through smart project development 
  • Integrating renewables
12:00

Guide to Developing & Constructing Smart Projects

60 min.

During this workshop participants will get the chance to learn the specifics of the topic, take part in a hands-on workshop with practical cases and direct engagement with the speakers and other participants.

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SESSION 2C

Energy Transition Game: where you decide the future of solar in the Netherlands

11:10

Renewable Energy Gamification: Experience the Impact of your Choices as an Involved Stakeholder

110 min.

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13:00

Networking Lunch Break

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SESSION 3A

The Solar Park of the Future: Successful Case Studies

14:30

Smart: How to combine PV + Storage + EV Charging without Additional Grid Capacity

presentation

30 min.

Session Topics:
  • The project: lessons learned in practice
  • Cost analysis, CAPEX and OPEX
  • How does this project support energy efficiency
15:00

Corporate and Green: Lessons from a Smart C&I Project

presentation

30 min.

Fabio Pisano

KiesZon

Session Topics:
  • The project: lessons learned in practice
  • Cost analysis, CAPEX and OPEX
  • How does this project support energy efficiency
15:30

Unveiling the Possibilities of Co-location: Case Studies on Agri-PV

panel

30 min.

Steven Pleging

BELECTRIC

Eric Tonnaer

Vattenfall

Session Topics:
  • The projects: lessons learned in practice
  • Cost analysis, CAPEX and OPEX
  • How do these projects support energy efficiency

SESSION 3B

Practical Lessons on How to Make a Profitable Solar Business Case

14:30

Securing Solar Project Finance: Key Takeaways for Creating a Solid Business Case

presentation

30 min.

René van der Linden

Enerparc AG

Session Topics:
  • Takeaways from a successful solar business case: securing finance from A to Z
15:00

The Pitfalls and Opportunities of Signing a Solar PPA

presentation

30 min.

Session Topics:
  • Takeaways from a signed PPA: asset owner and corporate offtaker lessons
15:30

Minimizing risks: making a foolproof insurance plan (Case study)

presentation

30 min.

Harry Wolkenfelt

Solarif Group

Andrea Viaro

Stäubli

Roy Aarts

HDI Global SE

Session Topics:
  • Takeaways from a solid insurance plan: insurance provider and financier lessons
16:00

Afternoon Networking Break

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SESSION 4

The Next 15 years: Closing the Loop

16:45

What does the Dutch PV Market look like in 15 years from now? Building a Resilient Solar Energy Market

panel

30 min.

Manuella Appiah

Sunrock Energy

Eline Fleur Speklé

Dutch Ministry of Economics and Climate

Marc Londo

Dutch Renewable Energy Association (NVDE)

Vitor Rodrigues

LONGi

Session Topics:
  • Achieving transparency in the supply chain
  • Building a resilient European solar energy market
  • Renewables integration and international societal responsibility
17:15

Get Inspired! Anniversary Surprise Session

30 min.

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17:45

Closing Words

presentation

15 min.

Manoela Hartung

Solarplaza

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18:00

End of Conference & 15th Anniversary Party!

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Iris van Oosterwijk
Project Manager

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Ward Schuuring
Business Developer

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Project Coordinator

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