CONNECTING STAKEHOLDERS OF
THE RENEWABLE ENERGY VALUE CHAIN
Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the objective behind the European Green Deal, the most ambitious package of measures that should enable European citizens and businesses to benefit from sustainable green transition. The use of renewable energy has numerous undeniable benefits, including decarbonization of the energy mix and a reduced dependency on fossil fuels. The growth of renewable energy sources may also stimulate employment in the EU, through the creation of jobs in new ‘green’ technologies.
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MORNING SESSION – SOLAR ENERGY FOCUS
Moderator: Xenia Zoller, Senior International Marketing Manager, Joint Forces for Solar/IBESA
Besides the regional top dogs and renaissance in traditional markets, also emerging markets, such as Poland and the Ukraine, are getting increased attention lately. This session is designed to equip manufacturers, distributors, installers, integrators and project developers with the crucial, late-breaking trends impacting EU key solar markets incl.:
- Post COVID-19 solar business climate index
- Opportunities with unsubsidized solar
- Rising with the sun: An opportunity ranking of hot European solar markets
- Understanding the playing field: Competitive landscape, procurement management & market segmentation
- Market outlook: Where is the EU heading through 2025?
8:40 AM – 8:45 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Xenia Zoller, Senior International Marketing Manager, Joint Forces for Solar/IBESA
8:45 AM – 9:05 AM
Storage and Digitalization will Realize System Security for 100% Renewable Energies
Hans-Josef Fell, President, Energy Watch Group
9:05 AM – 9:25 AM
Climate Change – Status Quo, Implications for Solar Power and Action the European PV Community Can Take
Henning Schulze, Corporate Assistant President, JA Solar
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
Business Perspectives in Key European Markets
Daniel Oechslin, Finance and Technology Specialist, Green Energy Ventures
9:45 AM – 10:05 AM
Business Model with a Vertical and Horizontal Integration of Utility Scale PV Plants
Stefan Mueller, Co-Founder and Board Member, Enerparc AG
Putting technological advancements into the limelight, this session will provide a comprehensive overview on the most innovative products in the marketplace. Technical experts will touch base on the distinct valuable propositions and explain how system ROI – residential, C&I and utility scale – can be noticeably advanced.
- Focus: Module, inverter, structure
- How to offset additional pressure on CAPEX and margins, along with certain design and O&M challenges?
- Which technologies fit best in the different segments?
- Examples of business models and key feasibility measures, from both economic and technical view
- 360° review: Quality + reliability = bankability
10:15 AM – 10:35 AM
The Road to 600W: Bringing Down LCOE with Super High Power Vertex Modules
Klaus Hofmeister, Product Marketing Manager Europe, Trina Solar
10:35 AM – 10:55 AM
The Inverter Technology Role in the Evaluation of the Investment
Stefano Alberici, Pre-Sales Engineer, Ingeteam Group
10:55 AM – 11:15 AM
Do Substructures Have a Positive Contribution to the LCOE of Bifacial Systems?
Karsten Weltzien, Head of Sales, Mounting Systems
Shaped by a highly dynamic environment, the European solar industry is continuously changing. Most significant trends that are likely to make an significant impact in the new decade are discussed based on best practice cases. No gazing into the crystal ball, only successfully proven projects.
- Real-world field experiences and insights: Essentials for securing project success
- Floating solar and its emerging importance
Corporate sourcing of solar - Digital solar: Road to excellence
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM
Fireside Chat: Hot EU Solar & Energy Storage Trends in 2020
Saif Islam, Senior Consultant, EUPD Research
Daniel Fuchs, Vice President, Joint Forces for Solar/IBESA
11:35 AM – 11:55 AM
SHARP as a PV Pioneer for a Sustainable Market Development in Europe
Klaus Kiessling, Manager Sales Development, SHARP
Ralf Roeckendorf, Sales Development Manager, SHARP
11:55 AM – 12:15 PM
How to Minimize the LCOE with GoodWe Solutions
Luis Fariza Navarro, Technical Manager Pre-Sales and Services, GoodWe Europe GmbH
12:15 PM – 12:35 PM
Succeeding in the “New PV Normal” With Brand and Digital Leverages
Stuart Brannigan, Managing Director, AEG – Solar Solutions GmbH
AFTERNOON SESSION – ENERGY STORAGE FOCUS
Moderator: Saif Islam, EUPD Research
Aimed at solar and energy storage professionals along the entire value chain, this expert session will equip your company with innovative concepts needed to succeed in the storage marketplace of tomorrow, with a substantial focus on new opportunities provided by the technology’s unique value streams. Specific focus will be put on the residential and commercial segments:
- How to stay competitive in a maturing market: Analysis of Europe’s business models for energy storage
- Installer’s perspective on trends in battery energy storage systems – What is the market looking for?
- The improving cost-effectiveness of electricity storage – Opportunities and prospects
- Short and long-term value drivers of energy storage adoption
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM
sonnenNow – The Complete Photovoltaic Package Without Risk
Sascha Koppe, Country Director DACH, sonnen
1:05 PM – 1:25 PM
EnergyHub System – Enabling the Energy Transition!
Mats Karlström, Head of Business Development and Co-founder, Ferroamp
1:25 PM – 1:45 PM
How Do Energy Storage Systems Help to Optimize Renewable Production in Non-interconnected Areas?
Nicolas Poinsot, Business Developer, Energy Storage Solution, Socomec
Led by the prime market researcher EUPD Research and its affiliated brands/partners, delegates can expect a highly content-driven session where key findings of the latest reports are showcased in a consolidated format. All different stakeholder levels incl. suppliers, developers, installers and end customers will be highlighted to understand the full picture and detect future business opportunities:
- Comparison of top 5 European energy storage markets and competitive landscape
- Installer insights – European key residential markets named and explained
- Understanding the buying process of PV and EES products – Breaking insights from the End Customer Monitor
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
EU Key Residential Energy Storage Markets: Status Quo and Future Growth Opportunities
Thorben Bruns, Associate Research Analyst, EUPD Research
2:30 PM -2:50 PM
Assessing the Value of Storage for the Power System and Setting up a Conducive Framework for its Deployment
Dr. Emanuele Taibi, Power Sector Transformation Strategies, IRENA
2:50 PM – 3:10 PM
ESS Application Cases Analysis
Andrea Praticò, Area Sales Manager, EEI Spa