2023 Agenda

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Day One - 19 September
Day Two - 20 September

09:00

09:05

Presentation

Welcome from Solar Media Ltd

09:05

09:15

Presentation

Welcome from the Chair

Speakers

Lisa McDermott,

Managing Director - Project Finance,

ABN AMRO

09:15

09:35

Presentation

Keynote Presentation – The Role of Wind in Achieving the Energy Transition

09:35

10:20

Panel Discussion

The Impact of Inflation Rates, Cost of Debt, Regulatory Changes and Other Macro Factors on Investor Returns and Investor Strategies

During the current period of rising interest rates and inflation, and increased market volatility, how can financiers identify the most profitable projects?
What can project developers do to make their projects more attractive for investors?
What would be the impact of decoupling gas and energy prices?
How long will market volatility continue and what will be its impact in the short and long term?

Speakers

Lisa McDermott,

Managing Director - Project Finance,

ABN AMRO

Sam Goss,

Head of Investments,

Octopus Energy Generation

Bartholomew White,

Managing Director, European Head of Energy Structured Finance,

Santander

Anthony Doherty,

Chief Investment Officer,

NTR plc

10:20

10:45

Host Sponsor Presentation

This presentation slot is reserved for our host sponsor.

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Paul Collinson, Commercial Director, Solar Media, pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

10:45

11:15

Networking

Morning Networking Refreshment Break

11:15

12:00

Panel Discussion

The Development of the ScotWind auction and Upcoming Opportunities – What’s New in the UK Wind Market?

What has taken place in the 18 months since the ScotWind auction?
What have been the development challenges?
What are the timelines for grid connection?
What will be the impact on upcoming auctions in the UK?

Speakers

Sharanya Kumaramurthy,

Senior Wind Analyst,

Energy Industries Council

11:15

12:00

Panel Discussion

Live Podcast Recording

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12:00

12:25

Presentation

Sponsor Presentation

This presentation slot is reserved for a sponsor.

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Paul Collinson, Commercial Director, Solar Media, pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

12:00

12:25

Sponsor Presentation

This presentation slot is reserved for a sponsor.

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Paul Collinson, Commercial Director, Solar Media, pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

12:25

14:00

Networking

Networking Lunch Break

14:00

14:45

Panel Discussion

From the Baltics to the Balkans, Which are the Most Exciting New Markets for Wind Deployment in Europe?

Countries including Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece provide some of the most exciting opportunities for future wind deployment in Europe
Learn from those active in the region to understand and identify these opportunities

Speakers

Jing Liu,

Executive Director - Sector Lead of Power, Utilities, Metals & Mining,

SMBC

14:00

14:45

Panel Discussion

Repowering, Digitalisation and Other Opportunities – The Business Case for Boosting Your Returns with Effective Asset Management

Repowering onshore wind projects provides the opportunity to boost the capacity, and revenue, of your existing assets
Which technologies could you implement to boost performance and revenue?
Which proactive asset management strategies could you use to maximise revenue from your assets?

Speakers

Jordi Francesch,

Head of Asset Management & CRO,

Glennmont Partners

14:45

15:25

Panel Discussion

M&A in a Volatile Market – How to Maintain a Competitive Edge in Your Deals

During such periods of volatile energy prices, inflation and interest rates accurately valuating the long-term value of projects is becoming increasingly difficult
Learn how you can maintain a competitive edge in your negotiations during the current market conditions
How long will this period of volatility last?

Speakers

Kristine Boe,

Head of Renewable M&A Origination,

Equinor

14:45

15:25

Panel Discussion

The Process of Developing a GW Scale Wind Project

GW scale wind projects are becoming more and more frequent
Learn from those who have developed such projects before to understand the opportunities taken and lessons learned which you can use for your own projects
Discover which new GW scale projects you can be a part of in future

15:25

15:55

Networking

Afternoon Networking Refreshments Break

15:55

16:35

Panel Discussion

What Supply Chain Solutions Would Best Support the European Wind Industry?

Europe vs China, where is the optimal place to manufacture wind components?
What will the EU's response to the IRA mean for European-based manufacturing?
How can you establish a secure long-term supply chain for the success of your projects?

Speakers

Ozer Ergul,

Chief Procurement Officer,

Aquila Capital

Neil Golding,

Director of Market Intelligence,

Energy Industries Council

16:35

17:15

Panel Discussion

The Future of Selling Wind Power – What are the Latest Updates in PPA and CfD Structures?

Understand the different markets around Europe and how they sell wind power
Learn which new structures and regulations are going to be implemented for PPA and CfD structures in key European markets including Scandinavia, UK, Ireland and Poland

Speakers

Alex Gregory,

Director - Portfolio Management,

InfraRed Capital Partners

17:15

19:30

Networking Drinks Reception

09:30

10:15

Panel Discussion

The Future of the Scandinavian Market

Nordic countries including Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland continue to be market leaders for wind development in Europe
Hear from those active in the region to learn about the changes to the way that power is being sold, the approval and permitting processes and the grid is being modernised

Speakers

Kevin Ryan,

Director of Investments,

NTR plc

09:30

10:15

Panel Discussion

Batteries Included! The Future of Wind & Storage Hybridisation

Traditionally it has been difficult to co-locate wind and storage due to the infrequency of energy supply
However, technologies and opportunities are growing – learn more about the future of wind and storage opportunities and why you should get involved

Speakers

Rosalind Smith-Maxwell,

Senior Vice-President,

Quinbrook

10:15

10:35

Presentation

Sponsor Presentation

This presentation slot is reserved for a sponsor.

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Paul Collinson, Commercial Director, Solar Media, pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

10:15

10:25

Sponsor Presentation

This presentation slot is reserved for a sponsor.

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Paul Collinson, Commercial Director, Solar Media, pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

10:35

11:10

Panel Discussion

The Future of the Irish Market – What Will be the Impact of the New Offshore Wind Auctions?

So far, the Irish wind market has been dominated by onshore wind production with a capacity of over 5GW currently installed
The upcoming 2023 Irish offshore wind auction is expected to reach 3.5-4GW of capacity. With another 7GW expected for 2024’s auction
Hear from those active in the Irish market to learn how you can get involved ahead of the upcoming expansion

Speakers

Séamus McCabe,

Senior Development Director,

Corio Generation

Úna Brosnan,

Head of Offshore Strategy & New Markets,

Mainstream Renewable Power

Noel Cunniffe,

CEO,

Wind Ireland

10:35

11:10

Panel Discussion

What Infrastructure is Required for the Success of Floating Wind Deployment?

What port infrastructure is required for them to be able to host floating wind projects?
What vessels are required to access floating wind turbines for maintenance and repair?
Learn which solutions you can undertake for the success of your projects

Speakers

Sian Lloyd Rees,

UK Managing Director,

Aker Horizons

Pierre Pesnel,

Offshore Wind Project Director,

Qair Energy

Leo Bertels,

Managing Consultant,

BVG Associates

11:10

11:40

Networking

Morning Networking Refreshments Break

11:40

12:25

Panel Discussion

Revenue Models for Green Hydrogen Projects

What existing revenue models are there for green hydrogen?
What is the appetite for offtake?
Should a CfD scheme be implemented for green hydrogen?

Speakers

Bas Simpson,

Hydrogen Business Manager,

Mainstream Renewable Power

Stirling Habbitts,

Director of Business Development, Managing Director Hydrogen,

Source Galileo Ltd

11:40

12:25

Panel Discussion

Are Floating Wind Projects Bankable?

Floating wind provides great excitement with many GWs worth of offshore wind capacity able to be expanded into if able to be produced effectively at scale
The excitement was proved in the ScotWind auction with several GWs of seabed being bought up for future floating wind projects, including a project of 3GW
However, questions remain around the bankability of these projects as there are not yet any proven, long-term financially viable case studies to base decision-making from
Hear from project financers to understand what steps can be taken to make floating wind projects bankable and more attractive for project financers?

Speakers

Andrew O’Donnell,

Investment Manager,

Bluefloat Energy

12:25

12:45

Sponsor Presentation

This presentation slot is reserved for a sponsor.

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Paul Collinson, Commercial Director, Solar Media, pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

12:25

12:45

Sponsor Presentation

This presentation slot is reserved for a sponsor.

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Paul Collinson, Commercial Director, Solar Media, pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

12:45

14:00

Networking

Networking Lunch Break

14:00

14:50

Grid Connection: How to Reduce Delays and Encourage Modernisation

In the UK, some renewables projects have been quoted 15 year waiting times to secure a grid connection
How can we ensure that grid infrastructure is modernised and kept up to date to allow for successful industry expansion?
Co-location and hybridisation offer solutions to ease grid constraints, should more projects be adding such technologies to their projects?
Holistic Network Design – will we see an increase in sharing cables for offshore wind projects?

Speakers

Raquel Mendes,

Head of European Affairs,

EDP

14:50

15:15

Presentation

Sponsor Presentation

This presentation slot is reserved for a sponsor.

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Paul Collinson, Commercial Director, Solar Media, pcollinson@solarmedia.co.uk

15:15

16:05

Panel Discussion

How to Identify Profitable Wind Projects

Identifying profitable wind projects is becoming more and more difficult due to issues around energy prices, inflation, interest rates and more
During the current period of heightened market volatility, learn what you can do to help identify which wind projects are profitable

Speakers

Thomas Fureder,

Managing Director - Power & Utilities,

Barclays

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