2023 Agenda

• 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?

• 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?

• What is the extent of cost inflation in the offshore wind industry?
• What impacts has cost inflation had on developers and the supply chain?
• The impact on projects – what’s been delayed and why?
• Potential solution – what are developers doing to try and mitigate inflation and avoid delays?

• Overview of the current market trends in Southern Europe’s wind energy sector
• Up and coming projects in the region
• Key countries with the highest wind energy potential and complimentary policies
• Ease of doing business: PPAs, auctions, grid connection and EPC availability
• Acquisition opportunities in the market

• What are the trademarks of an attractive GW-scale development?
• What kind of returns are investors looking for and which markets are attractive to risk-averse investors in 2024?
• How are consortia coming together – what expertise is necessary from different parties?
• Risk mitigation: supply chain, CAPEX, workforce, overruns, environmental impact, social impact and political risk
• Creating lasting impact on decarbonisation goals and ESG requirements

• 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?
• Harness the power of digital technologies and data-driven solutions to optimize asset performance, streamline operations, and maximize profitability

• 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
• Which data can enhance your valuation models to more accurately price risk and volatility during negotiations?
• How long will this period of volatility last?

This panel discussion will address the current challenges in the wind energy sector related to supply chain disruptions, rising raw materials costs, and the impact on wind turbine manufacturers. Our esteemed panelists will provide insights on assessing and de-risking new suppliers to mitigate the effects of these challenges on projects and financial outcomes.

• An overview of the recent challenges faced by OEMs and their implications for the sector
• In terms of the European wind sector, 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?
• Quality assurance and certification: ensuring adherence to industry standards and certifications to maintain equipment performance

• The ramifications of ever-increasing turbine sizes
• OEMs losing money on long-term contracts
• Lack of effective hedging practices
• The deployment of floating wind
• Expansion/development of new technologies (Green Hydrogen, Battery Storage etc.)

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• 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
• What are customers looking for from the wind industry?

Lately we have observed extreme price differences in the electricity markets. Often these price spikes coincides with periods of low wind power production – and vice versa.

• What can you do to reduce the risks?
• How can you quantify these risks?
• Why do need to simulate both prices and volumes?
• How will this help you?

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

• 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
• 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

• 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?

• 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

• 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