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This session will feature the Secretary of State for Energy for Portugal who will update the audience on the government's plans and next steps for the sector. After a number of solar PV auctions, an auction to include energy storage and a floating auction with results expected in the spring of 2022, what else can investors expect from the Portuguese government to enable the continued growth of the sector?
The Portuguese solar market has seen steady growth in recent years with regular auctions promoting solar PV as well as energy storage and floating solar. This session will give attendees an in-depth overview of what to expect in Portugal in 2022/23.
The EU recently published its ‘Fit for 55’ climate plan, updating its Renewable Energy Directive to increase the overall binding target from 32% to 40% renewables in the bloc’s energy mix by 2030. More recently, the lens has been focused on energy security as well as decarbonisation. To get to where we need to be by 2030 will require a huge effort from both public and private sector and the industry will have to overcome some barriers to see deployment scale up to where it needs to be:
France’s total installed renewables capacity is projected to grow by 55% during 2021-2026, with solar accounting for over a quarter of this growth.
Traditionally, renewable sources have been helped in the market by an array of government subsidies, tax breaks or mandates; the idea was to help the solar market mature and then remove its stabilizers. However, a major driver in some markets is now PPAs, this session will shed light on how
Floating solar systems are becoming increasingly commonplace across Europe. As a tool which enables developers to build on open waters and large reservoirs, this nascent part of the industry provides an effective solution to harnessing the power of the sun and water.
A survey at the March 2022 edition of the Solar Finance & Investment Summit found that the audience thought Spain was the second most attractive European market after Germany. Given that investors can see how attractive the market it, what's happening on the ground? This session will feature two presentations focused on the opportunity in Spain. First we will hear from UNEF an update on market policy, taxation and next possible steps. We will then hear from Aurora about pipeline, opportunity and activity in the market. The session will end on the opportunity for the audience to ask questions.
O&M is an integral part of the solar project, providing key services to the maintenance of the asset. With demand rising, many O&M providers are considering consolidation as prices continue to rise.
Today the green hydrogen market is estimated to be worth nearly $500m, and it’s forecast to be a $10tn market by 2050, according to Goldman Sachs. Within Europe, over $430bn has been ringfenced for green hydrogen production to help achieve its Green Deal.
The increase of gas prices in the European market and the relative competitiveness of solar in wholesale market, has made PPAs an attractive proposition for large electricity buyers however, questions remain about how buyers and sellers are navigating volatility to enable security of supply.
A number of European governments face a perennial question: how can we expand arable lands for food security and supplies, whilst also transitioning to a cleaner and greener grid. One proposed solution is the combination of solar systems on agricultural lands, which solves two problems at once.
As we see a rise in collocated solar and storage, questions still remain. Although the speed and ease of installing a battery storage project to capture excess solar energy is unrivalled, companies need to understand how to:
As solar becomes more prolific across the continent, what’s the impact upon local communities and how can we ensure we are including the on the “journey”. This case study presentation will highlight some best practice ideas and give the audience insight into how community engagement can benefit the industry as a whole.