Program

 

08:30  Registration and coffee

09:15  Opening Symposium by Chairman Edwin Koot, CEO, Solarplaza
Introduction: The global market development in perspective 

Session I: Latest changes in French Photovoltaic regulation

09:40  The FIT expert: What is the status and latest information about Feed-In Tariffs and fiscal   frame in France?

  • How did the fiscal incentives change since 2010 and impact market development?
  • How does the current Feed-In Tariff (FIT) look like and what are the results?
  • What will happen with the FIT in January, March, and July 2012?
  • What impact will the latest CEIAB have on manufacturers?
  • What are the expected market demand figures for 2011 and what is expected for 2012.     

Richard Loyen - General Manager Enerplan, The Renewable Energy Association

09:55  The Residential Developer: Is France still offering the highest returns in the world through its Feed-in Tariff for residential systems?

  • How did the residential market develop in 2011?
  • What happened with the financial returns for residential customers?
  • How will the returns be affected by a quarterly decrease of the Tariffs?
  • Have customer needs changed in the residential sector?
  • What kind of support should institutions offer in the residential market?

Thomas de Moussac - CEO of Techniques Solaires, The Residential Developer

10:10  The Developer: What are the opportunities for commercial rooftops in France?

  • How did recent changes in regulation impact projects’ profitability and market segmentation?
  • Will the market change from “the largest PV-roof” to “solar systems optimized for smaller buildings”?
  • Will the project developer be in a better position to secure the FIT?
  • How will FIT changes in 2011 and 2012 impact return on investments for commercial rooftops?
  • What are the business opportunities for project development in the coming years?

Sébastien Michel - Commercial Manager at Urbasolar, The Commercial Rooftop Developer

10:25  Experts Panel: Business opportunities under the current regulation

Richard Loyen, Thomas de Moussac, Sébastien Michel. Interactive discussion with the audience.

10:45  Coffee break
Meet the sponsors and share your strategic insights with other participants.

 
Session II:  The French Calls for Tenders (CfT’s)

11:25  The French Industry: How does the Call for Tenders stimulate French industrial development? 

  • What is France’s vision of photovoltaic solar energy?
  • What are the industrial challenges?
  • What are the current solutions and opportunities?
  • What is the AQPV brand and what is its added value?

Jean-François Perrin -  CEO MPO Energy & General Secretary, AIPF (The French PV Industrial Association)

11:40  The Roof-top developer: What are the realistic costs of solar energy? 

  • What are the costs of O&M for large roof projects in practice?
  • What does a business case look like for a PV roof project?
  • What are the levelized costs of energy (LCOE) for a PV roof project?
  • What LCOE can be achieved within 3 years from now?
  • What are the experiences of owning and operating PV plants and selling energy to the grid?
  • What are the experiences with the Call for Tenders?

Antoine Chamussy - Managing Director, VOL-V Solar

11:55  The Visionary: Why tenders and feed-in tariffs are no longer necessary for big PV projects

  • Are FiT's no longer needed for big PV projects?
  • Are tender procedures a blessing or disaster?
  • What are the opportunities for big pv projects on roofs and land in the coming years?

Thierry Lepercq - Chairman Solaire Direct

12:10  The Plenary Discussion: Impact, opportunities and future of CfT’s for French PV-market development

  • What are the experiences and lessons learnt from previous CfT’s in France?
  • Will new elements integrated into the CfT’s limit the risk of failure - and to what extent?
  • How much market demand will be effectively created through the two French CfT’s?
  • What other models could be developed in parallel with CfT’s: Power Purchase Agreements? Ground-mounted projects with the Tariff of 12c€/kWh?

Thierry Lepercq - Solaire Direct; Jean-François Perrin – MPO, AIPF; Antoine Chamussy - VOL-V Solar

12:45  Joint networking lunch

The optimal networking platform for all participants. The buffet lunch is the ideal moment to meet the sponsors, share your knowledge and meet your future business partners.

Session III:  France: Opportunities for BIPV products and the future of grid-connection

14:15  The German Expert: Germany as example of solar energy market and industry development

  • Why were solar photovoltaic development policies so successful in Germany?
  • Germany is planning to pull out of nuclear: how will they fulfil carbon reduction objectives with RE?
  • How will they ensure cost-effective production without importing nuclear electricity?  
  • What is Germany’s view on job creation with solar energy?

Mélanie Persem - Managing Director, French-German Coordination Office Renewable Energy

14:30  The BIPV expert: What makes France a unique BIPV market and what are the opportunities? 

  • How attractive is the French BIPV regulation?
  • Where are the best BIPV business opportunities?
  • How does a business case look like for a BIPV project?
  • What are lessons learnt and world-leading experiences in BIPV in France?
  • What are the trends and expected market opportunities?

Laurent Cuzzaini - Business Development Manager, Conergy France

14:45  The BIPV Developer: How will ‘positive building’ enable the photovoltaic market growth?

  • How will thermal building legislation offer synergy with the photovoltaic incentives?
  • To what extent are these synergies leveraging photovoltaic needs in building construction?
  • From experience in the market, how does the regulation impact the market developments?
  • What are the business opportunities for cooperation between French and foreign companies in this field?

Jean-Louis Esteves - CEO of TCE-Solar and member Energy Commission of Building Federation

15:00  The Plenary Discussion: The future of the electricity grid with increasing photovoltaic application

  • What is the impact of increasing PV application on the grid?
  • What are expected technology innovations in the field of grid tied inverters?
  • How will inverter technology contribute to smart grid innovations?
  • Will new inverter technologies lead the way to solar energy storage solutions?
  • How is French legislation fostering the development of innovative energy management solutions?
  • What are experiences  in Overseas Territories intermittent sources already reaching technical limits?
  • What role can inverters play in security and safety of PV systems?
  • What are expected new international standards and are the specific French constraints?
  • What are BOS and price developments for inverters?
  • How can energy output and Levelised Cost of Electricity be optimised with the choice of inverters?

Dominique Mercier - XErgies, Tomaso Charlemont - Director of Sales EMEA Satcon

15:25  Tea break
Continue discussions with your fellow Photovoltaic colleagues and be prepared to conclude…  

Session IV: Investment and Project Finance

16:00  The Module Manufacturer: How will global PV industry dynamics impact the French market development?

  • How can a leading Chinese manufacturer contribute to reaching grid parity?
  • What cost and price reductions can be expected for crystalline solar modules in the coming 3 years?
  • What will the future c-Si module look like in terms of efficiency, power and size?
  • How can loans by the Chinese Development Bank be used for French PV project development? 

Stuart Brannigan - VP Marketing & Business Development, LDK Solar Europe 

16:15  Plenary Session:  What is the vision of solar PV in the French electricity mix?

  • What are the long-term energy policies of the political Presidency candidates?
  • How will France determine its energy policy choices?
  • How can long term goals energy goals be fulfilled with solar energy?
  • Is the current 2020 target realistic or will the market development overtake government goals?
  • What would be the best energy mix, according to the experts?
  • What are PV business opportunities when France decreases its nuclear share from 80% to 50%?
  • What will be the most probable scenario for the electricity production mix?
  • How can the 5.4 GWp solar PV goal for 2020 be revised?

Jean-François Macaire - Premier vice-président du Conseil Régional Poitou-Charantes, Arnaud Gossement – Renewable Energy Law expert; Alain Ricaud – President Screen Solar

16:45  Plenary Panel Discussion: how will the future PV market in France look like?

  • How do leading industry players see the future of the French PV market?
  • What are the market opportunities?
  • How will the PPA market develop in France?
  • How will international PV industry dynamics impact French PV market development?
  • What are opportunities for a domestic French solar industry?
  • What sales price for solar energy can be expected in the near future?

Christine Hanon - Directeur du Développement at Veolia, Fabien Occhipinti - Salesmanager Trina Solar France & Italy at Trina Solar, Julien Potron -  Sales Manager South Central Europe from Jinko Solar 

17:30  Informal drinks   

19:00 Business Networking Dinner (optional)