Agenda

Panel moderator: Paweł Ryglewicz, Vice President of the Management Board, Polish Wind Energy Association

Discussion Participants:

• Łukasz Frydrych, Deputy Operations Director, Sunly Infra Sp. z o.o.

• Marek Aleksandrowicz, Deputy Director for Structural and Mezzanine Finance, mBank

• Magdalena Hilgner, Head of Energy, Play

• Andrzej Bondyra, Vice President of the Management Board, Energy Market Agency

• Nele S'heeren, Project Manager Energy, Environmental Social Governance, Umicore

Panel Partner: Sunly

Knowladge Partner: Agencja Rynku Energy

What are the differences and similarities between private wire and onsite solar, and how can you leverage them for the benefit of your company? In this session, we will delve into the similarities and differences between private wire and onsite solar. What does the business case look like? How do you choose the right path for your organization? And how do you get started? Join us in an interactive session to learn more about private wire and onsite solar as methods to save money, increase your share of renewable energy, and enhance your brand.
Panel Moderator: Pascal Olin, Client Executive and Head of Oniste Solar, Alight

Presentation: ALIGHT Representative

Participants:
•    Przemysław Kałek, Partner and Legal Advisor Energy Law, RS Legal
•    Grzegorz Skarżyński, RES Energy Expert, Tundra Advisory
•    Grzegorz Wiśniewski, President  of Board, Institute for Renewable Energy 
•    Bartosz Wilk, Prezez zarządu, Business Energy Solutions 

Panel Partner: Alight

ESG is one of the key topics discussed at almost every conference today. While in the past, implementing ESG indicators was trendy, it has now become necessary for many companies due to European Union regulations. The number of entities subject to this obligation will increase year by year. The implementation of ESG standards is considered in almost every business strategy. The provisions of the CSRD directive set the direction for the development of European businesses. Moreover, issues related to ESG are increasingly being analyzed by banks and other financial institutions. The ESG theme is directly related to renewable energy sources because the share of green energy in ESG reporting is one of the most important elements in environmental standards. Currently, there is also increasing talk about greenwashing, which ESG standards aim to prevent, protecting consumers from false "green PR" used by some companies. During the panel, the forms of utilizing green energy in industry will be analyzed in terms of meeting ESG standards.

Panel Moderator: Anna Kornecka, President, ESG Impact Network

Panelu Partner: Qair Polska

Guarantees of Origin (GOs) are the sole instrument confirming the origin of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES). GOs are gaining popularity among Polish and foreign entities year by year. Increasingly, both exchange and over-the-counter transactions involving GOs are taking place on European markets. Poland's fate regarding accession to the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), which gathers entities responsible for issuing GOs, is still pending.
In this panel, we will discuss the benefits of Polish consumers and producers' membership in AIB and when this may happen, as well as whether there is an alternative. Additionally, electricity consumers will present to what extent they utilize Guarantees of Origin and whether it is necessary in their case.
 
Panel Moderator: Rafał Malarowski, Deputy Director, RE-Source Poland Hub Foundation

PRESENTATION: "Challenges and Benefits of Purchasing Green Energy for Business; cPPA, GOO, SPV"; presented by: Marta Rzepecka, M&A Director, PST Trade and Adam Kurowski, Key Account Manager, PST Trade

Discussion Participants:

• Tomasz Bodetko, Vice President, PST Trade S.A.

• Lisbeth Switten, Secretary General, AIB-Association of Issuing Bodies

• Marek Szałas, Director of Registry Office, Polish Power Exchange

• Łukasz Tomaszewski, Director of Renewable Energy Department

• Piotr Orzech, Deputy Director of Legal and Dispute Resolution Department, Energy Regulatory Office

• Natalia Rompska-Żuk, Energy Manager, Jeronimo Martins Polska S.A.

Panel Partner: Solartechnik Project

Knowledge Partner: AIB

Topics:

The renewable energy market and related cPPA contracts are dynamically developing across Europe, with increasing discussion of cross-border cPPA contracts. Therefore, it is valuable to view the renewable energy markets from a regional perspective. The panel will discuss the situation in the Czech renewable energy and cPPA market, with particular attention to Ukraine, where issues related to its post-war reconstruction will be addressed, with a special focus on renewable energy development.

Panel Moderator: Agnes Nowakowska, Chief Executive Officer, AN Business Consulting

Discussion Participants:

• Maksym Sysoiev, Legal Committee, Co-chair of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association

• Tetiana Petrovska, Product Manager, Acting Chief Marketing Officer, KNESS Group

• Ondřej Žídek, Czech Solar Association (Solární Asociace)

• Katarzyna Kalinowska, Expert, Export Department, Polish Investment and Trade Agency

Panel Partner: Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, Czech Solar Association

cPPA contracts are associated with a lengthy and challenging negotiation process due to their relatively small number. However, it's essential to consider that these are long-term contracts, often spanning up to 15 years, so both parties aim to reach solutions that are beneficial to them as much as possible. cPPA agreements vary depending on the conditions of the renewable energy producers and consumers involved in such negotiations. Additionally, banks are increasingly involved in the negotiation process to ensure financing for new investments in renewables secured by negotiated cPPA agreements. Are these agreements indeed difficult to sign? If so, what can be done to expedite and simplify the signing process? Our panelists will discuss the practical aspects of conducting cPPA negotiations.

Moderator: Adam Kościelniak, Managing Partner, A-RES

Presentation: Representative from DWF, Representative from Enefit

Discussion Participants:

• Maria Kierska, Counsel, DWF Poland

• Łukasz Musiałkiewicz, Chief Executive Officer, Enefit Polska

• Małgorzata Lipowska, Director, Structured and Real Estate Finance Department, BNP Paribas Bank Polska

• Marta Spalt, Group Indirect Procurement Category Manager, Toms Polska

• Damian Bąbka, Chief Investment Officer, Qair Polska

Panel Partners: Enefit,  DWF

Optimizing electricity consumption on the consumer side using available and most efficient technologies to reduce energy intake from the grid and ensure energy independence. Aligning the concept with the recipient's strategy aimed at decarbonization, considering diversification of supply directions based on various renewable energy generation technologies (business case).

Moderator: Daniel Zrobek, Senior PPA Manager, GreenYellow

Presentation: Representative from GreenYellow

Discussion Participants:

• Anna Dobrowolska, Sales Director Poland, GreenYellow

• Łukasz Wyłuda, Director of Energy and Gas Procurement Program, Orange Polska

• Marcin Dobrzański, Maintenance and Facilities Manager, Decathlon Polska

• Szymon Kowalski, Vice President of the Management Board, RE-Source Poland Hub Foundation

Panel Partner: GreenYellow

Offshore wind energy will become a significant element of the Polish electricity sector in the coming years. However, before this happens, the Polish industry will participate in the construction of this sector. From the perspective of entities implementing such investments, it is extremely important for the entire production chain to be based on the minimization of the carbon footprint. During the workshop, we will learn why green energy in the production process of components for the offshore sector will be significant and how to approach this process. Good practices in creating "green" supply chains will also be discussed, along with the benefits they have brought to companies that have implemented such an approach.

Moderator: dr Arkadiusz Sekściński, Wiceprezes Fundacji Wind Industry Hub

Discussion Participants:

• Włodzimierz Pomierny - Ekspert, Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu
• Jakub Wnuczyński - CEO, Baltic Towers 
• Maciej Kowalski - CEO, Ignitis Polska 

Panel Partner: Wind Industry Hub

cPPA agreements are breaking new ground beyond the realm of traditional electricity sales. They are now venturing into exciting territories like energy storage, hydrogen production, and district heating. Join us for an insightful panel discussion where we'll explore the  opportunities in these sectors and delve into whether cPPA agreements hold the key to their accelerated growth.

Moderator: Janusz Pietruszyński, Editor, CIRE

Discussion Participants:

• Katarzyna Suchcicka, President, OX2 Polska

• Paweł Poneta, President of the Management Board, TAURON Inwestycje

• Dorota Jeziorowska, Director, Polish Association of Combined Heat and Power Plants

• Renata Rożek, Director of Strategy and New Product Development, Business Energy Solutions

• Michal Motylewski, Energy Transition Director, Clyde & Co

• Paweł Makaruk, Senior Origination Manager, Respect Energy

Panel Partner: OX2

Discussion Participants:

• Marek Musiał, Prezes zarządu, Polenergia Obrót
• Andrzej Kazimierski, Dyrektor, Departament Gospodarki Niskoemisyjnej, Ministerstwo Rozwoju i Technologii
• Przedstawiciel McDonald’s
• Przedstawiciel Mercedes-Benz
• Przedstawiciel Northvolt  

Panel Partner: Polenergia