Industry leaders to speak at Wood Mackenzie’s European Power & Renewables Conference

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Wood Mackenzie will host the European Power & Renewables Conference on April 2, 2022, amidst volatile energy prices and rising geopolitical risks. The hybrid event will gather leaders from EDF Energy, Renewable Energy Institute, and Société Générale, focusing on the renewable sector's evolution to meet emission reduction targets. Key themes include the impact of 'Fit for 55', future solar mapping, and the economic transition for offshore wind. Participants can engage directly with experts and fellow attendees in tailored breakout sessions.

Join executives from EDF Energy, Renewable Energy Institute and Société Générale as Europe’s energy sector gears up for critical transformation

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year looks set to define the European power and renewables sector: an energy market that faces dangerously volatile energy prices, fears of 'greenflation' and rising geopolitical risks.

As European and national energy regulators, utilities, solar and wind developers and institutional and private investors determine how the renewables sector can evolve over the next decade to meet ambitious emission reduction targets, Wood Mackenzie will host European energy industry leaders at its European Power & Renewables Conference on April 25-26.

The hybrid in-person and virtual conference will bring together CEOs, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, thought leaders and regulators to take stock of the dynamic and critical changes in green energy across Europe and the implications these will have on the renewables sector.

As well as exclusive presentations from Wood Mackenzie experts and a top-tier speaker line-up, including representatives from EDF Energy, Renewable Energy Institute and Société Générale, the European Power & Renewables Conference offers the opportunity to connect with leading developers and utilities. Delegates will also connect with transmission operators, national and European energy regulatory bodies, investment entities and technology providers.

Each day will include a breakout session enabling delegates to connect directly with other attendees, Wood Mackenzie analysts and exhibitors.

Key themes on the agenda include:

• The Perfect Storm: Why 2022 Will be a Pivotal Year for European Power and Renewables
• Can ‘Fit for 55’ and the European Green Deal Deliver: Modelling a Net Zero Economy
• Green Grids and European Cross-Border Transmission: Where is the Opportunity over the Next 10 Years?
• New Roadmap for 2030: What are the Signs Indicating the Need for a European Energy Financing Market Redesign?
• Renewable Capture Prices: Commercial Innovation, Merchant Projects and Key Ways to De-risk the Market
• Focus on Technology Trends in Key Areas of P&R Development in Europe
• New Economics of Offshore Wind: How the Offshore Wind Industry Transitions in the Energy Transition Era
• The Role of Natural Gas in The Energy Transition: Risk, Pricing Dynamics and Opportunity
• Mapping Out the Future for Solar in the European Landscape
  
  

The European Power & Renewables Conference will hear from leading experts from across the industry including:

• Matt Black, Chief Operating Officer, Solivus
• Rosalind Smith-Maxwell, Vice President, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
• Stephane Tetot, Investment Director, BlackRock Infrastructure
• Tomas Kåberger, Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute
• Thomas Fureder, Managing Director, Barclays Investment Bank
• Anthony Doherty, Chief Investment Officer, NTR plc
• Jordi Francesch, Head of Asset Management, Director, Glennmont Partners
• Allan Baker, MD, Global Head of Power Advisory & Project Finance, Société Générale
• Jakob Thomä, Managing Director, 2° Investing Initiative
• Joe Rippon, Sizewell C Financing Programme Manager, EDF Energy
• David Papp, Head of Sustainable Finance Policy Division, Central Bank of Hungary
• Simon Monk, Principal – Structured & Asset Origination, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
• Michael Lippert, Director Innovation and Solutions for Energy, SaftBatteries
• Patrick Clerens, Secretary General, The European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE)
• Santiago Bañales, Managing Director of Innovation Middle East (ME), Iberdrola
  
  

To reserve your place at Wood Mackenzie’s European Power & Renewables Conference, or for further information, please click on this link.

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FAQ

What is the date and focus of the European Power & Renewables Conference 2022?

The European Power & Renewables Conference will take place on April 2, 2022, focusing on the transformation and challenges facing the renewable energy sector in Europe.

Who are the key speakers at the European Power & Renewables Conference?

Key speakers include executives from EDF Energy, Renewable Energy Institute, Société Générale, and other industry leaders.

What are the main themes discussed at the conference?

Main themes include the impact of 'Fit for 55', renewable capture prices, and the future of offshore wind amid the energy transition.

Is the European Power & Renewables Conference in-person or virtual?

The conference will be a hybrid event, offering both in-person and virtual participation options.

How does the conference address health and safety concerns?

Wood Mackenzie implements health guidelines including mask mandates, enhanced sanitization, and social distancing measures to ensure safety at the event.

What company hosts the European Power & Renewables Conference?

Wood Mackenzie is the host of the European Power & Renewables Conference.