In the Baltics and Nordics, where solar energy is one of the most widely used energy sources, major effort is being put into harnessing its full potential. The purpose of this session is to discuss the market's challenges as well as investment appetite for new investments. Who is interested in developing and investing in new solar capacity? Who are the major players, and what challenges do they face? How is the industry progressing with technology? Are there any new concepts for upcoming solar projects?

Experts agree: without hydrogen, net zero emissions are impossible. This session will provide an update regarding national hydrogen infrastructure strategies and critical cross-border collaborations, such as the Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector and Nordic Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) as well as strategies for capturing and storing carbon dioxide. What progress have we made in implementing national strategies? Is there a timeline and what are the plans? How can regional actors engage in the hydrogen economy? What is the best way to accelerate the development of these projects? Case studies from the region.

Financing the energy transition to a low-carbon economy poses many questions for stakeholders. Adapting the financial choice according to the project's characteristics is of utmost importance. A panel of experts will shed more light on recent landmark deals and reflect on financing opportunities for energy transitions. Our discussion will also cover the growing sustainable financing market, the rationale for choosing a SLB, identifying KPIs, and industry bottlenecks.

In order to achieve net-zero economies, renewable energies like solar and wind power must be expanded rapidly. As a result, the PPA market continues to grow and has the potential to pave the way for combating climate change. Nevertheless, it is crucial to ensure enough funding is available for green energy projects, as well as to make such projects more appealing to investors. In which markets have PPAs been used recently? How are market actors navigating PPA selection? In terms of investment climate, which PPA model is best? What are the major concerns of large power consumers, market risks and challenges on the way

Having a reliable energy storage system is essential to ensuring a continuous supply of energy from renewable sources. This session examines key topics that are setting trends and shaping the future of the Baltic & Nordic battery and energy storage industry. Our discussion also covers regulatory progress, the latest case studies, cost and financing outlooks, and the question of which is better for grid storage: hydrogen or batteries?

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we'll need new carbon reduction strategies for transporting goods, people, and services. Innovations in technology and fuel solutions must be available and adopted broadly to enable diversified clean energy fuel sources such as renewable diesel and other renewable fuels to become more popular. This session provides an overview of the latest developments within the renewable fuel industry.. It explores the options for SAF, ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, and their derivatives and their availability.

Investing in energy has become a hot sector in recent years, and is a reliable, long-term investment that can drive the Baltic/Nordic sustainable energy transition. The session will provide an overview of emerging trends, focus on M&A deals in the last 12 months and renewable energy industry challenges in the region. What are investors' motivations and expectations? Where to find the most interesting opportunities, and which sectors will drive investment activity into the foreseeable future?