Emilien Simonot

Job Title: Head of Agrivoltaics EMEA and APAC
Company: Lightsource bp
Country: UK

Emilien Simonot is Head of Agrivoltaics for the EMEA and APAC regions at Lightsource bp, one of the leading solar PV project developers worldwide.
Emilien is a seasoned senior executive working at the crossroad of energy sector, sustainability and innovation. With over 15 years of experience in renewables and innovation management, he has been involved with agrivoltaics since 2015, first from a venture capitalist perspective and then leading groundbreaking projects for large energy companies globally.

June 18, 2024Business Models of Agri PV & How It Benefits Farmers Models

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Session

Agricultural PV: How to Tap into Europe's Huge Potential for Solar Power in Agriculture

Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 04:30 pm - 06:00 pm

ICM München Room 14 C

Several European countries have implemented their first agricultural PV projects and policymakers are starting to recognize the benefits of this technology. Governments have been adopting regulatory frameworks that enable both food and power production. Agricultural PV has positive effects on biodiversity and nature, as well as revenues. But is the business case for agricultural PV really compelling enough for farmers to adopt it at a large scale? This session will discuss: Latest projects and regulatory changes in various European agricultural PV markets Business models integrating ‘Nature Based Solutions' From pilot projects to utility-scale agricultural PV power plants Why biodiversity is turning into a hot topic in agricultural PV Fireside chat: How to convince food farmers to adopt solar farming

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Side Event

How is Solar PV Addressing the Challenges of Grids and Flexibility

June 20, 2024

Shape Europe's solar future! The EU has set a target of 750 GW solar PV by 2030, join SolarPower Europe's workshop to tackle grid integration and market reform. Discover the latest developments and help ensure a stable, flexible EU electricity grid.

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E-Mobility Consulting: The right E-Transporter for your Business

June 19–21, 2024

Marcus Zacher, editor-in-chief of the e-mobility magazine Elektroautomobil, answers these and other questions using the example of the Opel Vivaro Electric – a typical representative of the e-vans. Come by, ask your questions and find out how electric commercial vehicles can be integrated into your business.

Side Event

Global Solar Associations Workshop

June 20, 2024

The annual Global Associations Workshop gathers national solar associations from around the world to present the status of their markets, share policy updates, highlight barriers, and exchange best practices. Speakers will present major achievements and future challenges and opportunities for solar power development worldwide.

Side Event

Women in Mobility – Female Breakfast

June 20, 2024

Women in Mobility advocates for increased visibility of women in the mobility industry.