Auctions and CfDs: The Strategic Role of CfDs and Tenders for Solar plus Storage in the Energy Transition

Montag, 22. Juni 2026

Zeit
13:00 - 14:00Uhr
Halle
ICM München
Raum
Raum 14 C

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As merchant and PPA revenues decline amid negative price trends and falling capture rates, auctions and Contracts for Difference (CfDs) are regaining strategic importance for large-scale solar and storage projects. CfDs remain the backbone of renewable financing, providing price certainty and lowering capital costs. At the same time, auction models must evolve to incentivize flexibility and prevent grid congestion. New EU rules permit non-price criteria in tenders and other public procurement processes in order to strengthen resilience and support EU supply chains. This session examines how auctions and CfDs can secure clean capacity, integrate storage and reinforce Europe's
energy security and competitiveness.


Key topics:

  • Auctions / CfDs in a low capture price environment
  • European auction landscape overview
  • Incentivizing flexibility and storage
  • Non-price criteria and resilience requirements
  • The role of auctions in energy security and industrial policy

13:00 - 13:05UhrWelcome and Introduction

13:05 - 13:15UhrEurope's Solar Lifeline: The Critical Role of Renewable Auctions Through 2035

Victoria Ortega

Analyst, European Power & Renewables, Solar

Wood Mackenzie

13:15 - 13:25UhrLearnings From the Uks Cfd Scheme

Chris Hewett

CEO

Solar Energy UK

13:25 - 13:35UhrItaly`s Strategy on Solar & Battery Storage Auctions

Matteo Lionetti

Utility-scale BESS working group coordinator

ANIE

13:35 - 13:45UhrTitle to be announced

13:45 - 14:00UhrPanel Discussion: Discussing the Strategic Role of Cfds and Autions for Solar & Storage

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Referent
Matteo Lionetti, ANIE

Utility-scale BESS working group coordinator

Italy

With a decade of experience in renewable energy and BESS, Matteo Lionetti currently leads global technical sales activities for NHOA Energy, a BESS EPC and O&M contractor. Since January 2025, Matteo coordinates the Utility-scale BESS working group at ANIE, the Italian association of electrical and electronic enterprises.

Referent
Chris Hewett, Solar Energy UK

CEO

United Kingdom

Chris Hewett became Solar Energy UK's Chief Executive in 2018, bringing 25 years of experience dealing with environmental and energy issues. Previously, he was Head of Climate Change for the Environment Agency, an Associate at Green Alliance, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Now in charge of Solar Energy UK, Chris oversees a community of more than 400+ member companies working in solar and energy storage in the UK and is Co-Chair of the UK Government-Industry Solar Taskforce. His leadership continues to be instrumental in shaping the organisation's trajectory as a leading force in pursuing a cleaner future and more sustainable energy landscape.'

Referent
Victoria Ortega, Wood Mackenzie

Analyst, European Power & Renewables, Solar

United Kingdom

Victoria is a research analyst on Wood Mackenzie's Power & Renewables team, specializing in European utility-scale solar PV markets. She produces installation forecasts across 20+ European markets, analyzing renewable auctions, PPA trends, regulatory frameworks, and LCOE projections.

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