Q&A

Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 9:51 .

Insights on Tolling Agreements, Storage, and Project Development in Electricity Markets

Samuel Nyove from the Central African Regional Regulator raised concerns about the implications of tolling agreements on electricity pricing, particularly how external developers in capacity management might lead to increased costs. While tolling is viewed as a stable option with lower volatility, it may incur higher costs, notably in marginal scenarios that affect profitability. Storage capacity management remains problematic due to physical constraints and organizational inefficiencies, necessitating strategic improvements and technology adoption for better resource management. Battery storage technology, especially LFP-based systems, is developing amidst cost fluctuations, with limited impact on consumer pricing expected despite some anticipated price increases. The integration of software systems like SAP aims to facilitate data management and decision-making throughout project lifecycles in photovoltaic development. Project financing processes indicate that significant capital expenditures arise in later stages, and early involvement is favorable for overall project success. Continuous access to data enables stakeholders to make informed decisions and enhance project bankability.

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Talk of session: Solar Power Plants and Storage I: From Concept to Commissioning - Development and Building Strategies for PV Power Plants in a Changing Market

While most new PV deployment in Europe is now utility scale, development and construction arebecoming more complex. The combination of grid congestion, curtailment, slower permit approvals and reduced capture prices is squeezing profit margins while storage integration, cost versus performance considerations and climate adaptation measures are transforming project design and financing. This session examines how developers and EPCs accommodate their strategies from concept to commissioning in order to deliver bankable, future-proof solar-plus storage assets. Key topics: Development of strategies in the face of grid and cost pressure EPC best practices Automation and digital tools for system construction Storage integration and co-location design Contracting, risk allocation and bankability

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