Floating photovoltaics: analysis of opportunities to strengthen renewables in Italy

The event will provide a comprehensive overview of offshore floating PV for the first time. On this occasion, AERO's first Position Paper on the topic will be presented.
The advantages of this configuration will be discussed, especially those arising from its integration with offshore wind plants; at the same time, the challenges to be overcome to enable this technology to take a strategic role in our country will be analyzed.
The panel will be composed of heterogeneous industry profiles representing the entire value chain, from builders and designers to lawyers, academics and policy makers.

Program

Moderator
Marta Bonucci, Energy Newspaper

Introduction and welcome
Fulvio Mamone Capria, AERO President

Offshore floating photovoltaics: an emerging technology with great potential
Alessandro Corsini, OWEMES President

Why develop offshore floating photovoltaics in Italy
Alberto Bernabini, CEO Agnes

Legal specificities and gaps: the Italian case
Stefano Lucarini, Partner Tonucci & Partners

Technology characteristics and design philosophies
Alexander Thøgersen, VP Engineering Moss Maritime (Norway)
Johnny Meit, Head of Business Development Oceans of Energy (Netherlands)

Discussion and closing