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@ NetZero Milan expo-summit
May 15 & 16, 2025
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As a Knowledge Partner, pv magazine brings editorial expertise to NetZero Milan — two must-attend sessions!
NetZero Milan expo-summit, scheduled for May 14-16, 2025, at the Allianz MiCo in Milan, is a premier exhibition and summit organized by Fiera Milano and dedicated to advancing industrial decarbonization and accelerating the energy transition.
More than 130 international speakers, 8 knowledge partners, and a rich agenda in English. The conference brings together the industrial, institutional, and financial worlds to discuss the great challenge of decarbonizing industry and transforming the energy system.
Our editors, Emiliano Bellini, news director – pv magazine Global, and Sergio Matalucci, editor-in-chief – pv magazine Italy, lead two dynamic discussions tackling the most critical trends shaping the future of solar and energy storage.
Session 1, May 15
SOLAR PV AT CROSSROADS
Explore the fierce competition between TOPCon, Back Contact (BC), and Heterojunction (HJT) technologies.
The session explores key trends in the global photovoltaic supply chain and the competition among leading technologies – TOPCon, back contact (BC), and heterojunction (HJT). Scientists, manufacturers, and PV experts offer insights to guide investment decisions and project planning. Discussions will also cover current PV component prices, system costs, and M&A practices.
Get the latest insights on:
- PV component pricing – short- and long-term forecasts
- System costs and M&A activity – smarter investments, better project planning
- Global supply chain trends reshaping solar manufacturing and deployment
Expert speakers include:
– Sonia Dunlop, CEO, Global Solar Council
– Joris Libal, Project Manager Technology Transfer, ISC Konstanz
– Yana Hryshko, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Solar Supply Chain Research, Wood Mackenzie
– Francesco Emmolo, General Manager Italy & Greece, Utility Business Unit, LONGi
– Alessandro Barin, CEO, FuturaSun
– Alberto Cuter, Vice President Latam & Italy, Jinko Solar
– Marina Foti, Head of 3SUN Advanced Processes and New Materials Characterization Lab, Enel
Session 2, May 16
THE FUTURE OF STORAGE
How Batteries and Long-Duration Storage Technologies Will Change Italy’s Energy Landscape
As Italy rapidly expands its renewable capacity, energy storage is becoming mission-critical. Dive into the most promising innovations driving this shift — from next-generation batteries to hydrogen storage and the revival of pumped hydro.
Top experts and industry innovators explore cutting-edge storage solutions, highlight key breakthroughs for grid stability, and examine the role of cross-over technologies in shaping Italy’s energy future.
Key topics include:
- Breakthroughs in battery and storage tech
- Pumped hydro’s role in grid stability
- Cross-over technologies bridging renewables and reliability
- MACSE auctions and Italy’s evolving energy landscape
Featured experts include:
– Daniel Fuchs, Chief Customer Officer, EUPD Research
– Danny Kennedy, Director, Global Solar Council
– Rosa Milano, Director of Sales, Fluence Energy
– Giuseppe Artizzu, CEO, NHOA Energy
– Davide Tinazzi, CEO, Energy Spa
– Paolo Cavallini, Chief of Staff, Energy Dome
– Domingo Zhu, Sr.Director of BYD ESS Europe, BYD Energy Storage
– Orazio Sallemi, Managing Director, BayWa r.e. Energy Trading
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