pv magazine Session
@ KEY – The Energy Transition Expo 2026
March 5, 2026
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm CET, Berlin, Rome
From 4 to 6 March 2026, the Rimini Expo Centre will host the leading European and Mediterranean event dedicated to technologies, services, and industrial solutions for the energy transition.
Would you like to visit this year’s KEY in Rimini? Once again, readers of pv magazine have privileged access to the most strategic information. Take part in the main event on the Italian photovoltaic scene: the first to register at the link will be able to go to Rimini for free!
The event brings together the main B2B players in the sector, offering a unique opportunity to connect, exchange knowledge, and discover the latest innovations shaping the future of energy.
pv magazine brings editorial expertise to KEY – The Energy Transition Expo 2026 — join our session!
On March 5, Emiliano Bellini, News Director at pv magazine Global, and Sergio Matalucci, Editor in Chief at pv magazine Italy, will moderate a session focused on the technical and engineering challenges of agrivoltaics, exploring how to transform the synergies between solar power and agriculture into scalable, standardized, and economically viable projects across Europe.
Dual harvest, double trouble: Tackling EPC barriers in agrivoltaics design
Agrivoltaics goes beyond installing solar on farmland, creating synergies between energy and agriculture to boost land use, resilience, and sustainability. Developers still face major design and standardization challenges.
This session will explore key technical and engineering issues in Europe and discuss agronomic criteria for successful projects.
Get the latest insights on:
- Overview of the current state of agrivoltaic technologies
- Key technological choices shaping projects
- Main EPC challenges in Europe
- Specific EPC challenges in Italy
Get your free ticket for the KEY – The Energy Transition Expo 2026 here
Moderators
Emiliano joined pv magazine in March 2017. He has been reporting on solar and renewable energy since 2009. Emiliano is responsible for the daily news coverage on pv-magazine.com with a particular focus on European market.
Emiliano also covers new technology, R&D, installations and company financial reporting. In its previous experience as a journalist, Emiliano has written about EdTech and new language technologies.
Based in Berlin, Sergio has been reporting on the latest global developments in the hydrogen sector for pv magazine since 2021. He is also involved in the launch of pv magazine’s Italian platform. He began his journalism career at Thomson Reuters and collaborates with several other media outlets, including Deutsche Welle and Staffetta Quotidiana.
Speakers
Alejandro Cardona Velez is the Corporate Engineering Director at Soltec, where he leads strategic and innovative engineering initiatives. He holds a degree in Mechatronics Engineering and Master’s degrees in both Project Management and Management of Technology. Alejandro’s expertise lies at the intersection of innovation, product development, and international negotiation.
Electronic Engineer with 25y experience in international companies, including 15y in renewables with technical, sales, and managing roles by Bosch, Solar Frontier, Voltalia, VSB
With over 15 years of expertise in business development, renewable energy, and sustainability, Sascha has worked for organizations ranging from startups to global corporations across industries such as energy, logistics, and production. Formerly a consultant and interim manager in project management, IT, and finance, he now leverages his broad experience as CFO of Next2Sun, driving the company’s innovative solutions in renewable energy. Sascha plays a pivotal role in advancing Next2Sun’s mission and engages actively in societal efforts to promote sustainable energy and the adoption of its groundbreaking technologies.
Valerio Natalizia is a key figure in the Italian photovoltaic sector, with extensive national and international managerial experience. He spent 19 years at SMA Solar Technology AG, holding senior roles up to Regional Manager South Europe. He is a co-founder of Italia Solare and has served in leading positions within major industry associations. Since 2025, he has been CEO of ECO The Photovoltaic Group, leading the company through an important strategic and ESG-oriented transition.
Heading SolarPower Europe’s Market Intelligence team, Raffaele oversees the association’s data analysis and its flagship publications, including the Global Solar Market Outlook, the EU Solar Market Outlook, and the European Battery Market Outlook. He holds a MSc in Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University in Sweden and a BSc in Business Economics from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice in Italy.
Recognised as a leading figure in the global solar PV and battery storage sectors, Lennart entered the solar industry in 2009 as CEO of Krannich Solar Benelux, focusing on the distribution-side of residential and C&I rooftop markets. He later expanded into utility-scale solar during his roles in Germany and the United States within SMA’s international division, collaborating closely with developers, EPCs, and other key stakeholders. After relocating to London, he joined LONGi, strengthening investor relations for one of the world’s leading module manufacturers. Within the Global Solar Council, Lennart contributes to the strategic development of the world’s largest organisation uniting the global solar and energy storage industry.
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