Against the backdrop of changes in the electricity market and new requirements for renewable energy producers, the Balancing Mechanism is becoming a key optimisation tool. This conference will explore how it works, the opportunities it creates for producers, and, most importantly, how the right strategy can help maximise the value of their generation. Through practical case studies, Bohr Energie will highlight the key optimisation levers, as well as common pitfalls to avoid, to fully unlock the flexibility of renewable energy assets

The energy transition has entered a new phase. It is no longer just a matter of accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, but of building a new energy system in which renewables serve as a cornerstone. This system will be more decentralized, combining energy, with an expanded role for local communities, industry, and citizens, and a central focus on flexibility, storage, and smart grids. With four months to go before the first round of the presidential election, this roundtable brings together the presidents of the leading federations in the renewable energy sector. They will compare their visions, identify priorities, and outline the conditions necessary for a decarbonized, sovereign, competitive, and resilient energy system. It will kick off the 20th edition of EnerGaïa, whose overarching theme is “Building the New Energy System Together.” A roundtable discussion moderated by Olivier Zanetta, journalist and programming director at EnerGaïa

From construction to refurbishment, including global performance contracts, Spie batignolles supports the transformation of buildings to meet the challenges of sustainability. This pitch will highlight the solutions implemented to design sustainable buildings, combining user comfort, energy performance, and the use of renewable materials.

Collective self-consumption has never been so accessible. Discover the tools that enable you to create, manage, and scale your operations simply, from meter integration to energy distribution and participant management. An approach designed to save time and democratise local electricity sharing.

Artificial intelligence and digital solutions are emerging as essential drivers of renewable energy development. They help optimize solar and wind power generation, enable proactive maintenance, and enhance the performance of power plants. They also facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid by helping to balance supply and demand, manage congestion, and leverage flexibility. Finally, they transform data into a strategic asset, where data quality, sharing, security, and sovereignty become essential conditions for building a more efficient, resilient, and intelligent energy system. This roundtable will focus on the practical applications of these new digital solutions and the conditions for their large-scale deployment to sustainably support the development of renewable energy. How can data be leveraged to drive performance in the renewable energy sector? How does AI improve the production and operation of renewable energy? Finally, we will ask them if they are also working to reduce the environmental footprint of AI, particularly by developing and promoting more energy-efficient solutions. A roundtable discussion moderated by Aude Richard, journalist

The new energy system will not be built solely by producing more renewable electricity; it requires a profound transformation of our consumption patterns. The expansion of solar and wind power leads to periods of high production—sometimes exceeding demand—resulting in episodes of negative prices on the market. The challenge now is to develop applications capable of making effective use of this low-carbon electricity. Heat pumps, electric vehicles, thermodynamic water heaters, industrial processes, and hydrogen: the electrification of end-use applications is one of the main drivers not only of decarbonization but also of balancing the electricity system. It must be accompanied by new ways of managing consumption, greater flexibility in end-use applications, and grid adaptations. What barriers still need to be overcome to scale up this transition? What economic and regulatory signals will help accelerate investment? How can we coordinate electricity generators, grid operators, manufacturers, utilities, and consumers to create a more flexible, resilient, and efficient energy system? This roundtable will demonstrate that electrification is one of the pillars of the new energy system—the one that will enable abundant renewable generation to align with uses capable of consuming it at the right time. A roundtable discussion moderated by Olivier Zanetta, journalist and programming director at EnerGaïa

After the initial euphoria surrounding the announcements, it’s time to face reality. Several projects have been postponed or scrapped, production costs remain high, infrastructure deployment is lagging, and industrial demand is struggling to materialize. Renewable hydrogen is going through a consolidation phase that calls into question its timeline, but not necessarily its role in decarbonization. So, is this just a temporary slump, or an essential step toward a more robust sector? Which applications should be prioritized: industry, heavy-duty transportation, e-fuels, or renewable energy storage? What business models will finally enable a viable market to emerge? This story is likely not one of failure, but rather of a change in direction. Hydrogen now seems to be finding its true purpose where alternatives are limited: the decarbonization of heavy industry, the steel industry, the chemical industry, and synthetic fuels. At the same time, major European infrastructure projects are beginning to take shape, with transportation initiatives that will eventually make it possible to produce hydrogen where it is most cost-effective and transport it to major industrial hubs. One key question remains: how can these prospects be turned into industrial reality? What are the main obstacles today? Will France—which has numerous industrial strengths and ranks among the most dynamic countries in e-fuel projects—be able to convert this lead into investments and factories? A roundtable discussion to distinguish promises from realities and understand whether renewable hydrogen is simply at a low point… before the rebound. A roundtable discussion moderated by Carole Rap, journalist

As the PPE 3 makes repowering a major focus of onshore wind energy development, France is entering a new phase in its wind energy history. More than 11.8 GW of aging capacity has been identified by the government, and more than 8,000 wind turbines could be subject to repowering by 2040. Generating more renewable electricity at existing sites, limiting land development, and modernizing facilities: the potential is vast. But what conditions must be met to truly scale up this effort? Regulatory changes, business models, industrial capacity, equipment recycling, local acceptance, and value sharing: which levers should be activated to make repowering a driving force behind the energy transition and France’s energy sovereignty? A roundtable discussion moderated by Franck Turlan, journalist

Discover a photovoltaic canopy designed for retail brands wishing to enhance the customer experience right from the car park. Sleek design, hidden cabling, preserved brand visibility: a structure designed as an extension of the brand image, developed by a leading European manufacturer, now available in France — and also exhibited on our outdoor stand.

Presentation of the energy refurbishment of a secondary school from the pre-feasibility study to the project management mission, up to the technical room. Presentation: Project stages, cost, financing, and payback period (IRR/ROI). Details on the project's decarbonisation.

Europe’s dependence on Chinese photovoltaic modules has become a strategic blind spot in the energy transition. As industrial sovereignty returns to the forefront of public policy, a few projects are emerging in France and across Europe to rebuild a solar value chain—from materials to module manufacturing, through installation, maintenance, and recycling. But at what cost, and with what economic viability? The cancellation of an initial industrial project in France underscores the difficulty of establishing a competitive solar industry in a market dominated by Asia. At the same time, the recycling of first-generation panels opens up another prospect: that of a circular economy still in its infancy, but poised to scale up significantly with the gradual arrival of millions of end-of-life panels. This roundtable will therefore explore the conditions necessary for true industrial sovereignty in the solar sector: Can we transition from a model of massive imports to a French and European industry capable of producing, installing, maintaining, recycling, and creating value within the region? A roundtable discussion moderated by Franck Turlan, journalist

District heating networks powered by renewable and recovered energy are among the most powerful tools for rapidly decarbonizing the building sector. Nordic models have demonstrated this for several decades: when well-planned, supported, and connected on a large scale, these networks enable a massive shift away from fossil fuels. In France, the potential remains considerable but is still underutilized. The Multi-Year Energy Plan (PPE3) sets an ambitious goal: to triple the number of district heating networks. This requires a genuine shift in scale: accelerating projects, securing business models, mobilizing local governments, connecting more multi-unit housing, and making better use of local resources. This roundtable will compare European experiences with French realities to identify persistent barriers to deployment: financing, public acceptance, regional engineering, building connections, availability of renewable heat, and local governance. Above all, it will examine the conditions needed to make district heating networks a central tool for the widespread decarbonization of housing. How can the threefold increase announced by the PPE3 be transformed into a truly operational pathway? What role should local governments play in local energy planning? A roundtable discussion moderated by Aude Ricard, journalist

Fulfilling new functions is the challenge facing roofs today in the face of climate, energy and regulatory challenges. In a context marked by a regulatory framework increasingly favourable to the combined development of green roofing and photovoltaics, Jean Damian, Director of Soprasolar, will present Soprasolar Nature, SOPREMA's new bio-solar solution. This innovative approach combines solar energy generation, green roofing and water management on a single roof. A genuinely virtuous system, bio-solar creates a synergy where each element benefits the other: vegetation improves the performance of photovoltaic panels while the panels promote the development of biodiversity. A practical solution for designing higher-performing, more energy-efficient buildings.