The first part of the session focused on the impact of the pandemic on the sector and the course it is expected to take, including an overview of the initiatives put in place by ACE and SENER's vision of the future of the industry as it moves towards decarbonisation. The meeting also analysed the opportunities presented by economic recovery aid plans, and discussed progress in relation to the planned attendance at Intersolar Europe in 2021. With regard to Basque solar energy sector outreach activities, the new Solar PV Basque Country brand was launched, with its corresponding catalogue.

The programme of the event read as follows:

11:00 - Welcome and Introduction

11:10 - Review of the impact of COVID-19 on the energy sector and actions implemented within the association (ACE)

11:40 - SENER's vision and strategies going forward (SENER)

12:00- Participant evaluation and contributions 

12:30 - Recovery Aid: Next Generation EU and European Green Deal (ACE)

13:00 - Review of initiatives currently under way:

• Intersolar Munich 2021 (ACE)
• Launch of the Solar PV Basque Country brand (ACE)

13:30 - End of session

During the closing discussion and debate, several participants expressed an interest in innovating in reducing solar plant operating expenses by means of digitalisation and the incorporation of smart processes.

The session was attended by 55 sector representatives. The presentations are be available to members here.