The Balkan Solar Summit will take place on February 27 and 28, 2025, at Banski Dvor in Banja Luka, bringing together experts, business leaders, and decision-makers dedicated to shaping a sustainable energy future.
According to the organizers, confirmed participants include representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Austria, Poland, Denmark, Japan, Egypt, China, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, with additional confirmations expected from other countries worldwide.
This year’s Balkan Solar Summit will focus on identifying and addressing challenges in the field of renewable energy. A series of expert panels will explore key industry topics, including insights from completed projects, risk distribution, the integration of renewable energy into the power system, and climate change. Additionally, the EU CBAM regulation will be one of the main discussion points.
Like any financial market, the electricity market is subject to strong fluctuations and changes that shape its participants—often described as “bulls” and “bears.”
The panel “Bulls and Bears in the Electricity Market – What Trends Await Us Until 2035?” will discuss key market trends and energy dynamics for the next decade.
Another crucial discussion, “Risk Sharing in Project Structuring – Development, Construction, Financing, and Sales,” will analyze how different stakeholders—including investors, contractors, financial institutions, and energy buyers—share responsibility for potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.
One of the most anticipated discussions, considering recent grid stability challenges in the region, is the “Stability and Security of the Energy System During the Transition to Renewable Energy Sources” panel.
The implementation of the EU CBAM regulation raises an important question for the Western Balkans’ energy sector:
Will this measure accelerate the decarbonization process or create additional barriers for electricity market participants?
“Given the positive stance of relevant institutions in the Western Balkans towards the decarbonization process, as confirmed by the Sofia Declaration, the question arises: Would it be more beneficial to exempt electricity from CBAM and instead invest all available resources into establishing the necessary frameworks for full integration into European structures, ultimately achieving Net Zero by 2050?” said Uroš Bojanić, Head of Asset Management at EFT, who will moderate this panel.
The Balkan Solar Summit provides a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange, networking, and the exploration of solutions for current and future energy challenges.
This event will bring together expertise, innovation, and business opportunities, with the ultimate goal of building a sustainable and resilient energy future.
Source: See Srpska
