Archives: Schedule

• What regulations promote and/or hinder renewable energy trading and PPAs in the Western Balkans? 
• Which renewable energy revenue streams can be accessed in each of WB6 counties? 
• How can the creation of organised wholesale markets and their coupling on a regional level and with the EU’s open new outlet markets for renewables?

1.5 hours

• How can the Western Balkans boost green finance? Strategies, requirements, and models to secure long-term investment across the sector 
• What are the most significant market risks? 

1.5 hours

• What it takes for utilities of the region to remain committed to keeping the lights on in the face of an energy crisis? What are the new programmes and innovations introduced to deliver secure, sustainable and affordable electricity? 

• What technology mix can cost-efficiently ensure the security of supply and flexibility in a power system? 
• What are the plans and renewables projects being developed by the Western Balkans frontrunners in the sector?

1.5 hours

• What impact has the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis had on the Western Balkans? Is it speeding up or slowing down the energy transition? 
• How much progress have Western Balkan countries made in phasing out coal and moving towards clean energy sources? What is the impact of the energy crisis and to what extent can the new situation disturb the planned rate of coal abandoning?  

• What are the plans with regard to carbon pricing in the face of the EU introducing CBAM (the carbon border adjustment mechanism)? What more can be done to accelerate the transition? 

1.5 hours

The path of Green Transition and the path to the EU

30 minutes

Official opening and keynotes.

1 hour

Registration and welcome coffee.

1 hour

By invitation only.

1 hour