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Democratising the Energy Transition: Decentralised Power Generation in Bulgaria

Plovdiv
Key speakers

Despite numerous challenges, decentralised generation, where energy is generated close to the point of consumption, is gaining popularity in Bulgaria. The decentralisation process is fuelled by a number of cutting-edge technologies that make energy production more efficient, affordable and sustainable. However, the need for regulatory changes and dedicated financial instruments remains significant. These are some of the key messages of the roundtable organised by CSD on 6 June 2024 on the topic "Democratising the Energy Transition: decentralised power generation in Bulgaria".

CSD experts were joined by Liyana Adjarova, Executive Director of Energy Agency Plovdiv, Kalina Trifonova, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of EVN Bulgaria, Tsvetan Georgiev, Manager of the Izgrey BG energy community and Petar Somov, member of the Solar Academy Bulgaria and Project Manager at BBT Engineering Ltd.

Liyana Ajarova emphasized that the lack of information is a major barrier, which is why the Plovdiv Energy Agency is developing a “one-stop” service that combines information and technical assistance on issues such as energy efficiency, energy communities and combating energy poverty. Tsvetan Georgiev said that today finding a contractor for small renewable energy projects is easier, but financing still remains a serious challenge. Kalina Trifonova said that the politicisation of the regulator's decisions on grid tariffs leads to very low levels of funding for grid modernisation.

Participants in the discussion agreed that the capacity of municipal administrations and the national energy regulator needs to be strengthened to ensure a stable environment for the development of decentralised electricity generation in Bulgaria.

Policy Roundtable: Democratising the Energy Transition: decentralised power generation in Bulgaria, 6 June 2024, Plovdiv

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