In the face of unprecedented environmental challenges, our imperative to embrace green energy solutions has never been more urgent. Today, we find ourselves at the intersection of necessity and possibility—a moment in history where the choices we make can redefine the trajectory of our planet.
From solar arrays that harness the power of our closest star to wind turbines that dance gracefully with the breeze, the landscape of sustainable energy is evolving at an unprecedented pace.
The Diplomat-Bucharest organizes GREEN ENERGY CONFERENCE dedicated to green updates in the energy field on September 12 at InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest (former Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest) Regina Maria Hall.
The world’s capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding faster than at any time in the last three decades, giving it a real chance of achieving the goal of tripling global capacity by 2030 that governments set at the COP28 climate change conference last month, the International Energy Agency says in a new report. The report shows that under existing policies and market conditions, global renewable power capacity is now expected to grow to 7 300 GW over the 2023-28 period covered by the forecast. Solar PV and wind account for 95% of the expansion, with renewables overtaking coal to become the largest source of global electricity generation by early 2025. But despite the unprecedented growth over the past 12 months, the world needs to go further to triple capacity by 2030, which countries agreed to do at COP28 conference in December 2023.
As we explore the possibilities before us, let us not forget that our pursuit of green energy is not just a matter of choice – it is a moral imperative.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
09:00 – 10:00 REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
10:00 – 11:30 SESSION I POLICIES FOR GREEN ENERGY & GREEN INVESTMENTS
11:30 – 11:45 COFFEE BREAK
11:45 – 13:15 SESSION II NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
13:15 – 14:130 NETWORKING LUNCH
10:00 – 11:30 SESSION I POLICIES FOR GREEN ENERGY & GREEN INVESTMENTS
SPEAKERS
- SEBASTIAN-IOAN BURDUJA, Ministry of Energy, Minister of Energy, Romanian Government
- OANA-MARCIANA ÖZMEN, Secretary of the Committee on Industries and Services, Deputy, Chamber of Deputies Romanian Parliament
- LIVIU GAVRILA, Vice-president , Romania Wind Energy Association RWEA
- KAROLY BORBELY, CEO, Hidroelectrica
- ADRIAN BOROTEA, Country Manager, Verbund Wind Power Romania
- CLAUDIU CREȚU-SÂRBU, General Manager, Elcen
- MODERATOR: DANA DARABAN, Executive Director, ACUE | Federation of Associations of Utilities Companies in Energy
TOPICS
- Romania’s New Energy Strategy
- Energy transition – costs, investments, challenges for the industry
- Modernization Fund – supporting investments in new electricity production capacities
- The energy security of Romania and the region of Eastern Europe
- How can Romania accelerate the implementation of energy storage projects
11:45 – 13:15 SESSION II NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SPEAKERS
- ANDREI MANEA, Executive Director, RPIA
- CHRISTIAN LEONTE, CEO, Waldevar Holding
- IONUȚ CIUBOTARU, Vice President of Business Development, OMV Petrom
- CĂTĂLIN CEPIȘCĂ, Senior Director Energy, Metals and Utilities Department, Raiffeisen Bank
- ADRIAN FRIGEA, Carbon and Climate Leader, Leroy Merlin
- ELENA POPESCU, CEO, Elektra Renewable Support
- MODERATOR: MIHNEA CĂTUȚI, Head of Research, EPG
TOPICS
- Successful PV and green projects implemented in Romania
- Strengthening of electrical networks in the context of transport electrification – investments, challenges and opportunities
- Strategy regarding the development of projects from renewable sources (solar, wind, geothermal)
- Unlocking financing for energy efficiency projects
- How can local and central administrations accelerate the implementation of energy efficient technologies
- Battery technologies and other emerging technologies
- Successful energy storage projects implemented in Romania
Website event: https://greenenergy.thediplomat.ro/
