Panel 7 – Hydrogen as a Decarbonization Fuel for Industry and Transport

The seventh panel of the Balkan Solar Summit, focused on hydrogen as a key factor in decarbonizing industry and transport, moderated by Ivica Jakić with panelists Armin Hrnjić, Sanjin Gutić, Ivica Jelčić, Petar Jakić, and Zoran Božić, presents key conclusions. The panel highlighted the capability of the industry and transport sectors to decarbonize using hydrogen, supported by the construction of solar power plants. This direction in the energy sector points to innovative ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to sustainable energy sources.It was concluded that hydrogen is a crucial component of the future of energy, and the implementation of this fuel represents a key step toward achieving a more sustainable and cleaner energy system.

Panel 8 – Small Hydropower Plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina: “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”

At the eighth panel of the Balkan Solar Summit, focused on small hydropower plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina under the theme “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” moderator Amer Jerlagić and panelists Dragan Jerinić, Edhem Bičakčić, Ljubinko Kostić, and Armin Hadžijalić shared some of the key conclusions from the panel.The panel engaged in a deep discussion on the role of the profession in the development of small hydropower plant projects, particularly in the context of creating legal and other regulations related to the construction and operation of small hydropower plants. It was concluded that there is a significant need for stricter regulations to ensure compliance with ecological standards and the principles of sustainable energy planning (SEP). The panelists emphasized the importance of balancing energy needs with ecosystem preservation, as well as the need for transparency in decision-making processes and project implementation. These conclusions lay the foundation for further consideration and improvement.