Financing Solar and Wind Projects: Models and Challenges
At the fourth panel of the Balkan Solar Summit, dedicated to financing solar and wind projects, moderator Petar Mitrović and panelists Neda Lazendić, Vladimir Rajić, Srđan Ožegović, Aldin Međedović, Nenad Radlović, and Francesco Corbo shared the key conclusions.The panel highlighted the need for innovative approaches to financing renewable energy projects (RE), considering the dynamic development of the sector and current challenges. The importance of supporting innovative models that will enable the efficient implementation of projects in line with changes in the RE sector was emphasized. Additionally, the panel stressed the expectation that banks should increasingly favor private arrangements for transactions related to renewable energy sources. It was noted that, so far, projects involving government support, primarily Contract for Difference (CfD) projects, have held a dominant position in securing project financing.These conclusions set the foundation for further consideration of effective and sustainable financial models in the renewable energy sector.
Panel 6 – Green Passport: The New Imperative for Business in the Climate Era
At the Balkan Solar Summit, the sixth panel was dedicated to the “Green Passport” as a new imperative for business in the climate era. Moderator Goran Janjić and panelists Marija Pantelić, Lela Melon, Bojan Gligić, Saša Solujić, and Isidora Džombić shared their conclusions. The panel emphasized that companies today face challenges in adapting to global regulations that significantly impact their operations, particularly in the context of European market demands. The Green Passport is becoming an essential tool for achieving business goals in line with current ecological standards. It was concluded that companies adopting a green approach to business will gain competitive advantages, with the Green Passport becoming a key instrument for building consumer and partner trust in a sustainable future.This panel lays the foundation for further consideration of implementing ecological standards in business practices across the Balkans.