“Terna Energy” is lead sponsor for the “Climate Change and Decarbonization Policies” conference organised by IENE and ROEC in Bucharest, on March 13

It has just been announced that Greece’ leading renewables company “Terna Energy SA” will be the lead sponsor for the one-day conference which IENE is convening in Bucharest on March 13, in collaboration with the Romanian Energy Centre (ROEC) its long standing partner in Romania. This one day highly focused event will examine the current trends in decarbonization policies and how these are applied across SE Europe, with emphasis on Greece and Romania. Information on the conference topics, the programme, the speakers, and registration details you may find here.

A central theme which is of interest to all countries in the broader SEE concerns the undergoing market and policy changes in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine and the ensuing hostilities. In this context the impact of the REPowerEU policy measures adopted by the EU soon after the war in Ukraine will be examined.

A broader review of currently pursued energy policies in the SEE area will be undertaken while emphasis will be placed on adopted and applied decarbonization plans. At the same time the role of hydrogen will be discussed especially in connection with long term planning of gas systems and progress will be reported on a number of projects. Also, the decarbonization of the transport sector will be examined looking at both alternative e fuels and the EV market.

Also, the growing importance of energy efficiency and co-generation will be analyzed especially concerning applications in buildings and industry in the context of demand side management policies. Furthermore, the crucial role of base load will be analyzed for the operation of electricity systems in the various countries with special reference on gas and nuclear Finally, the growing importance of energy security will be explored both at national and regional level.

“Terna Energy” (www.terna-energy.gr), which is a long standing partner of IENE, is one of Greece’s pioneers in the development of renewables including wind farms, photovoltaic parks, biogas and small hydro applications. Lately the company is involved in energy storage as it is developing two major hydro pumping schemes, the one in Crete and the other in Western mainland Greece. For more than 20 years, TERNA ENERGY plays a leading role in clean energy production while carrying out innovative projects for the environment, which contribute to sustainable development. With a strong portfolio of projects in Greece and abroad, TERNA ENERGY is the largest investor in the RES sector in Greece and the biggest Greek company in the sector worldwide. TERNA ENERGY continues its dynamic growth with an investment program evolving at an intensive pace and a goal of 6 GW of RES plants until 2029.