SOLAR ENERGY BUCHAREST SUMMIT 2023
The second edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit took place on 25 May 2023 at the Palace of Parliament.
16 exhibitors, 25 speakers and over 420 attendees came to learn the latest information about the renewable energy market and connect with future business partners.
Companies from 10 countries came to the Palace of Parliament to present their offer of photovoltaic panels, storage and energy efficiency management solutions. Representatives of embassies, authorities and energy associations were present.
- LOCATION: Parliament Palace


SPEAKERS
Dan Dragan
State Secretary, Ministry of Energy

Dan Dragan
State Secretary, Ministry of Energy
Energy System Resilience
Previously he was economic advisor at Uzinsider General Contractor SA, general manager at Repower Furnizare, executive manager at Petprod SRL and executive director at Soemma Bucharest.
Cristina Prună
Vice-President of the Committee on Industries and Services, Romanian Parliament

Cristina Prună
Vice-President of the Committee on Industries and Services, Romanian Parliament
Solutions to remove legislative barriers to the development of new ERES capacity
Cristina Pruna is a member of the parliamentary committee of inquiry into the causes of the substantial increase in gas and electricity prices.
Sebastian Enache
Business Development Manager within MONSSON-PLC

Sebastian Enache
Business Development Manager within MONSSON-PLC
The workforce and human resources needed to implement ERES projects by 2030
Monsson has been present in Romania since 2014, being one of the largest wind farm developers with over 2,500 MWh installed. The company has developed the world's largest wind farm outside the United States, located in Cogealac, Romania, with an installed capacity of 600 MWh.
Denisa Fainis
Secretary General Middle East Solar Industry Association

Denisa Fainis
Secretary General Middle East Solar Industry Association
Romanian Energy Market for UAE Investors
Denisa Fainis is an Associate with Three Eight Six Development, a Dubai-based developer and investment fund, a spin-off of Al Khayyat Investments. She is responsible for the financing process of PV projects, PPA contract negotiations, monitoring industry trends, local legislation and lender retention for relevant projects and locations and due diligence checks.
Denisa has more than 12 years of business development experience in diverse sectors including military contracting, diesel power generation and photovoltaics.
Alexandru Coita
Strategy consultant and expert in international relations and European affairs

Alexandru Coita
Strategy consultant and expert in international relations and European affairs
Moderator
Romanian entrepreneur, consultant and diplomat, present in the public space as a commentator and political analyst. He has served as Permanent Representative of the Chamber of Deputies in Brussels (2010 - 2012) and Secretary of State in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (2012).
In 2013, Alexandru founded the Ganes Strategy consultancy platform, an integrated hub of expert assistance for foreign investors in Romania. In its 5 years of activity, this vehicle has supported companies from 11 countries in their efforts to enter the market and develop their presence in Romania.
Mirel Jarnea
Business Development Manager LONGi Solar

Mirel Jarnea
Business Development Manager LONGi Solar
Challenges in choosing equipment
Mirel Jarnea has nearly five years of professional experience in Enel X management and over a decade in management positions in the lighting industry. At Enel X, as a member of the group on electrification and transition to sustainable technologies, Jarnea has led the e-Industries segment since the beginning of 2018. Prior to Enel X, for 11 years, the expert held management and sales positions at some of the world's leading lighting technology companies.
Can Tokcan
Managing Partner iNOVAT Energy Storage Solutions

Can Tokcan
Managing Partner iNOVAT Energy Storage Solutions
The Role of Storage in the Balancing Market
Can Tokcan is managing partner at iNOVAT Energy Storage Solutions, one of Turkey's leading manufacturers of electricity storage solutions. Can has extensive experience in the energy sector in general, having been part of several international projects over the years.
Cristian Pîrvulescu
CEO ENEVO Group

Cristian Pîrvulescu
CEO ENEVO Group
The importance of automation in the ESRE production cycle
Cristian Pîrvulescu is CEO and founding partner of ENEVO Group, a global energy engineering, automation and cybersecurity company. The company provides integrated solutions for the entire energy value chain: Protection and Control Systems, SCADA and DCS systems for power generation, transmission and distribution, Automation, Industrial IT and Cybersecurity solutions, and 360 solutions provider in the local and regional renewable energy industry.
Ciprian Bodiu
Chief Sales Officer - Parapet

Ciprian Bodiu
Chief Sales Officer - Parapet
Business opportunities in a seamless energy transition
Commercial Director at Parapet, one of the leading construction companies in the sector, with international experience. Parapet started its activity in the first wave of renewables in Romania, and when this wave stopped, it "went the way of Europe". After more than 270 projects, from Scotland to Turkey, they are now back, as we see a second wave.
Ciprian Glodeanu
Founding partner 4P Renewables

Ciprian Glodeanu
Founding partner 4P Renewables
Moderator
Glodeanu is one of the best-known specialists in the field of solar energy. He has been a partner in the law firm Wolf Theiss for 12 years and president of the RPIA (Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association) for almost 10 years. He then set up his own law firm and earlier this year became a founding partner of an investment vehicle, 4P Renewables, which has 1,000 MW of green energy projects under development.
Bogdan Duță
Country Manager ALPHA ESS

Bogdan Duță
Country Manager ALPHA ESS
Energy storage solutions and integrated service provider
I am enthusiastically using the experience and knowledge I have meticulously gathered over more than a decade in the field of management strategy development and sales in Eastern Europe for ALPHA ESS Europe GmbH. I will bring to the package my know-how as long-time Country Manager Black Sea Area to open up an area with high economic potential in Eastern Europe suitable for a proper economic expansion of the ALPHA ESS Group.
Vlad Florin Pîrăianu
Energy Production Manager

Vlad Florin Pîrăianu
Energy Production Manager
Integrated services for electricity consumers with self-consumption from solar energy
Vlad Pîrăianu joined the Alive Capital team in 2021 and is a graduate of the Faculty of Energetics at the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, specializing in Hydroenergetics, class of 2007. Vlad Florin Paraianu holds the scientific title of Doctor in Energy Engineering and is also a university professor at the same faculty.
He has experience in the development, execution and operation of renewable energy power generation projects, and at Alive Capital he coordinates the renewable energy power generation business.
George Achim
CEO GTA Energy

George Achim
CEO GTA Energy
Safety and professionalism in the development of the solar energy sector
George Achim is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in the business world. Since 2014, he has followed his passion for entrepreneurship, going through all the start-up stages of a business. Out of a desire to make a significant contribution to the business market, George began to shape his path.
Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, George gained about 15 years of experience as a sales agent and manager. This experience has helped him understand the mechanics of sales and develop solid sales skills.
As CEO of GTA Energy, George Achim demonstrates outstanding communication skills and is recognized as a strong leader. He is constantly looking for ideas and ways to improve his business and is known for his creativity and energy.
He doesn't give up easily and is always looking for opportunities to become better at everything he does. He is keen to inspire new generations with everything he does, thus setting an example of determination and ambition in the business world.
Andrei Stefanescu
Deputy General Manager, E.ON Energie Romania

Andrei Stefanescu
Deputy General Manager, E.ON Energie Romania
How is E.ON developing new photovoltaic projects? Strategy, challenges and forecasts
He took up the position of Deputy General Manager of E.ON Energie Romania from 1 May 2021. Previously, he was Director of Finance and Performance Management for the Customer Solutions segment. From this position, he coordinated activities related to financial and commercial performance in the E.ON Group, being responsible for projects specific to the supply area. Prior to joining E.ON, Andrei gained a wealth of professional experience in FMCG, logistics and financial services.
About E.ON Energie Romania
E.ON Energie Romania, a member of the German E.ON Group, is an integrated provider of natural gas, electricity and energy solutions with a diverse portfolio of around 3.4 million customers, both residential, corporate and municipal. The E.ON Group is one of the leaders in the energy market, with a consolidated presence in Romania for around 18 years. Since entering the Romanian market, E.ON has invested more than €2.1 billion, mainly in grid modernisation. At the same time, the value of contributions paid to the state and local budgets amounts to €3 billion.
Delia Pachiu
Senior Energy EXPERT for D&B David și Baias, PwC's correspondent law firm in Romania

Delia Pachiu
Senior Energy EXPERT for D&B David și Baias, PwC's correspondent law firm in Romania
Regulatory issues impacting the PV industry
Delia specialises in energy law, with a focus on the renewable energy sector. She graduated from Western University Law School and holds an LL.M. in International Business Law and an LL.M. degree awarded by the University of Derby in the UK, Master of Laws in transnational oil, gas and energy law.
Participated
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Over 420 people
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Over 20 speakers, who presented business models and solutions to increase energy efficiency in the next period. These were state authorities in the field of energy, representatives of companies producing photovoltaic panels and systems and representatives from banks.
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Authorities: Ministry of Energy, ANRE, Committee for Energy, Energy Infrastructure and Mineral Resources - Romanian Senate and Committee for Industries and Services - Romanian Parliament
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Investors, who were able to take advantage of the business networking session.
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during the event
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