The energy sector is undergoing a global transformation. The development of more efficient renewable sources, growing liquidity of the natural gas market and the undergoing energy market integration in Europe require a fundamental policy shift. Meanwhile, the Western Balkans energy market is facing challenges on its own, with the rising pace of the economic growth increasing the demand energy supplies. How can the EU and Western Balkans Berlin Process partners manage the undergoing energy transition? What is the role for the conventional energy and what is the right strategy for renewables development? How to increase energy security and fight energy poverty?

Main Topics

• How to develop a working energy transition model?
• Western Balkans electricity & gas market integration
• Financing the energy transition and reducing energy poverty
• Ensuring the right legal framework and market transparency
• What role for renewables in the Western Balkans?
• Energy efficiency

Moderator: Aleksandar Kovacevic, Sr. Visiting Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

Time frame and format: Moderated 60-75 minutes panel discussion with 15-45 minutes Q&A.

Language: English