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== Webinar Description ==
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Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are increasingly viewed as a crucial enabler of the clean energy transition. BESS can provide the flexibility needed to integrate variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the power grid and offer additional services for distribution and transmission system operators. Increasingly cost-competitive, BESS offer a versatile solution for both utility-scale applications and distributed energy resources, while contributing to reduced carbon emissions and enhanced energy security. In the EU, several markets have seen rapid growth in the deployment of battery energy storage systems over the past few years. A closer look at some neighbouring countries in the EU, with their respective policy frameworks and market dynamics could provide relevant lessons for the Western Balkan region.
 
  
The regional project "Green Agenda: Decarbonization of the Electricity Sector in the Western Balkans" (implemented by GIZ) focuses on building competencies and sharing of up-to-date knowledge on innovative policy and technology solutions for the electricity sector in the Western Balkans.  
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== Webinar Summary ==
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On December 18, 2024 the GIZ regional project "Green Agenda: Decarbonization of the Electricity Sector in the Western Balkans" organized a webinar as part of a series of events aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange among project partners and sharing experiences about power sector developments in the region. The specific topic of the webinar was related to battery energy storage systems in Bulgaria. Around 40 energy experts representing the energy ministries, transmission system operators, distribution system operators, regulatory authorities, and energy companies from all the Western Balkan countries participated at the event.
  
Against this background and in view of enhancing the discussion in the region about battery energy storage systems (BESS), GIZ organised a webinar on the topic of battery energy storage systems.  
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After a short welcome, the session started with a brief introduction of the project's knowledge sharing and peer exchange tools - the Western Balkans Power Sector Knowledge Hub and the LinkedIn group for energy sector experts from the Western Balkans. After a short introduction to energypedia, the platform hosting the dedicated knowledge hub, the specifics of the hub were presented to the audience. The LinkedIn group and the plans for engaging users were also introduced.  
  
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The second presentation gave a detailed introduction to the evolving renewable energy landscape in Bulgaria. The presentation outlined the recent developments in the power sector in the country and the rapid growth in renewable energy capacity. Details about Bulgaria's experiences with pumped hydropower, the policy framework for battery energy storage systems and some project examples were also shared with the participants. The presentation closed with a brief account of the outlook for battery energy storage systems in Bulgaria.
  
Drawing on experiences from outside the Western Balkans, the session provided an overview of Bulgaria’s policy framework, the evolving landscape and market dynamics for battery storage systems. The input will serve as a foundation for discussions on the progress with BESS in the region and allow participants to share experiences from their own countries. As part of the webinar, the project’s tools for knowledge sharing and peer exchange were briefly presented.
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After the presentation, the moderator engaged with the audience on their assessment of the status of battery energy storage in their countries and the outlook for the sector. While several participants assessed the current situation in their countries as "poor", "challenging", some saw the sector as "progressing" and mentioned "opportunities". Some participants also mentioned specific barriers such as "lack of legislation" and "no vision". In the Q&A session, one participant from Bosnia & Herzegovina shared insights from the situation in their country and mentioned that the legislation to be in order and that some BESS projects are currently starting.  
  
 
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This presentation gives a brief introduction to the knowledge sharing and peer exchange tools of the GIZ project: the Western Balkan Power Sector Knowledge Hub and a LinkedIn group for energy sector experts from partner organisations. It introduces the energypedia platform, a wiki for renewable energy, energy access and energy efficiency, and gives a brief overview of wikis in general, the history of energypedia and the kind of content it offers. The presentation then spotlights the dedicated Western Balkans Energy Sector Knowledge Hub and the project resources and country energy situation information it provides to sector professionals to support knowledge sharing in the Western Balkans. The presentation also introduces the LinkedIn group created for GIZ project partners to support peer exchange, networking and regional dialogue. It invites participants to join the group and share knowledge, expertise and sector-related information.
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Revision as of 09:48, 6 January 2025


Webinar Summary

On December 18, 2024 the GIZ regional project "Green Agenda: Decarbonization of the Electricity Sector in the Western Balkans" organized a webinar as part of a series of events aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange among project partners and sharing experiences about power sector developments in the region. The specific topic of the webinar was related to battery energy storage systems in Bulgaria. Around 40 energy experts representing the energy ministries, transmission system operators, distribution system operators, regulatory authorities, and energy companies from all the Western Balkan countries participated at the event.

After a short welcome, the session started with a brief introduction of the project's knowledge sharing and peer exchange tools - the Western Balkans Power Sector Knowledge Hub and the LinkedIn group for energy sector experts from the Western Balkans. After a short introduction to energypedia, the platform hosting the dedicated knowledge hub, the specifics of the hub were presented to the audience. The LinkedIn group and the plans for engaging users were also introduced.

The second presentation gave a detailed introduction to the evolving renewable energy landscape in Bulgaria. The presentation outlined the recent developments in the power sector in the country and the rapid growth in renewable energy capacity. Details about Bulgaria's experiences with pumped hydropower, the policy framework for battery energy storage systems and some project examples were also shared with the participants. The presentation closed with a brief account of the outlook for battery energy storage systems in Bulgaria.

After the presentation, the moderator engaged with the audience on their assessment of the status of battery energy storage in their countries and the outlook for the sector. While several participants assessed the current situation in their countries as "poor", "challenging", some saw the sector as "progressing" and mentioned "opportunities". Some participants also mentioned specific barriers such as "lack of legislation" and "no vision". In the Q&A session, one participant from Bosnia & Herzegovina shared insights from the situation in their country and mentioned that the legislation to be in order and that some BESS projects are currently starting.

Presentations

Western Balkan Power Sector Knowledge Hub.pdf

Western Balkan Power Sector Knowledge Hub


This presentation gives a brief introduction to the knowledge sharing and peer exchange tools of the GIZ project: the Western Balkan Power Sector Knowledge Hub and a LinkedIn group for energy sector experts from partner organisations. It introduces the energypedia platform, a wiki for renewable energy, energy access and energy efficiency, and gives a brief overview of wikis in general, the history of energypedia and the kind of content it offers. The presentation then spotlights the dedicated Western Balkans Energy Sector Knowledge Hub and the project resources and country energy situation information it provides to sector professionals to support knowledge sharing in the Western Balkans. The presentation also introduces the LinkedIn group created for GIZ project partners to support peer exchange, networking and regional dialogue. It invites participants to join the group and share knowledge, expertise and sector-related information.

Battery energy storage system - The case of Bulgaria: recent policy developments and market dynamics