The Benchmark Event for Renewables in Southeast Europe
YOUR GATEWAY TO THE FULL RENEWABLES LANDSCAPE ACROSS THE BLACK SEA REGION
Energy Week Black Sea is the meeting point for renewables across the Black Sea and South East Europe, built for people who need projects financed, contracts signed, and partnerships agreed.
Returning in 2027, the event brings together governments and regulators, TSOs and DSOs, utilities, IPPs, developers, EPCs, equipment and service providers, corporate buyers, banks, funds, DFIs, insurers, and advisors from Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Türkiye and Georgia, alongside European institutions and international capital.
Since launching in 2020, Energy Week Black Sea has expanded year on year, becoming Romania’s largest renewables conference in 2024 and introducing the region’s first structured Producer-Consumer Meetups in 2025. The 2026 edition confirmed the format works: a strong delegate mix, high meeting volumes, and practical discussions focused on grid access, interconnection, permitting, offtake structures, storage and flexibility, and bankable pipelines. That momentum is what we are scaling in 2027.
Built around B2B outcomes, not passive attendance
Energy Week Black Sea combines a senior conference programme with parallel, pre-scheduled B2B meetings in a purpose-built environment. Delegates benefit from:
- Pre-event meeting planning and targeted introductions based on your goals
- On-site facilitation to keep meetings run smoothly
- Structured follow-up support after the event to keep conversations going
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Among speakers and moderators 2026
Director, Head of Energy Europe, EBRD
Minister of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
Ambassador of Ukraine to Romania
CEO, Electrica
Managing Partner, Nofar Energy Romania
Managing Director of Origination & Structuring, MetaWealth
Founder, Hydrogen Ukraine (H2U), Vice President and Member of the Board, Ukrainian Hydrogen Council
Member of the Board, Black Sea Oil & Gas
Managing Partner, TEMA ENERGY
Director Romania, Vice President, Commercial, Emergy
Group Growth Director, ABL Group
President of Energy Security and Investments Commission, Member of the Supervisory Board, Transelectrica
Member of the Board of Directors, Georgian State Electrosystem
CEO, Çalık Renewables
Head of M&A, MONSSON
Agenda 2027
B2B meetings run in parallel with the sessions from 11:00.
08:30 - 09:30 Registration and Morning Coffee
Registration and Morning Coffee
09:30- 10:00 Opening Addresses
Opening Addresses
10:00 - 11:00 Opening Panel: Black Sea Energy Investment 2030 – From Ambition to Delivery
- With renewable energy and storage pipelines expanding across the Black Sea region, which investments are actually reaching financial close and construction, and what is still holding projects back?
- As Romania reforms grid-capacity allocation, Bulgaria accelerates battery deployment, Moldova advances renewable auctions and Ukraine attracts investment into rebuilding and decentralising its energy infrastructure, which policy measures and financing mechanisms are making the greatest difference in turning investment opportunities into actual projects?
- How are changing electricity prices, growing renewable generation and increasing storage capacity reshaping investment decisions? Are traditional renewable business models still attractive?
- Can the Black Sea region turn its strategic position into a stronger investment advantage through cross-border electricity trade, new interconnections and closer integration with European energy markets?
- Looking towards 2030, where do governments and investors see the biggest opportunities for new projects, infrastructure development and technology deployment, and what needs to happen in 2027 to unlock them?
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee and Networking Break
Coffee and Networking Break
11:30 - 12:45 Panel: Grid Capacity & Connection Reform – Unlocking the Next Wave of Renewables
- With renewable energy and storage development accelerating across the Black Sea region, are electricity grids becoming the biggest obstacle to new investment? Where are the most critical capacity constraints, and what is being done to address them?
- As Romania introduces competitive grid-capacity allocation and other regional markets face growing connection queues, are existing connection procedures fit for purpose? How can network operators prioritise projects that are genuinely ready for construction while providing investors with greater certainty over costs and timelines?
- Can battery storage, flexible grid connections, dynamic line ratings and digital grid technologies unlock additional capacity faster and more cost-effectively than conventional network expansion? What solutions are already proving effective?
- With major transmission and distribution investments planned or underway across the region, including Ukraine’s grid reconstruction and Moldova’s new interconnections with Romania, which projects are moving into implementation, and where are the most immediate opportunities for EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers and technology providers?
- Who should pay for the grid upgrades needed to accommodate new renewable generation and storage? How can network operators, regulators and developers share costs and delivery risks without making projects commercially unviable?
- Looking beyond national grids, how can stronger cross-border interconnections improve energy security, enable renewable integration and unlock new opportunities for electricity trade? Which regional projects are most likely to make a tangible difference by 2030?
12:45 - 13:00 Presentation
Presentation
13:00 - 14:00 Networking Lunch
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 15:15 Panel: Renewable Deployment – From Project Pipeline to Construction
- Which solar and hybrid renewable projects across the Black Sea region are genuinely construction-ready for 2027–2030, and which remain stuck in speculative pipelines?
- Beyond grid access, what are the biggest barriers to reaching financial close and starting construction, particularly around permitting, land rights and project economics?
- How are falling capture prices, curtailment risks and growing periods of negative electricity prices changing the business case for new solar projects?
- Is combining solar with battery storage becoming a commercial necessity, and when does hybridisation genuinely improve project returns rather than add cost and complexity?
- What are developers and investors expecting from EPC contractors in terms of pricing, performance guarantees, construction timelines and risk allocation?
- Where are the biggest opportunities and bottlenecks for EPC contractors and equipment suppliers as the region moves from ambitious renewable pipelines to actual construction, and how can developers control costs without compromising quality?
15:15 - 15:30Presentation
Presentation
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee and Networking Break
Coffee and Networking Break
16:00 - 17:15 Panel: The BESS Investment Boom – Developing, Financing & Delivering Bankable Storage Projects
- Which Black Sea markets offer the strongest opportunities for standalone and co-located BESS projects in 2027–2030, and where is investment activity translating into actual construction?
- How are storage auctions, subsidy schemes and evolving grid connection rules shaping project economics, and can projects succeed without public support?
- As battery deployment accelerates, how are investors assessing the risks of revenue cannibalisation, declining arbitrage spreads and increasingly competitive balancing markets?
- What makes a BESS project genuinely bankable today, and what are lenders and insurers demanding around revenue certainty, warranties and long-term performance?
- How are developers choosing between battery duration, technology, system configuration and co-location, and which technical decisions have the greatest impact on lifetime project returns?
- Where are the biggest delivery risks and commercial opportunities for EPC contractors, system integrators and equipment suppliers, and how should responsibilities for cost overruns, delays, performance guarantees and long-term maintenance be allocated?
17:30Networking Reception
All Energy Week Black Sea participants are welcome.
No RSVP required.
B2B meetings run in parallel with the sessions.
09:00 - 09:30 Morning Coffee and Networking
09:30 - 10:30 Panel: Rebuilding Ukraine's Energy System – From Emergency Resilience to Long-Term Investment
- Which energy reconstruction and new generation projects in Ukraine are genuinely ready for investment, procurement and construction in 2027–2030, and what is preventing others from moving forward?
- As attacks on energy infrastructure continue, how should Ukraine balance urgent repairs with investment in decentralised generation, renewable energy, battery storage and more resilient electricity networks?
- Where are the most immediate commercial opportunities for international developers, EPC contractors and equipment suppliers, particularly in distributed generation, storage, substations and grid modernisation?
- What are the biggest practical barriers to delivering projects in Ukraine, from war-risk insurance and security to logistics, contracting, payment guarantees and access to skilled labour?
- Which energy investments can realistically attract private capital, and where are concessional financing, international guarantees and donor-backed programmes essential to make projects bankable?
- How can Ukraine’s reconstruction accelerate integration with European electricity markets, strengthen cross-border interconnections and create a more flexible, decentralised and investment-ready energy system?
10:30 - 10:45 Presentation
Presentation
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee and Networking Break
Coffee and Networking Break
11:15 - 12:15Panel: Wind Power in the Black Sea – Onshore Expansion & Offshore Opportunities
- Which onshore wind projects across the Black Sea region are genuinely ready for investment and construction in 2027–2030, and what is holding back the next wave of development?
- With Romania advancing its offshore wind framework and Türkiye pursuing its offshore ambitions, what are the realistic timelines for the first commercial projects, and which regulatory, permitting and infrastructure milestones must come first?
- How are CfD auctions, corporate PPAs, rising development costs and merchant price exposure shaping the bankability of new wind projects, particularly in Romania and Bulgaria?
- What are the biggest obstacles to delivering large-scale wind projects, from grid connection and permitting to turbine availability, transport infrastructure, construction costs and access to experienced contractors?
- Can combining wind with solar and battery storage improve project economics, reduce curtailment and make better use of limited grid capacity, and under what conditions does hybridisation make commercial sense?
- Where are the most promising opportunities for turbine manufacturers, EPC contractors, ports, marine service providers and equipment suppliers, and when will offshore wind pipelines become sufficiently mature to justify investment in local supply chains?
12:15 - 12:30 Presentation
Presentation
12:30 - 13:30 Networking Lunch
Networking Lunch
13:30 - 14:30 Panel: Financing the Next Wave – Capital, PPAs & Risk Allocation
- Where is private capital flowing across the Black Sea energy markets in 2027–2030, and which countries, technologies and project structures are attracting the strongest investor and lender interest?
- As renewable penetration increases and electricity prices become more volatile, how are banks and investors reassessing merchant exposure, capture price risks, curtailment and uncertainty around grid connection?
- Are CfDs and government-backed support schemes becoming essential for financing new renewable projects, or can corporate PPAs and merchant revenue models still provide sufficient certainty for lenders?
- What makes a corporate PPA genuinely bankable in the region, and how are developers and offtakers addressing creditworthiness, contract duration, price structures and volume risks?
- As battery storage investment accelerates, what revenue certainty and contractual structures do lenders require to finance standalone BESS projects, particularly as arbitrage spreads and balancing revenues face increasing competition?
- How can development banks, guarantees and blended finance unlock private investment in higher-risk markets such as Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, and what practical changes would make these projects more attractive to commercial lenders?
- Where are the biggest gaps between developer expectations and lender requirements, and how should construction delays, cost overruns, technology performance and other project risks be allocated to reach financial close?
14:30 - 14:45 Break
Break
14:45 - 16:00 Panel: Storage Revenues, Trading & Flexibility – Making BESS Pay
- Which revenue streams are genuinely accessible to battery storage operators across the Black Sea markets, particularly Romania and Bulgaria, and where are regulatory barriers still preventing BESS from participating fully in electricity and balancing markets?
- As battery capacity rapidly expands, how sustainable are today’s arbitrage and balancing revenues, and how quickly could market saturation and increasing competition undermine current business models?
- How should battery owners choose between merchant trading, tolling agreements and revenue-sharing arrangements, and which commercial models offer the best balance between revenue potential and long-term predictability?
- How are differences in day-ahead, intraday and balancing market rules affecting battery dispatch strategies, and what market reforms are needed to unlock the full commercial value of storage?
- What competitive advantage can advanced forecasting, AI-driven optimisation, energy management systems and automated trading deliver, and how can operators demonstrate measurable improvements in asset revenues?
- As the market for battery optimisation services develops, how should trading performance, revenue guarantees, battery degradation and operational risks be allocated between asset owners, optimisers, aggregators and technology providers?
- Can cross-border electricity trading, regional market integration and growing demand for flexibility create new revenue opportunities for BESS, particularly as renewable penetration increases across the Black Sea region?
16:00 - 16:30 Coffee and Networking Break
Coffee and Networking Break
16:30 - 17:30 Panel: Data Centres & AI – The Next Wave of Electricity Demand?
- Is the Black Sea region emerging as a credible destination for large-scale data centre and AI infrastructure investment, and which announced projects are genuinely moving towards construction?
- What will determine where data centre operators invest, and how do electricity prices, grid capacity, connection timelines, power reliability and access to renewable energy influence location decisions?
- Can the region’s electricity networks accommodate the growing power requirements of AI-driven data centres, or could grid constraints and competition for capacity become major barriers to investment?
- How can renewable energy developers and data centre operators work together through long-term PPAs, on-site generation and battery storage to secure reliable, competitively priced electricity, and where are the limitations?
- Where are the biggest commercial opportunities for energy infrastructure developers, EPC contractors and technology suppliers, particularly in substations, transformers, backup power, cooling systems and energy management technologies?
- As AI workloads drive higher power densities and more demanding cooling requirements, how are data centre designs evolving, and can operators provide flexibility to electricity networks without compromising reliability or uptime?
17:30 Networking Reception
Networking Reception
Reasons to Join
Meet key decision-makers from across the Black Sea region. From ministers and regulators to CEOs of leading energy companies, this is your chance to network, exchange insights and shape the conversation on the future of energy in one of Europe's most dynamic markets.
Explore real-time updates on major infrastructure and energy projects seeking partners, technology and capital. Whether you're looking to invest or showcase your solutions, the event provides direct access to actionable opportunities in renewables, grid modernisation, and energy transition.
Gain insights into how countries around the Black Sea are decarbonising and integrating renewables. Through panel discussions, case studies and policy updates, understand what’s driving change and how you can stay ahead of the transition curve.
Position your company at the heart of the region's energy evolution. With exhibition spaces, speaking slots and sponsorship packages, Energy Week offers multiple ways to increase visibility, engage decision-makers and demonstrate your expertise.
Hear directly from those delivering energy projects across Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, and Türkiye. Learn what works, what doesn’t and how to navigate local regulations, financing hurdles and technical challenges.
Energy Week Black Sea is more than just a conference. It’s a growing platform for collaboration, innovation and shared progress. Join the community that’s shaping the region’s energy future and help build meaningful partnerships that last beyond the event.
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🌍 Last week, we took part in the Energy Week Black Sea conference – a very well put together event that brought together the region’s key voices in renewables from Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Türkiye, and Georgia. A big thank you to Inessa S. and the Invest In Network team for creating such a meaningful space for collaboration.
✌️ Transelectrica este prezentă și în acest an la dezbaterile găzduite de Energy Week Black Sea, o platformă de dialog care aduce în prim-plan subiecte strategice esențiale pentru securitatea energetică regională.
⚡️În prima zi a conferinței, domnul Mihai PAUN membru al Consiliului de Supraveghere al CNTEE Transelectrica SA …
Consolidarea securității energetice și accelerarea investițiilor în energie regenerabilă, prin dezvoltarea capacităților de stocare și a infrastructurii de interconectare, se află în centrul strategiei energetice a Republicii Moldova. Mesajul a fost transmis de ministrul Energiei, Dorin Junghietu, în cadrul Energy Week Black Sea 2026 …
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- Bulevardul Dimitrie Pompeiu 4-6, București, Romania
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