SESSION 1. REGIONAL OUTLOOK: KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON WITH RENEWABLES

  • Scaling up renewables investment as a crucial step to strengthen energy security and affordability in the region in light of the energy crisis 
  • Moving away from fossil fuels has never been as vital for the region. What are the main green transition challenges currently faced by the countries?  
  • What are Fit-for-55 and REPowerEU implications for the region? 
  • What reforms are implemented to boost renewables capacity in the region and what support schemes are there? Phasing out of coal and lignite power plants. Introduction of CfD, PPA ban uplift, green certificates, YEKA zones, green auctions, simplification of procedures for investors and more. 

1.5 hours