On May 21-22, 2025 at Sofia Tech Park The fifth edition of RE-Source Southeast 2025, the region's premier event for corporate sourcing of renewable energy, will be held. The conference will bring together over 600 attendees ranging from energy executives of international corporations to renewable energy project developers, banks and investment funds. It is organised by the regional branch of the European platform RE-Source, established by the Association for Production, Storage and Trading of Electricity (APSTE) and the Bulgarian Wind Energy Association (BGWEA).
Participants will discuss current trends in corporate renewable energy supply and storage systems. Batteries have the potential to reduce price volatility, improve grid management and offer additional flexibility to system operators. Another important topic is the role of artificial intelligence in electricity trading, where forecasting and optimization algorithms become crucial. Digital infrastructure is also a focus of the agenda – in relation to planned data centres, which need large amounts of clean energy.
A special highlight is the Buyers Bootcamp – an intensive workshop for industrial energy consumers, public sector representatives and financial institutions. Leading international experts will demonstrate best practices in structuring corporate PPAs – from bid analysis through price, legal and commercial risk management to ESG reporting.
Renewables and batteries – the new energy reality in South East Europe
The energy system in South East Europe is changing at an impressive speed. The steep price decline in solar and wind technologies has added over 15 GW of new emission-free capacity in Bulgaria, Greece and Romania in the last five years. Corporate supply contracts for hundreds of megawatts have been signed in the last three years alone, including deals to export green electricity from Bulgaria, Romania and Greece. Upcoming large-scale battery construction promises to further accelerate the transformation. It is the combination of cheap renewable energy, storage systems and advanced market products that will give the industry a competitive edge in the Balkans.
The Clean Industrial Deal – expected incentives
In the coming months, the European Commission will define details of the Clean Industrial Deal announced in February. Particularly important are the planned guarantee and insurance instruments that will make it easier for companies to sign long-term green energy contracts. For energy-intensive industry, this means predictably low prices fixed for 10-15 years, and easier access to external
markets where carbon footprint is a competitive factor. Renewable energy projects also benefit – predictable revenues, easier access to finance and reduced reliance on market volatility.
Register
If you are an energy manager, finance expert or technology entrepreneur, RE-Source Southeast 2025 offers you access to key companies and potential partners. Registration is open, and the spots for energy consumers in the Buyers Bootcamp are limited. More information at: https://events.resource-southeast.eu/ .
