Olimpija Hristova Zaevska, PhD participated as a at the Solarplaza Summit Balkans 2025, held on 21 October 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, together with the Macedonian Solar Energy Association (Solar Macedonia).
Regional Recognition
Olimpija Hristova Zaevska was selected among the Top 5 speakers of the Solarplaza Summit Balkans 2025, in recognition of her outstanding contribution and expertise.
Powering the Balkans’ Solar and Storage Revolution
Under the theme of the event “Powering the Balkans’ Solar and Storage Revolution”, her presentation focused on investment insights and addressed one of the most critical questions for the regional energy transition: where the money is and how capital can be effectively mobilized for solar and storage projects in the Balkans.
The presentation delivered hands-on, market-driven insights covering:
- current investment trends in solar PV and battery storage across the Balkans and Eastern Europe;
- region-specific risk – return profiles and key bankability factors for utility-scale and corporate projects;
- investor appetite and live deal-flow observations from the regional renewables market;
- the role of blended finance and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in de-risking projects;
- key drivers needed to unlock private capital at scale;
- the outlook for institutional and corporate investment in Balkan renewable energy markets.
Elson Solutions, remains committed to advancing investment-led energy transition and supporting practical solutions that accelerate the deployment of clean energy across Southeast Europe.
