On February 20, Rositsa Chopeva, the CEO of xFigureFinance, acted as a moderator in a panel discussion on financing and investments in the energy sector at the Capital Energy Forum.
Under her guidance, professionals Nikola Mihajlovic from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and George Foremandl from Resolv Energy went deep into the topic of the importance of the financial structure of energy projects.
During the discussion, Mihajlovic presented his view on the development of renewable energy financing over the past 30 years and discussed with Rositsa the main obstacles in the financing process and how to overcome them. In addition, Mihajlovic shared his regional expertise, including best practices and criteria for appropriate projects.
In response to Rositsa’s questions, Formandel presented Resolv Energy’s point of view as a fast-growing company in the sector. The experts discussed the importance of getting support from financial institutions and the potential of power purchase agreements (PPAs).
The discussion highlighted the importance of well-structured projects in attracting funding. The event presented 3 important points of view – the financial institution’s, the energy company’s, and the financial consultant’s. The participants gained an enriched idea of how to create a successful project for sustainable financing in the energy sector.
