Bodies of Bulgarian Wind Energy Association
According to Article 9, p.1, p.2 and p.3 of the Articles of the association Bodies of BGWEA are:
General Meeting, Supervisory Board and Administrative Director.
According to Article 12 of the Articles of the association the Supervisory Board is a governing body that takes decisions on the main activities of BGWEA. The Supervisory Board controls the work of the Administrative Director.
SUPERVISORY BOARD
Miglena Stoilova is the Chairperson of the BGWEA Supervisory Board, a member of the Management Board of the National Energy Chamber and CEO of PPC BULGARIA JSCo. In her previous professional experience, Ms Stoilova was the Vice President of Acquisitions and Special Projects at Postcriptum and CWP Global, which developed large-scale wind and solar power generation projects in Southeast Europe. She has many years of working experience at the world`s energy leader Enel, occupying various management positions for 12 years – she managed the company’s wind energy assets in Bulgaria and was the company’s CFO in Turkey. Before that she worked for ABB in Sweden, engaged in Investment Valuation of development projects and studies for the market realization of new business ventures. Miglena Stoilova holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from UNWE, a Master’s in Business Administration from Mlardalen University, Sweden, as well as an ACCA Diploma in Financial Management.
Elena Markova, executive director of “EURA Energy”, a Bulgarian-Danish company for the development of energy from renewable energy sources. From 2021, she represents the Danish company “Eurowind Energy” in Bulgaria. Elena Markova’s professional career until 2008 was related to the diplomatic and commercial relations between Bulgaria and the Nordic countries. She was successively a diplomatic officer at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Copenhagen and a commercial representative of Bulgaria for the Nordic countries. Since 2008, Elena Markova continues her professional career in the Danish and international energy business in companies such as NORLYS, the largest Danish energy company, and ABB, where she is responsible for markets in Europe, North America and China.
Anatoli Linkov is the manager and sole owner of “Ventus Bulgaria” EOOD – a Bulgarian company founded in 2008 and specialized in the design, development and management of wind and solar parks. Mr Linkov is also involved in companies, activities and investments in the field of renewable energy within the EU.
Georgi Petkov is CEO of Kaliakra Wind Power.
Orlin Kalev is an entrepreneur in the green energy sector. For many years he has been working with Belgian and German funds to develop and invest in RES projects in Eastern European countries, and his company builds and operates wind farms in Bulgaria (Shabla) and Romania (Tulcea). Mr.Kalev started his career in 2006 as an assistant to the Management Board of E.ON Bulgaria Networks and Electricity Distribution Varna. Orlin Kalev has been an active participant and recognized businessman in the wind energy sector.
Plamen Penchev is the production manager at Vetrocom Ltd and CEO of “Alpiq Wind Services”. Vetrocom Ltd. owns and operates the second-largest wind park in Bulgaria with an installed capacity of 72.5 MW. “Alpiq Wind Services” is a service provider in the field of wind energy. The two companies are part of ALPIQ HOLDING – one of the largest Swiss energy companies with a strong presence in the energy markets across Europe.
Boris Bakalov has more than 15 years of experience in the development and implementation of renewable projects, in particular wind – from green field to commissioning, subsequent management, and in due diligence stage upon third party acquisition.
Boris Bakalov has leading participation throughout the project life cycle of Suvorovo windfarm (60 MW), successfully commissioned in 2012. Afterwards he continued as Asset Manager of the named wind farm until it was acquired by “MЕТ Group” in 2021.
Currently Boris Bakalov is developing projects in CWP Europe – leading renewable energy developer with expertise across the full project lifecycle.
Julian Spasov is an associate at McGregor & Partners Law Firm. Mr Spasov is the manager of the law firm in Bulgaria.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
According to Article 11, p.5 of the Articles of the association Administrative Director manages the operational activities of the Association and could represent it at meetings, events and forums after a decision of the Supervisory Board.
Betina Lyudmilova holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s degree in Energy Business, both degrees have been acquired at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE). Her professional experience began in 2018 as an executive secretary in a branch organization, with a focus on the electricity and natural gas markets. She has considerable administrative experience, competence in the topics related to the energy sector in the country, as well as experience in organizing seminars and conferences in the fields of energy, climate and environment.
General meeting
According to Article 10 of the Articles of the Association General meeting consists of all companies members of the association. The ordinary General Meeting of the association takes places once per calendar year within the first six months. General Meeting decides by simple majority of the members present on matters related to: the budget, Supervisory Board members, membership fee, membership in other associations, amendments of the Articles of the association and other decisions within the competence of the General Assembly in accordance with the Bulgarian legislation
Contacts:
Bulgarian Wind Energy Association
Bulgaria, 1000 Sofia
21, Hristo Belchev Str., floor 4