Partners
BULGARIAN PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSOCIATION
BPvA is a nonprofit organization unifying more than 100 companies from the solar industry
Our members are companies with different profile- producers of solar panels, designers, installers, investors in the construction of photovoltaic power plants, project developers, financial institutions, investment companies and consultancies.
In addition to representatives of the business among BPvA’s members we have educational and research institutions, as well as representatives of the NGO sector. In this way we seek to connect the business and the educational institutions, in order to contribute to the creation of well-trained local staff, and thus support the local companies and improve the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy.
http://www.bpva.org/
Energy Management Institute
The Energy management Institute (EMI) started its activity as an NGO in June 2010.
EMI's mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of the Bulgarian energy sector and its integration in the European Union energy market.
EMI plays the role of a think tank offering innovative ideas in the energy policy area by performing market research using academic approach.
EMI provides a neutral platform for contacts and information exchange and thus gives a chance for networking and partnerships in the different spheres of its activity.
The institute achieves awareness raising of the customers and the accumulation of public knowledge on energy issues by providing accessible information.
EMI cooperates actively with the media and gives significant priority to the variety of contemporary forms of online communication.
www.emi-bg.com/
REC Solar
Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) is a leading vertically integrated player in the solar energy industry. A pioneer in the solar industry, REC is one of the world’s largest producers of silicon materials, PV wafers, cells and modules, and engage in project development activities in selected segments of the PV market.
http://www.recgroup.com
Martifer Solar
Martifer Solar is the division of Martifer Group specialized in offering all types of photovoltaic solutions adapted to its clients’ individual needs. Martifer Solar delivers turnkey solar solutions which include: engineering service, production of modules and solar trackers, structures for ground and rooftops, complete installation, maintenance and financial analysis if needed. To date, it has participated to the implementation of more than 150 MW of photovoltaic solar energy worldwide.
www.martifersolar.com
juwi Solar
juwi is one of the world’s leading specialists for renewable energy. The company (www.juwi.com) was founded in 1996 by Matthias Willenbacher and Fred Jung. The CEOs have developed juwi from a two-man office to a company acting worldwide with more than 1,400 employees and revenue of more than 800 million Euro (2010) and expected turnover of 1 Billion Euro in 2011. Besides solar, wind and bio energy, company activities include hydropower and geothermal energy. In the wind energy sector juwi has constructed approx. 500 wind turbines with an output of approx. 800 MW; in the solar sector more than 1,500 solar power plants with a total output of approx. 800 MW. The juwi group is headquartered in Germany and has subsidiaries in France, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Great Britain, India, the USA and Costa Rica. juwi is one of Germany’s best employers. The company was among the TOP 20 in the renowned competition "Great Place to Work". Juwi developed into one of the most sought-after employers in the energy sector.
Since 2010 juwi Solar is a member of BPVA. In 2011 the company has set up a Bulgarian branch office in Sofia. Until now juwi Solar has successfully implemented two Pv projects in Bulgaria – Pripechene (1,2 MWp) and Drachevo (3,5 MWp).
www.juwi.bg
Bulgarian Green Building Council
The Bulgarian Green Building Council is a non-profit organization for public benefit. The Council was created in 2009 to meet the challenges of today. The built environment has strong impact on everyone’s life. Globally, built environment accounts for 40-50% of raw materials use, 20% water consumption, 40% energy consumption, and about one third of CO2 emissions.
The Bulgarian Green Building Council has the ambitious mission to work for a radical improvement of the living environment with a clear focus on sustainable construction. The Council brings together all who share its mission and work in different but interrelated areas: planning, design, construction, facility management.
The Council develops and participates in EU programs related to sustainable development and energy efficiency. The organization takes the lead and contributes to the implementation of uniform standards in Bulgaria for the certification of buildings and facilities.
BGBC works in close cooperation with the German Council for Sustainable Construction DGNB and is the only organization from Bulgaria – member of the World Green Building Council.
http://www.bgbc.bg/
Special Events Group
Special Events Group (SEG) is the new brand of the well known conference service leaders Kongresstechnik-Bulgaria and Scenio. The new SEG includes Kongesstechnik (ensuring technical equipment) and Scenio (dealing with stage design and stage building), as well as the new companies - Next Level (lending of furniture for special events) and Novo 20 (event preparation, post-production, 3D, internal design etc). Together they offer full range event service - from technical equipment, building the stage to the furniture and the video from the event.
www.seg.bg
PRoPR Agency
PRoPR Agency is a boutique communications consultancy company working with a plethora of clients wishing to be successful in an ever changing and dynamic environment. PRoPR strives to create the desired favorable communications environment for its partners. It is their core objective to work with clients on an individualistic approach based on knowledge of the specific information environment, business climate, corporate goals and values. PRoPR builds long-term relationships because they bring long-lasting results. Media Relations is the field that PRoPR is particularly strong in. This may be inferred also from the educational and professional background of some of the key members of the team. Founder and General Manager of the Agency is Ivet Dobromirova. PRoPR provides wide range of services in the field of corporate communications, crisis PR, online communications, corporate social responsibilities etc.
www.pr-o-pr.com
Solarplaza.com - media partner
Solarplaza.com is the independent global platform for knowledge, trade and events for the photovoltaic solar energy (PV) industry.
Solarplaza has built a network of trusted friends and personal contacts all over the world. The company has been leading and inspiring the solar industry with high level events and trade missions for more than seven years.
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Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world’s largest solar module producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.
www.canadiansolar.com
Dalkia Bulgaria
Dalkia is the leading European supplier of energy services. The main activities of the company include energy supply and conversion, maintenance of energy facilities, and comprehensive building management. Since its establishment the company is focused on the optimization of the technical, financial and environmental performance of the energy facilities we manage on behalf of the local authorities and businesses. Dalkia satisfies the needs of its client by delivering multi-utility and personal solutions for energy efficiency. Dalkia has 52 800 employees in 41 countries. The annual operating profit of the company worldwide in 2008 is 8,1 billion euros. The company manages over 800 heating and cooling networks all around the world.
Dalkia entered in Bulgaria in 1997 when the company founded a representative office. His real activity started in 2006 by taking part in the company CES (Company for Energy Saving) renamed at the end of 2010 to DALKIA ENERGY SERVICES. In 2007 Dalkia became the owner of Toploficatsia Varna (now DALKIA VARNA) further to state privatization.
The large scope of activities Dalkia develops all over the world, the company aims to offer in Bulgaria also:
- energy procurement and conversion of thermal and electric power
- comprehensive utilities maintenance and multi-technical services
- technical, financial and human resources engineering
- facilities management
- Industrial utilities
www.dalkia.bg