Bulgarian companies in the energy sector have huge potential for development and growth, especially in the field of renewable sources and innovation. This was said in an interview with BTA by the Chairman of the MB of the Bulgarian Association of Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BASEL), Dimitar Beleliev, PhD. According to him, with each passing year, more and more companies are seen implementing modern technologies and offering solutions that are competitive at the global level. According to him, Bulgaria can be a leader in the development of renewable energy and energy management technologies.
"Companies in the industry are active both on the local and international markets, and their role will continue to grow as global interest in sustainable energy sources increases," Beleliev added. He gave as an example that the International Technical Fair in Plovdiv, which took place from September 25 to 28, proved this.
This year, 25 entries competed at the Innovation Medal Show. There are 18 of them with a gold medal and a diploma for an innovative product, the chairman of the BASEL Board pointed out. Many of the products awarded at the Technical Fair are produced in the Balkans and in European countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, Italy, the Republic of North Macedonia, Turkey. Only one of all awarded companies is not Bulgarian, it is from the Czech Republic, all others are from Bulgaria, Beleliev pointed out.
An increasing share of the awarded Bulgarian companies produce the product itself, they are not only an exhibitor at the International Technical Fair, but also a manufacturer, pointed out the BASEL chairman. He gave as an example that such are "Elia", "AmonRa Energy", Institute of Space Technologies and Research, "Sea Vending Spot", "Future House" and others. "This is an encouraging trend. Bulgarian business is betting on its own rational solutions to implement on the market," noted Dimitar Beleliev.
The Chairman of the MB of BASEL added that various machines, technologies, digital developments for process control and management were awarded.
"The innovations presented at the International Technical Fair reflect the trend towards saving resources, ecology (a modular low-energy house, for example, received a gold medal, as well as an Eco vending spot with its own power supply and a point for recycled waste), towards safety in emergency situations. Products with seismic resistance stood out protection - for example, the transformer house is an innovation with seismic protection, as well as the Institute for Space Research and Technology's earthquake behavioral training simulator, and products with mobile capabilities, for example, a mobile pallet chambering system, were awarded as the only ones of their kind and a mobile solar system with 24 panels that can be transported wherever electricity is needed," explained Dimitar Beleliev.
When asked if there were any Bulgarian companies that participated for the first time as exhibitors at the Technical Fair and won a medal for innovation, Beleliev answered that such were "AmonRa Energy" and "Elia", which won gold medals. According to the chairman of BASEL, these awards are a great recognition of the innovations and technological development of the Bulgarian industry.
"The success of AmonRa Energy and Elia shows that Bulgarian companies not only follow global trends, but also offer innovative solutions that can find application both in Bulgaria and on the international market. This is proof of the potential of the Bulgarian business in the field of renewable energy and infrastructure technologies," explained Beleliev.
The Chairman of BASEL pointed out that the mobile solar system developed by "AmonRa Energy" combines flexibility and autonomy. This system is extremely useful in situations where access to a power grid is limited or absent. The main advantages are its quick deployment, ease of transport and its ability to provide clean energy wherever it is needed. In addition, mobile solar systems have huge potential in agriculture. They can provide power for irrigation systems, farm machinery and other equipment located in remote areas where access to the power grid is difficult. This mobility allows farmers to use the system where it is needed, he added.
According to Beleliev, such systems will find wide application in various industries, not only in agriculture. He pointed out that there is a lot of interest both locally and internationally. "AmonRa Energy" is working on the commercialization of this innovation and I expect that in the near future these mobile systems will become available to a wider range of users," he said.
Regarding Elia's seismic-qualified transformer house, Beleliev explained that it is a product created according to the specific requirements for nuclear power plants, in particular the Kozloduy NPP. According to the current normative documents, it meets the requirements of the II category for seismic resistance. Product qualification was conducted in a certified seismic laboratory. The housing is intended for indoor installation and is designed for SIEMENS dry transformers, but can also be used for other transformers with similar dimensions and heat losses. It does not allow access to the current-carrying parts of the transformer. The doors have interlocks that prevent them from being opened when the transformer is energized. It also ensures normal operation of the transformer at nominal parameters without the need for additional cooling. Although the main purpose is for installation in places with increased requirements for seismic resistance, the Elia transformer house is also suitable for other sites where reliable protection of electrical equipment is needed, explained Beleliev. He added that this makes it suitable for strategic sites such as hospitals, telecommunications centers and industrial plants where safety and sustainability are paramount.
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"Companies in the industry are active both on the local and international markets, and their role will continue to grow as global interest in sustainable energy sources increases," Beleliev added. He gave as an example that the International Technical Fair in Plovdiv, which took place from September 25 to 28, proved this.
This year, 25 entries competed at the Innovation Medal Show. There are 18 of them with a gold medal and a diploma for an innovative product, the chairman of the BASEL Board pointed out. Many of the products awarded at the Technical Fair are produced in the Balkans and in European countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, Italy, the Republic of North Macedonia, Turkey. Only one of all awarded companies is not Bulgarian, it is from the Czech Republic, all others are from Bulgaria, Beleliev pointed out.
An increasing share of the awarded Bulgarian companies produce the product itself, they are not only an exhibitor at the International Technical Fair, but also a manufacturer, pointed out the BASEL chairman. He gave as an example that such are "Elia", "AmonRa Energy", Institute of Space Technologies and Research, "Sea Vending Spot", "Future House" and others. "This is an encouraging trend. Bulgarian business is betting on its own rational solutions to implement on the market," noted Dimitar Beleliev.
The Chairman of the MB of BASEL added that various machines, technologies, digital developments for process control and management were awarded.
"The innovations presented at the International Technical Fair reflect the trend towards saving resources, ecology (a modular low-energy house, for example, received a gold medal, as well as an Eco vending spot with its own power supply and a point for recycled waste), towards safety in emergency situations. Products with seismic resistance stood out protection - for example, the transformer house is an innovation with seismic protection, as well as the Institute for Space Research and Technology's earthquake behavioral training simulator, and products with mobile capabilities, for example, a mobile pallet chambering system, were awarded as the only ones of their kind and a mobile solar system with 24 panels that can be transported wherever electricity is needed," explained Dimitar Beleliev.
When asked if there were any Bulgarian companies that participated for the first time as exhibitors at the Technical Fair and won a medal for innovation, Beleliev answered that such were "AmonRa Energy" and "Elia", which won gold medals. According to the chairman of BASEL, these awards are a great recognition of the innovations and technological development of the Bulgarian industry.
"The success of AmonRa Energy and Elia shows that Bulgarian companies not only follow global trends, but also offer innovative solutions that can find application both in Bulgaria and on the international market. This is proof of the potential of the Bulgarian business in the field of renewable energy and infrastructure technologies," explained Beleliev.
The Chairman of BASEL pointed out that the mobile solar system developed by "AmonRa Energy" combines flexibility and autonomy. This system is extremely useful in situations where access to a power grid is limited or absent. The main advantages are its quick deployment, ease of transport and its ability to provide clean energy wherever it is needed. In addition, mobile solar systems have huge potential in agriculture. They can provide power for irrigation systems, farm machinery and other equipment located in remote areas where access to the power grid is difficult. This mobility allows farmers to use the system where it is needed, he added.
According to Beleliev, such systems will find wide application in various industries, not only in agriculture. He pointed out that there is a lot of interest both locally and internationally. "AmonRa Energy" is working on the commercialization of this innovation and I expect that in the near future these mobile systems will become available to a wider range of users," he said.
Regarding Elia's seismic-qualified transformer house, Beleliev explained that it is a product created according to the specific requirements for nuclear power plants, in particular the Kozloduy NPP. According to the current normative documents, it meets the requirements of the II category for seismic resistance. Product qualification was conducted in a certified seismic laboratory. The housing is intended for indoor installation and is designed for SIEMENS dry transformers, but can also be used for other transformers with similar dimensions and heat losses. It does not allow access to the current-carrying parts of the transformer. The doors have interlocks that prevent them from being opened when the transformer is energized. It also ensures normal operation of the transformer at nominal parameters without the need for additional cooling. Although the main purpose is for installation in places with increased requirements for seismic resistance, the Elia transformer house is also suitable for other sites where reliable protection of electrical equipment is needed, explained Beleliev. He added that this makes it suitable for strategic sites such as hospitals, telecommunications centers and industrial plants where safety and sustainability are paramount.
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