In this episode, Viola sits down with Jaroslava Korpanec, Partner and Head of Central and Eastern Europe Energy Infrastructure at Actis, to discuss the role of investment in driving the energy transition. Korpanec shares her insights into Actis's legacy in renewable energy development across emerging markets, focusing on the opportunities and challenges in Central and Eastern Europe.

The conversation explores key topics such as the decarbonisation of economies, the importance of regulatory stability, and the need for infrastructure investment to modernise ageing energy grids. Korpanec also highlights emerging opportunities in energy storage, efficiency, and smart grids while discussing the broader implications of geopolitical shifts and climate policy on the renewable energy sector.

Hosted by:

• Viola Caon - Head of Content, inspiratia

Guest:

• Jaroslava Korpanec - Partner and Head of Central and Eastern Europe, Energy Infrastructure, Actis

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