Stella Zacharia, CEO of Optimus Energy, was a key speaker at the Solarplaza Summit 2024 in Greece, where she addressed some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the renewable energy sector.
In her intervention, Zacharia drew attention to the critical status of Renewable Energy Source (RES) curtailments in Greece, stressing the urgent need for coordinated action as the country accelerates its clean energy transition. She also shared her concerns, insights, and vision for the future of the solar industry.
During her presentation, Stella Zacharia highlighted the rapid and unprecedented penetration of solar energy in Greece, stressing the urgent need for robust infrastructure and strategic planning. She emphasized that storage must become a top priority, as efficient solutions are essential to balance the growing share of solar generation and ensure reliability. Equally important, she noted, is the effective control and management of assets to safeguard grid stability and efficiency. Looking ahead, Zacharia warned of the imminent arrival of negative Day-Ahead Market (DAM) prices, a sign of the major transformation underway in Greece’s energy market. Concluding her remarks with a strong call to action, she stated: “A new era is here. Be prepared.”
