Renewable Energy Conference Opened in Visoko

Minister of Economy of Zenica-Doboj Canton Samir Sibonjic opened the "Conference on Renewable Energy Sources, Environmental Protection, and Tourism" in Visoko, organized by the World Investment Energy Summit. The conference was held in the presentation hall of the Bosnian Pyramids Nature Park Ravne 2.

The gathering brought together eminent experts, investors, designers, contractors, and banks interested in investing in the exploitation of renewable energy sources.

Minister Sibonjic gave his full support to all projects that strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and attract investors and tourists to BiH. He particularly emphasized the need to attract domestic tourists to recognize the rich tourism offerings in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in Zenica-Doboj Canton.

He advocated for efficient and swift legislative solutions in the area of energy challenges in the Federation of BiH, which would accelerate the investment cycle in solar panel installation and grid connection. He particularly highlighted the potential of leveraging the proximity of the Zenica-Sarajevo motorway to promote tourist destinations such as nature parks in Visoko, Tajan in Zavidovići, and the Bobovac and Vranduk fortresses.

The conference was divided into two thematic sessions: tourism and environmental protection, and renewable energy as the future of BiH's energy sector. Among the panellists were academician Kemal Hanjalić, Dr. Zinaida Dimitrijević from Elektroprivreda BiH, Jasmin Purišević representing the Austrian company Urbas, Prof. Dr. Azrudin Husika, Zoran Vuković from Solar Academy Banja Luka, and Mirsad Jašarspahić, Vice-President of the Federation Chamber of Commerce.