Neven Pecotic, director of the GE Energy Development Group for South East Europe, said, After several years of preparatory activities and cooperation with the Balkan State Members, GE has been instrumental in helping them develop balanced national energy strategies, set up inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms, and create national focal points and energy information networks. Now, we distinguish in Notos, a young company with the necessary qualities and management acumen to see projects through the development phases on to completion.

Preparations are currently underway for the follow-up meeting which will take place in Belgrade some time in May. Notos and the expert group from GE will chart the course of action on the implementation of renewable energies in South Eastern Europe from 2009 onwards.