Blue Energy Fellow Story: Toward Climate Neutrality by 2050
In the dynamic field of renewable energy, a new generation of pioneers is making waves. Among them are four young Blue Energy Fellows, each at the early stages of their promising careers – Marian Ignat, Slaviana Peeva, Martin Velichkov and Ciel Bovary. These bright minds are not only pushing the boundaries of offshore wind technology but also carving out their paths as future leaders in sustainable energy. Join us as we explore each of their their journeys, innovative projects, and the fresh perspectives they bring to the world of offshore wind in the Black Sea region and Central and Eastern Europe.
Ciel Bovary is currently a master’s student studying Global Entrepreneurship, Economics, and Management. In their free time, they enjoy reading and discovering new art galleries and cafes.
The Blue Energy Fellowship
“I initially was attracted by the prospect of expanding my research area to something that has a positive impact on humanity and collaborating with like-minded individuals. The idea of contributing to a cause that has a significant positive impact on humanity, specifically the goal of reaching net zero emissions, was particularly compelling, especially in the case of Romania. This fellowship offered a unique platform to delve into innovative solutions and strategies aimed at combating climate change and promoting sustainability.”
Ciel Bovary
During the fellowship, Ciel has developed a heightened attention to detail, an essential skill for conducting thorough and accurate research. This meticulous approach has enabled them to delve deeply into the complexities of marine renewable energy, particularly offshore wind farms.
Ciel has been a great support to the management of the Black Sea Renewable Energy Coalition (BSREC) as part of the BLUECEE project, particularly preparing content, meetings and advice to the working group on Enabling Infrastructure. The working group tackles the challenges of developing the enabling infrastructure for offshore wind energy deployment, focusing on enhancing the Black Sea region’s transmission grid, the ports’ capacity, and the supply chain management, facilitating the functioning of offshore wind energy projects.
A Key Takeaway or Memorable Story
“In the end, all the struggles have the same objective: the defense of life” – Ana Sandoval