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Nikola Gazdov

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Chairman at APSTE - Association for Production, Storage and Trading of Electricity
📍 Bulgaria

Nikola Gazdov is a key architect of Central and Eastern Europes renewable energy transition, with over 18 years of experience. As Chairman of APSTE and a Board Member of SolarPower Europe, he spearheads policy and development for large-scale solar and battery storage projects. He holds a Masters Degree from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Beyond his professional focus, Nikola demonstrates a strong commitment to community and social causes. He has organized seminars to encourage youth careers in green energy, co-founded the CSKA 1948 sports club, and has been involved in philanthropic efforts supporting refugees and medical research.

He co-founded and served as a board member for CSKA 1948, a prominent sports organization in Bulgaria.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Chairman
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bulgaria
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Priorities

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CEE Energy Transition
He is a central figure driving the adoption of renewables and energy storage in Bulgaria, Romania, and the broader CEE region through his multiple leadership roles.
Energy Storage Solutions
He frequently highlights the critical role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as essential for grid stability and enabling further investment in renewables.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Chairman
APSTE - Association for Production, Storage and Trading of Electricity
10-2009
Board Member | Vice Chair of National Associations Committee (NAC)
SolarPower Europe
2-2021
Board Member
RPIA - Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association
1-2019
Director
Element Power Group
6-2020
Director
Enery Element GmbH
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Media appearances

SolarPower Europe welcomes new Chair and Vice‑Chair of the National Associations Committee. Featured in SolarPower Europe
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Education
2016 - 2016
Executive Education
Harvard Business School Executive Education
2000 - 2007
Master’s Degree
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
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