Irene is the Policy Director of the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA). With an extensive background in International Relations, Political Science, and European Studies, her work focuses on EU regulations and the national energy transition. Irene is preoccupied with policies and initiatives aimed at accelerating the efficient development of solar power, BESS, and the associated value chain. By fostering collaborations and dialogues with key stakeholders, she advocates for policies that support the growth of solar energy and storage, ensuring that the industry's development is both economically viable and environmentally responsible. To this end, she coordinates, on behalf of the Association, the policy activity for the Horizon Europe-funded projects that RPIA is part of.