A diversion hydropower plant located on the Lesichovo-Striama irrigation canal, the plant operates on a seasonal basis depending on the need and availability of water for irrigation of agricultural land in the area. The plant operates under separate modes during the irrigation and non-irrigation seasons. During the irrigation season, the discharged water is returned to the Chernogorovo irrigation canal, while during the non-irrigation season, it is discharged into the Luda Yana River.
Role of GES: Main contractor
Marin Penkov works on various engineering projects related to the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical systems, demonstrating both technical skills and strong teamwork. He is proficient in using specialized software, including AutoCAD (for technical drafting), DJI Terra (for 3D mapping and terrain analysis using drones), and SketchUp (for 3D modeling and visualization). He utilizes these tools in both his professional work and personal projects.
His main interests include electrical power engineering, 3D printing, and 3D modeling. He actively keeps up with developments in these fields and strives to apply modern technological solutions in both his professional activities and personal endeavors.
Liliya graduated from the Technical University of Sofia with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Sources. Her interest in photovoltaics began during her studies, and she has been professionally involved in the field since 2007, when she took part in the design of the first megawatt-scale photovoltaic plant in Bulgaria.
Since then, she has been actively engaged in the design of rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations in both Bulgaria and across Europe, including energy storage facilities.
Since the spring of 2025, she has been working at GES Energy, where she is responsible for organizing the entire design process and serves as an electrical design engineer.
Yavor Kirov is an electrical engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia. He has over three years of experience in the design and construction of photovoltaic power plants, both rooftop and ground-mounted. Over the years, he has participated in numerous projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and the implementation of smart technologies for electricity management.
Since the spring of 2025, Yavor has been part of the engineering team at GES Energy AD, where he holds the position of Electrical Design Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for preparing investment projects for photovoltaic power plants, power supply installations, and energy storage systems.
Eng. Stanislav Pandev has been in the construction industry for over 7 years. He graduated with a degree in Applied Geodesy from UACEG, Sofia, in 2018, and holds full design certification in his field. He worked as an investor control specialist in building construction for four years.
Stanislav joined GES Energy in the fall of 2023 as a Project Manager and was promoted to Technical Director in the spring of 2025. His responsibilities include overseeing, organizing, and controlling the entire process of constructing future photovoltaic power plants.