Our Team
In 2022, the key individuals of what is now BEST International LLC, came together to start exploring utility-scale PV Plants in the Balkans. Today these 4 executives are pursuing 3 solar projects all of which are over 150 MW in scale. We offer planning, EPC and O&M services. Follow us as we grow, developing clean, inexpensive energy in the Balkans.
Site for 1st Solar Farm
Our Company
BEST International LLC (Balkan Energy for Sustainable Transition), we are a new company dedicated to the development, construction and maintenance of utility-scale solar farms in the Balkans, primarily in Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia.
Established in Pristina, Kosovo, BEST International LLC is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) designed to bridge the expertise and capabilities of companies from Kosovo, India and the United States in advancing utility-scale solar energy projects. Our founders have worked to identify and pursue opportunities in the Western Balkans.
Our Vision: To be a global force for making a healthier world through renewable, solar solutions.
Mission: Bring clean energy production to the Balkans, forging solar infrastructure solutions that power modern life.
Our Diverse Team
- Dhvanit Pathak (CEO) from Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India. For over 10 years Dhvanit’s company, Tropical Solar Energy has commissioned several PV plants over 20 MW and with partners has done electrical work for PV plants over 100 MW in India and Africa. He can contribute 75+ skilled and experienced workers, a huge value add for our projects.
- Visar Kelmendi (CTO) of Pristina, Kosovo is our Chief Technology Officer. For over 15 years Visar’s company Green Energy Technologies (GET) has provided EPC and O&M services for commercial rooftop, commercial ground mounts & agrivoltaic solutions in Kosovo.
- Dr. Hamsa Thota (COO) of St. Simons Island, Ga, USA . For over 24 years Hamsa’s company Innovation Business Development has been globally recognized for innovation best practices. Hamsa has designed, developed and helped financed many international projects.
- Mark Jensen (CIO) of Atlanta, Ga, USA is the Chief Information Officer. Mark joined the U.S. Peace Corps in 2008 and afterwards continued developing international projects. Mark has worked with LiFePO4 batteries for over 6 years and now focuses on consulting, sourcing, investor relations and project development.
- Art Dana (CPA, CVA) of Sugar Hill, Ga, USA is Of Council for financial affairs. From working for the U.S. Department of Treasury to being an international & domestic tax partner at PWC to being the Director of Tax and M&A at a major, publicly traded company, Art provides seasoned financial advice.
Our Plans
We are set to embark on our first major project in the region—over 150 MW solar farm spanning over 160 hectares (400+ acres). This project is expected to generate approximately 192,251 MWh per year, sufficient to power over 50,000 homes. The environmental benefits are significant, with a projected savings of 1.139 million tons of oil equivalent in electricity production and a reduction of 530,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions over 25 years. This project is 4-6 months from being 'shovel ready'.
Over the next 2 years we have other utility-scale solar projects that we are planning to build in the region.
