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August 13, 2026

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Rising Danube level allows Hungary to increase production at Paks nuclear plant

Hungary has restarted one turbine at its Paks nuclear power plant following a rise in the Danube’s water level

August 11, 2026

Maxxen Energy to gather energy storage stakeholders at Maxxen Day 2026

Maxxen Energy will host Maxxen Day 2026 on October 1-2 in Aydın, Türkiye, bringing together energy storage stakeholders from across Europe and beyond.

August 11, 2026

Wildfire in Greece sparks nation-wide wind farm investigation

A recent wildfire in western Attica burned 35,000 acres, as Greece finds itself faced against multiple such threats during the arid period of August

Wind

Greece

August 11, 2026

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Demolition of two small hydropower plants underway in Šar Mountains

The removal of two small hydropower plants has begun in Šar Mountain National Park in North Macedonia

Environment and Climate

August 10, 2026

Apply for the 2026 Schneider Go Green Challenge student competition

Apply for 2026 Schneider Go Green Challenge student competition

Schneider Electric has opened applications for its global student competition, the 2026 Schneider Go Green Challenge.

World

August 10, 2026

Latest News

Serbia preparing Geothermal Atlas

The Ministry of Mining and Energy has invited bids for compiling the Geothermal Atlas of the Republic of Serbia.

Geothermal

August 14, 2026

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US firm AAFS eyes 50-year gas deal with Bosnia and Herzegovina

US firm AAFS and the Federation of BiH are wrapping up final preparations to sign a deal on the Southern Interconnection natural gas pipeline project

Gas

Bosnia and Herzegovina

August 14, 2026

Europe’s largest BESS, Coalburn 1, starts commercial operations

Coalburn 1, a 500 MW, two-hour battery energy storage system in Scotland, is now the largest operational battery in Europe

August 14, 2026

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Montenegro to draft law on foreign investment screening, including in energy

The law will introduce, for the first time, a formal screening mechanism for investments in strategic sectors, including energy.

August 14, 2026

Budapest rooftops could host a solar power plant 2.5 times larger than Paks nuclear power plan

Budapest rooftops could host solar capacity 2.5 times larger than Paks nuclear power plant

Budapest has 5,000 MW of rooftop solar potential, two and a half times the installed capacity of the Paks nuclear power plant, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.

August 14, 2026

Statement of the Day

Budapest rooftops could host solar capacity 2.5 times larger than Paks nuclear power plant

Budapest has 5,000 MW of rooftop solar potential, two and a half times the installed capacity of the Paks nuclear power plant, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.

August 14, 2026

Turkey to launch first offshore wind auctions in early 2027

Turkey will hold its first-ever auctions for offshore wind energy in the first quarter of 2027

Wind

August 13, 2026

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North Macedonia’s first 30 e-buses to arrive by New Year

North Macedonia's initial fleet of 30 electric city buses is expected to arrive in December or January

Mobility

August 12, 2026

Jørgensen: Europe’s electricity system remains stable despite extreme heat and drought

Europe’s electricity system remains stable despite extreme heat and drought, but the EU must stay vigilant, said Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen

August 12, 2026

Romania shuts down remaining reactor at Cernavodă nuclear power plant

The Cernavodă nuclear power plant, which generates about 20% of Romania's electricity, is now completely offline

August 13, 2026

SEE heatwave: Romania braces for possible nuclear plant shutdown, power supply cuts to industry

Romania’s attempts to raise water levels in the Danube amid the ongoing heatwave have not produced lasting results

August 10, 2026

Romania may curb industrial power consumption, suspend electricity exports amid drought

The Romanian government has adopted a mechanism allowing the transmission system operator, Transelectrica, to limit power consumption for industrial customers

August 7, 2026

Romania to sink loaded barges in Danube to secure cooling water for nuclear plant

Romania is struggling to ensure cooling water for the Cernavodă nuclear power plant amid low river levels caused by the heatwave

August 6, 2026

Serbia preparing Geothermal Atlas

The Ministry of Mining and Energy has invited bids for compiling the Geothermal Atlas of the Republic of Serbia.

Geothermal

August 14, 2026

Budapest rooftops could host solar capacity 2.5 times larger than Paks nuclear power plant

Budapest has 5,000 MW of rooftop solar potential, two and a half times the installed capacity of the Paks nuclear power plant, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.

August 14, 2026

Battery storage in Austria: From regulatory side issue to system component

Austria is introducing grid fee benefits for battery storage, creating new opportunities for investors while imposing strict technical and regulatory requirements.

August 14, 2026

Solar installations below 1 MW in Montenegro no longer require construction permit

Photovoltaic systems with a capacity of up to 999 kilowatts, as well as heat pumps, can now be installed in Montenegro without a construction permit

Solar

August 13, 2026

European Parliament to debate Šahmanović’s initiative for fairer CBAM

The Western Balkans' initiative for a fairer and more sustainable implementation of CBAM, launched by Montenegro, has made a significant breakthrough at the EU level

August 6, 2026

Energy, water crisis spreads as Danube region is clinging on power imports

The downstream Danube region is increasingly depending on electricity imports and interconnections, while leaning on solar power and energy storage on the home front.

August 4, 2026

Eksim Energy bolstering its wind parks in Turkey with solar power

Turkish company Eksim Energy completed the hybridization of two of its wind power plants with photovoltaics, while integrating solar power with two more such facilities.

August 3, 2026

Greece setting up nuclear energy committee

Greece is establishing an interministerial group responsible for scientific research and legal framework for the possibility of building the first nuclear plant or plants

Nuclear

Greece

August 3, 2026

Slovenia grants subsidies for over 18,000 e-bikes

Slovenian electricity market operator Borzen expects the ongoing call for applications to close soon

Mobility

Slovenia

August 13, 2026

North Macedonia’s first 30 e-buses to arrive by New Year

North Macedonia's initial fleet of 30 electric city buses is expected to arrive in December or January

Mobility

August 12, 2026

Serbia begins preparing new climate change law

The Ministry of Environmental Protection has started drafting a new climate change law and has published a baseline document for its preparation

Climate Change

August 12, 2026

Western Europe records hottest June–July period on record

Western Europe sees hottest June–July period on record

Western Europe has seen its hottest June–July period since records began, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

Environment and Climate

August 12, 2026

Events

May 11-12, 2027

Belgrade Energy Forum – BEF 2027

Balkan Green Energy News

Belgrade, Serbia

September 8, 2026

Rooftop REconnect 2026

SolarPower Europe

Brussels, Belgium

September 8-9, 2026

Battery Tech Europe 2026

Fira de Barcelona/104-Media

Barcelona, Spain

Serbia preparing Geothermal Atlas

The Ministry of Mining and Energy has invited bids for compiling the Geothermal Atlas of the Republic of Serbia.

Geothermal

August 14, 2026

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North Macedonia offers subsidies for switching to natural gas

The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources of North Macedonia has launched a public call for grants

Gas

August 6, 2026

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Albania, Germany ink EUR 114 million worth of agreements for grid, hydropower

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania and the German government have signed three agreements

Albania

August 5, 2026

Novosadska toplana launches tender for construction of Miseluk heating plant

Novi Sad in Serbia introducing geothermal, solar energy in district heating

The City of Novi Sad in Serbia launched a tender for the Mišeluk heating plant, which would combine geothermal energy, natural gas and solar energy

Energy Efficiency

July 29, 2026

Developing nations set to play bigger role in solar expansion as global capacity hits 3 TW

Global installed solar power capacity has reached 3 TW and is expected to grow to more than 9 TW by 2036, according to an analysis by BloombergNEF

Solar

World

August 5, 2026

Albania, Germany ink EUR 114 million worth of agreements for grid, hydropower

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania and the German government have signed three agreements

Albania

August 5, 2026

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Slovenia to launch first state-aid scheme for stand-alone BESS

The purpose of the scheme is to increase the integration of renewables through the deployment of stand-alone battery energy storage systems

Slovenia

August 3, 2026

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Montenegrin TSO CGES, AFD ink loan agreement

Agence Française de Développement and Montenegrin transmission system operator CGES have signed a EUR 25 million loan agreement

Grids

July 30, 2026

Budapest rooftops could host solar capacity 2.5 times larger than Paks nuclear power plant

Budapest has 5,000 MW of rooftop solar potential, two and a half times the installed capacity of the Paks nuclear power plant, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.

August 14, 2026

Battery storage in Austria: From regulatory side issue to system component

Austria is introducing grid fee benefits for battery storage, creating new opportunities for investors while imposing strict technical and regulatory requirements.

August 14, 2026

Jørgensen: Europe’s electricity system remains stable despite extreme heat and drought

Europe’s electricity system remains stable despite extreme heat and drought, but the EU must stay vigilant, said Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen

August 12, 2026

Maxxen Energy to gather energy storage stakeholders at Maxxen Day 2026

Maxxen Energy will host Maxxen Day 2026 on October 1-2 in Aydın, Türkiye, bringing together energy storage stakeholders from across Europe and beyond.

August 11, 2026

Romania shuts down remaining reactor at Cernavodă nuclear power plant

The Cernavodă nuclear power plant, which generates about 20% of Romania's electricity, is now completely offline

August 13, 2026

Rising Danube level allows Hungary to increase production at Paks nuclear plant

Hungary has restarted one turbine at its Paks nuclear power plant following a rise in the Danube’s water level

August 11, 2026

SEE heatwave: Romania braces for possible nuclear plant shutdown, power supply cuts to industry

Romania’s attempts to raise water levels in the Danube amid the ongoing heatwave have not produced lasting results

August 10, 2026

Romania to sink loaded barges in Danube to secure cooling water for nuclear plant

Romania is struggling to ensure cooling water for the Cernavodă nuclear power plant amid low river levels caused by the heatwave

August 6, 2026

We spoke with Lazar Mijić, Head of Global Business Strategy in the business area Transformation of Industries at Siemens Energy, about where the region currently stands on the map of global energy transition

Interviews

Region/EU Serbia

April 30, 2026

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New Akuo is powering up in Southeastern Europe

The energy crisis is underscoring the necessity of renewables for energy security, alongside climate goals and competitiveness, CEO of Akuo Bruno Bensasson tells Balkan Green Energy News