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June 11, 2026

North Macedonia close to decision to build Čebren pumped storage hydropower plant by itself

The country has been trying to finish the Čebren pumped storage hydropower plant project for many years now

North Macedonia

June 10, 2026

Smolyan VE marks an operational milestone

Smolyan VE commissioned a 80 MW / 320 MWh energy storage facility in Smolyan, Bulgaria. It is one of the country's first utility-scale four-hour battery systems.

June 10, 2026

romania eurowind energy korkia permits hybrid solar wind

Korkia, Eurowind Energy secure permit for three hybrid projects in Romania

The three hybrid projects have a total capacity of 323 MW for generation, and 250 MW for energy storage

June 10, 2026

Latest News

GTI plans to build solar power plant of up to 99 MW in Republic of Srpska

A public review of the draft environmental impact assessment for the Dubovik project is underway

June 18, 2026

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Montenegro’s EPCG to develop virtual power plant

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore is developing a flexibility management platform

June 18, 2026

active consumers energy community recommendations

Energy Community issues recommendations to foster active consumers

The Energy Community has issued a set of recommendations to Contracting Parties for facilitating the development of active consumers

June 18, 2026

Solarpro installs 602 MWh battery system in Bulgaria, setting new regional record

The BESS installed by Solarpro is the by far the largest such facility in Bulgaria and the wider region

June 18, 2026

First phase of Aukera’s 250 MW/500 MWh battery project in Romania comes online

Aukera Energy has commissioned the first, 150 MW phase of its Gura battery energy storage system in Romania

June 17, 2026

Energy Symposium EPCG NET in Montenegro, organized by state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore, opened with a message that the energy transition has become a central developmental, economic and security issue

June 12, 2026

North Macedonia close to decision to build Čebren pumped storage hydropower plant by itself

The country has been trying to finish the Čebren pumped storage hydropower plant project for many years now

North Macedonia

June 10, 2026

Athens Electricity Forum Energy Community EU electricity market renewables integration

Athens Electricity Forum brings Energy Community closer to EU electricity market, renewables integration

The Athens Electricity Forum discussed the integration of the EU's eastern and southeastern neighbors into the single electricity market in light of geopolitical instability

June 4, 2026

Slovenian ministerial candidate Jernej Vrtovec rejects ‘green activist energy policy’

Nominee for Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec said Slovenia's priority is to build the second part of the Krško nuclear power plant

Slovenia

June 3, 2026

Energy Crisis

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Croatia allocates subsidies for energy renovation of further 269 buildings

The government has adopted a decision to provide co-financing for 269 project proposals

Energy Efficiency

Croatia

June 15, 2026

Banks pump record billions into fossil fuel expansion in 2025

The 17th edition of the Banking on Climate Chaos report reveals that the largest 65 banks committed USD 906 billion to fossil fuel companies in 2025

Fosil fuels

World

June 11, 2026

Romania could play key supply role in CEE after Russian gas phaseout – analysis

In the post-Russian gas era, Central and Eastern Europe could emerge with a stronger-than-expected gas balance, with Poland and Romania playing a key role, ICIS said

Energy Crisis

Region/EU Romania

June 10, 2026

Achieving Europe’s independence through locally produced homegrown energy

Local governments and energy communities can strengthen Europe’s energy independence by expanding homegrown renewables and delivering local social and economic benefits.

May 25, 2026

Renewables

GTI plans to build solar power plant of up to 99 MW in Republic of Srpska

A public review of the draft environmental impact assessment for the Dubovik project is underway

June 18, 2026

Montenegro’s EPCG to develop virtual power plant

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore is developing a flexibility management platform

June 18, 2026

Energy Community issues recommendations to foster active consumers

The Energy Community has issued a set of recommendations to Contracting Parties for facilitating the development of active consumers

June 18, 2026

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North Macedonia gets USD 2.4 million grant for cogeneration plant project

The World Bank has signed a USD 2.4 million grant to help prepare the REK Bitola 1 cogeneration plant project

North Macedonia

June 17, 2026

Energy Transition

The Clean Energy Transition as a European transformative strategy: The importance of fairness, cohesion and governance

A just energy transition in Europe requires balanced investment, inclusive governance and support for regions and communities affected by decarbonisation.

June 15, 2026

EPCG NET Energy Symposium Montenegro energy transition

EPCG NET Energy Symposium in Montenegro: energy transition is opportunity for stronger economy, energy independence

June 12, 2026

Montenegro’s CGES switches to two-tier governance model – Ivan Asanović retains chief role

Montenegrin transmission system operator CGES established supervisory and management boards, and Ivan Asanović is remaining at the helm

Grids

June 11, 2026

Smolyan VE marks an operational milestone

Smolyan VE commissioned a 80 MW / 320 MWh energy storage facility in Smolyan, Bulgaria. It is one of the country's first utility-scale four-hour battery systems.

June 10, 2026

Environment & Climate

GTI plans to build solar power plant of up to 99 MW in Republic of Srpska

A public review of the draft environmental impact assessment for the Dubovik project is underway

June 18, 2026

IEG: Ecomondo 2026 expands its global reach as an evolving ecological transition ecosystem

The 29th edition of Ecomondo, the Italian Exhibition Group’s (IEG) international event on the green, blue, and circular economy, will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from November 3 to 6

Region/EU World

June 16, 2026

Jared Kushner’s Albanian seaside resort project sparks ‘flamingo revolution’

Protesters claim the project threatens wildlife, including flamingos and seals, in a protected coastal area along the Adriatic Sea

Albania

June 12, 2026

Banks pump record billions into fossil fuel expansion in 2025

The 17th edition of the Banking on Climate Chaos report reveals that the largest 65 banks committed USD 906 billion to fossil fuel companies in 2025

Fosil fuels

World

June 11, 2026

Events

May 11-12, 2027

Belgrade Energy Forum – BEF 2027

Balkan Green Energy News

Belgrade, Serbia

June 18, 2026

The Race Beyond Diesel: The Cost Realities of Zero-Emission Trucking

Lux Research

Online

June 23-24, 2026

6th Annual Floating Wind Europe

Leadvent Group

London, United Kingdom

Energy Efficiency

Croatia allocates subsidies for energy renovation of further 269 buildings

The government has adopted a decision to provide co-financing for 269 project proposals

Energy Efficiency

Croatia

June 15, 2026

Serbia rolls out decrees on decarbonization incentives, tax credits

The Government of Serbia has expanded the carbon tax system with rules on grants for decarbonization and on obtaining tax credits

Serbia

June 10, 2026

Clean energy champions receive European Sustainable Energy Awards at EUSEW 2026

Three outstanding individuals and projects have won the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards for their innovation and achievements advancing the field of energy efficiency and renewables in Europe and beyond

June 9, 2026

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Sarajevo secures EUR 500,000 to revive rollout of heat pumps in district heating

The initiative aims to reduce air pollution and dependence on fossil fuels

June 3, 2026

Grid

Montenegro’s EPCG to develop virtual power plant

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore is developing a flexibility management platform

June 18, 2026

Energy Community issues recommendations to foster active consumers

The Energy Community has issued a set of recommendations to Contracting Parties for facilitating the development of active consumers

June 18, 2026

slovenia energy sharing democratization prosumers active consumer

Slovenia to launch energy sharing for households, businesses on July 1

This opportunity, which represents a new step in the democratization of the country's energy sector, is available to active consumers

Slovenia

June 12, 2026

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Slovenia’s ELES part of project for pan-European AI model for grids

48 partners signed a partnership agreement for the AI.grids project

Region/EU Slovenia

June 8, 2026

Energy Storage

Montenegro’s EPCG to develop virtual power plant

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore is developing a flexibility management platform

June 18, 2026

Solarpro installs 602 MWh battery system in Bulgaria, setting new regional record

The BESS installed by Solarpro is the by far the largest such facility in Bulgaria and the wider region

June 18, 2026

First phase of Aukera’s 250 MW/500 MWh battery project in Romania comes online

Aukera Energy has commissioned the first, 150 MW phase of its Gura battery energy storage system in Romania

June 17, 2026

Romania open to Serbia’s pumped storage project Đerdap 3

Serbia has issued a public call to companies from the United States to express interest in participating in the Đerdap 3 project

June 15, 2026

Nuclear

Slovenian ministerial candidate Jernej Vrtovec rejects ‘green activist energy policy’

Nominee for Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec said Slovenia's priority is to build the second part of the Krško nuclear power plant

Slovenia

June 3, 2026

China offers to build modular nuclear reactor in Serbia

Serbia will consider all available options regarding nuclear energy, Aleksandar Vučić said during a visit to China

Serbia

May 28, 2026

Rapid energy transition or costly reliance on fossil fuels – time is running out for Southeast Europe

Energy security has become an issue of political stability, economic survival, and national security, Mislav Slade-Šilović said at BEF 2026

Energy Crisis

Region/EU Serbia

May 12, 2026

Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 EU support necessary decarbonization Western Balkans

Belgrade Energy Forum 2026: EU’s support necessary for decarbonization in Western Balkans

The Western Balkans have progressed in decarbonization and integration with the EU's single energy market, but it must add speed, and with EU's help, top officials agreed at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 in Serbia

Region/EU Serbia

May 11, 2026

Interviews

Energy transition as systemic transformation

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

New Akuo Southeastern Europe interview Bruno Bensasson

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