Journalist
Vladimir Berbatović
NGEN, Uniper break ground on 100 MWh battery system in Germany
17 April 2026 - The battery system in Wilhelmshaven will balance wind and solar power, supporting grid stability and renewables integration
Končar lands new record substation deal
16 April 2026 - Croatian engineering firm Končar has signed a EUR 24 million contract to build a substation...
Romania moves to crack down on ‘speculative’ grid connection approvals
15 April 2026 - Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has called for tighter grid connection rules, claiming that 90% of issued approvals are for “speculative" projects
EPBiH plans solar projects at two coal power plants, 15 MW of rooftop PV for prosumers
14 April 2026 - EPBiH, with support from the World Bank, plans to modernize the Salakovac hydropower plant, help install 15 MW of rooftop PV for prosumers, and build solar plants with batteries
Slovenian TAB plans to develop its own sodium-ion batteries
08 April 2026 - Slovenian battery manufacturer TAB recently obtained approval for a trial production of sodium-ion cells
North Macedonia seeks to strengthen energy ties with US, including LNG supply
07 April 2026 - Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources of North Macedonia Sanja Božinovska has met with Jarrod Agen, executive director of the US National Energy Dominance Council
France favors European-made components in wind and solar auctions, plans cybersecurity criterion
06 April 2026 - France has launched a 12 GW renewable energy auction package that will favor bids using a higher share of European-made technology
Ember: Lack of grid capacity threatens EU’s energy security
06 April 2026 - The European Union's grids lack the capacity to connect new renewables and meet additional electricity demand
Global energy storage installations surge 61.3% in 2025, with AI demand set to drive growth
03 April 2026 - In 2026, the world is expected to add a further 353.4 GWh of energy storage capacity, driven by demand from AI data centers
Alcazar launches public consultation for 396 MW wind project in North Macedonia
02 April 2026 - The Štip wind farm is set to become the largest renewable energy project in North Macedonia, Alcazar said
EU seeks coordinated action amid fears of prolonged energy supply disruption
01 April 2026 - Although the EU’s energy supplies are not under immediate threat, the bloc must prepare for a prolonged crisis and reduce oil demand, the energy commissioner warned
Montenegro approves environmental study for 100 MW solar plant Vraćenovići
27 March 2026 - The Environmental Protection Agency of Montenegro has also cleared the EIA study for the 90 MW Tupan solar power plant
International Day of Zero Waste 2026: Everyone has a role to play in reducing food waste
26 March 2026 - This year’s International Day of Zero Waste, observed on March 30, focuses on ways to reduce food waste worldwide
Slovenia, Hungary agree to build gas interconnector
20 March 2026 - The future interconnector will be designed to carry hydrogen and biomethane as well, said Slovenia's gas transmission operator
Cement maker Alpacem developing Slovenia’s biggest solar plant
17 March 2026 - Austrian-owned Alpacem Cement and Slovenian firm Enertron are developing a 20 MW solar plant with battery energy storage in Anhovo
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil purchases
13 March 2026 - The United States has authorized the purchase of Russian oil and petroleum products already at sea until April 11