Hidroelectrica seeks to buy wind, solar projects totaling 520 MW
Romania's hydropower plant operator Hidroelectrica plans to take over a 250 MW wind project and 270 MW of solar projects.
Romanian bourse BRM joins power auctions within European Single Intraday Coupling
With this move, BRM becomes part of the Intraday Auctions (IDA) system, launched across Europe in June 2024.
North Macedonia raising capacity threshold for prosumers, speeding up permitting
Under the proposed changes, the threshold for rooftop solar would be increased to 10 kW for households and 70 kW for businesses.
Nofar Energy set to secure financing for 515 MW of solar in Romania
Nofar is set to secure a EUR 68 million loan from the EBRD for three projects in Romania, including the 265.5 MW Corbii Mari solar park.
WindEurope urges Germany to drop negative bidding in wind auctions, switch to CfDs
Germany’s auction for 2.5 GW of offshore wind failed to attract bids, exposing the inadequacy of negative bidding, says WindEurope.
Kragujevac heating plant begins ash removal from disposal site in city center
The city of Kragujevac in Serbia has begun removing ash from an uncovered disposal site that has been polluting air and soil for years.
Renewables keep top spot in Greece’s power mix despite surge in curtailments
In the first half of 2025, curtailments amounted to 1,327 GWh, equivalent to 9.6% of Greece’s total renewable electricity output.
WindEurope: EU must boost investment in ports, ships to meet offshore wind targets
In the past three years, EUR 6.7 billion has been invested in ports and new vessels, but a further EUR 6.4 billion is needed, WindEurope says.