Končar lands new record substation deal
Croatian engineering firm Končar has signed a EUR 24 million contract to build a 400 kV substation in Sweden
Romania moves to crack down on ‘speculative’ grid connection approvals
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
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
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
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
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
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
In 2026, the world is expected to add a further 353.4 GWh of energy storage capacity, driven by demand from AI data centers