Electricity
EPCG, Masdar establishing renewables joint venture in Montenegro
24 April 2026 - EPCG and Masdar are starting a JV in Montenegro with 50% ownership each, for clean energy projects across multiple technologies
Montenegro hosts Ministerial Energy Forum, Energy Investment Dialogue within its Berlin Process chairmanship
23 April 2026 - As part of its chairmanship of the Berlin Process, Montenegro today hosted the Ministerial Energy Forum and the Energy Investment Dialogue
ENTSO-E final report: Overvoltage caused blackout in North Macedonia
23 April 2026 - The final report was prepared by an 18-member Panel comprising representatives from TSOs, ACER, and national regulatory authorities
OMV Petrom, Renovatio starting construction of wind parks totaling 305 MW in Romania
23 April 2026 - OMV Petrom and its partner RNV Infrastructure are entering the execution phase for three wind power projects of 305 MW in total
Bankwatch: Western Balkans must abandon waste-to-energy incineration
22 April 2026 - Plans for waste incinerators and co-incineration in the Western Balkans pose high financial and health risks, CEE Bankwatch Network warns
BEF 2026 agenda is set – 50 speakers on future of energy in Southeast Europe
22 April 2026 - The agenda is ready for Belgrade Energy Forum - BEF 2026, scheduled for May 11 and 12 and organized by Balkan Green Energy News
Slovenia imposes mandatory state approval for electricity, natural gas prices
21 April 2026 - The Government of Slovenia has passed a decree requiring suppliers of electricity and natural gas to obtain approval for price increases
Hidroelectrica spearheading next wave of BESS investments in Romania
21 April 2026 - Electricity producers in Romania are investing in several gigawatts of battery storage – for hybrid power plants or standalone systems
Turkish solar panel manufacturers expanding global presence
20 April 2026 - CW Enerji has a provisional USD 750 million deal in the US for its PV modules, while solar panel producer Smart Solar Technologies obtained a global certificate
Chinese Astronergy commissions 31 MW solar park in Romania, plans 14.4 MW BESS
20 April 2026 - Astronergy Solar has begun commercial operation of a 31 MW solar power plant in Romania and plans to build a 14.4 MW battery system
Just Transition Young Voices Awards 2026: Share your story and help shape the transition
20 April 2026 - The Energy Community Secretariat has launched the second edition of the Just Transition Young Voices Awards, inviting young people to submit short videos
Serbia needs EUR 27 billion to reach decarbonization goals
17 April 2026 - Serbia needs EUR 27 billion to reach its decarbonization goals, according to Milan Laković, Executive Director for Finance at power utility EPS