Slovenia endorses key green energy, grid investments
05 February 2026 - Slovenia selected a range of PV, battery storage and grid projects eligible for support via the European Union's Modernisation Fund
Slovenia earmarks EUR 1.13 billion for gradual closure of Velenje coal mine
05 February 2026 - Coal mining in Velenje is planned to end by 2033, with mine closure activities expected to proceed gradually until 2045
Serbia seeks France’s support for first phase of nuclear program
04 February 2026 - France is Serbia’s strategic partner in the energy sector, Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović
GEN-I to optimize operation of R.Power’s battery system in Romania
04 February 2026 - GEN-I and R.Power signed a long-term optimization agreement for the Scornicești battery energy storage system (BESS) in Romania.
Saudi Arabia to build 2 GW of solar power in Turkey within 5 GW deal
04 February 2026 - Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for its companies to build solar power plants totaling 2 GW in two provinces in Turkey
Serbia’s power utility EPS boosts profit to over EUR 360 million in 2025
03 February 2026 - Elektroprivreda Srbije posted a profit of RSD 42.3 billion for 2025, a significant increase from 2024, when net income was RSD 26.1 billion
NGEN Group enters Latvia with EUR 50 million investment
03 February 2026 - NGEN Group took over Latvian firm Liepāja ESS to implement a standalone BESS project for 100 MW in operating power and a capacity of 200 MWh
North Macedonia unveils EUR 5.7 billion plan for new power plants, energy storage
02 February 2026 - North Macedonia's 2026 plan includes 67 power plant projects of at least 1 MW each, for investments totaling an estimated EUR 3.74 billion
Croatia, Serbia jointly install solar power plants at 30 public buildings
02 February 2026 - The investments were implemented through the Energy Efficient Communities - ENGAGE project, according to NALED
Romanian tomato grower to halve costs by installing own cogeneration units
02 February 2026 - One of the largest greenhouse tomato growers in Romania is about to start generating power and heat and capturing CO2
Renewables grant call issued for municipalities, energy communities in BiH
02 February 2026 - The EU4CAET Grant Facility launched its first call for proposals for community-led sustainable energy projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mickoski: Western Balkans should unite to attract investments in data centers, electricity production
30 January 2026 - Speaking to TV21 regarding messages from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Hristijan Mickoski pointed out that he is working on this