Electricity
EU allows Romania to delay shutdown of coal plants until end-2029
24 October 2025 - Amid delays in gas power projects, the European Commission approved Romania's request to push back the closure of several coal-fired systems
European Commission: Russian gas ban doesn’t include transit to Serbia, BiH
24 October 2025 - Balkan Green Energy News asked the European Commission to clarify if the supply of Russian gas to Serbia and BiH would be halted as of January 1, 2026
Romania issues call for additional wind power auction for 290 MW
24 October 2025 - Wind farm project developers in Romania can bid by November 24 for state aid in the form of contracts for difference – CfDs
Montenegro, Italy sign memorandum on electricity market coupling
24 October 2025 - A new deal paved the way for electricity market coupling and installing the second cable within the Monita interconnector under the Adriatic
Croatia allocates EUR 50 million for prosumers in business sector to install BESS
23 October 2025 - Battery energy storage systems offer additional benefits for companies that produce their own electricity
Repono acquires BESS project for 404 MWh in Romania
23 October 2025 - The Argeș project reached a ready-to-build stage. It has a contract with Transelectrica for a grid connection
France, Slovenia sign declaration on nuclear energy
22 October 2025 - Slovenia and France signed a declaration on nuclear energy cooperation during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit
North Macedonia launches decarbonization guide for small businesses
22 October 2025 - The Economic Chamber of North Macedonia, with the EU's support, has developed the country’s first decarbonization guide for small businesses
Romanian power distributor Electrica to build 15 battery systems totaling 1 GWh
22 October 2025 - The battery storage systems would boost Electrica’s ability to respond dynamically to fluctuations in consumption and production
Montenegro’s EPCG appoints Bojan Đordan as acting CEO
21 October 2025 - Bojan Đordan is assuming the top position in EPCG after leading the state-owned utility's sector for renewable energy sources
Serbia warns of gas crisis as EU transit ban threatens Balkan Stream supply
21 October 2025 - Serbia is in a very difficult situation because, as of January 1, 2026, it won’t be able to receive Russian natural gas via Bulgaria, according to the Ministry of Mining and Energy
SANY International takes over large PV-BESS project in southwestern Romania
21 October 2025 - Sany International (Singapore) acquired a project for a solar power plant of 95 MW in peak capacity combined with 218 MWh in battery storage
Sunotec secures financing for Bulgarian BESS, renewables portfolio
20 October 2025 - The projects for standalone battery energy storage systems are part of the government's RESTORE program, according to Sunotec
Two large photovoltaic parks commissioned in Albania in 2025
20 October 2025 - In the first eight months of this year, Albania added two solar parks of 150 MW in total and a hydropower system of 48.9 MW to its transmission grid
Romania’s coal town Turceni starts EUR 380 million green energy transformation
20 October 2025 - Turceni is dependent on the local coal power plant, so the municipal authority is turning to agrivoltaics, energy storage and green hydrogen
Energy Community’s CBAM Readiness Tracker: Western Balkans still far from exemption as full implementation nears
20 October 2025 - The Energy Community’s 2025 CBAM Readiness Tracker suggests efforts to meet the exemption criteria for electricity are gaining momentum