Electricity
Voltalia secures EUR 99 million loan for Karavasta solar power plant
25 April 2023 - The construction of the 140 MW Karavasta solar power plant, the first utility-scale PV project in Albania, started in July
EU to abolish free CO2 emission allowances for companies in 2034
25 April 2023 - The EU has passed the reform of the CO2 Emissions Trading System including a carbon border tax and passed a law on the Social Climate Fund
Serbia’s DSO Elektrodistribucija Srbije launches smart meter procurement
24 April 2023 - The deadline for bids to modernize the measuring infrastructure of the distribution system operator is May 3
Serbia to officially commit to phasing out coal by 2050
22 April 2023 - Obligation on decarbonization are part of the bill on the ratification of contract on guarantees for the EUR 300 million loan
CWP Europe, PowerChina Resources sign investment contract for Vetrozelena wind farm in Serbia
21 April 2023 - The contract was signed by Executive Vice President of PowerChina Resources He Shiyou and CEO of CWP Europe Dimitar Enchev
Greece’s PPC buys out minority stakeholder in five Romanian power utilities
21 April 2023 - Greece-based PPC agreed with Fondul Proprietatea to buy its stakes in five power distribution and supply firms in Romania
Kosovo* police arrest CEO of government-owned power utility KEK
20 April 2023 - Chief Executive Officer of Kosovo Energy Corp. Nagip Krasniqi is in detention for up to 48 hours on charges of corruption
Vasko Stefanov is new head of North Macedonia’s utility ESM
20 April 2023 - At the handover ceremony, Kovačevski and Stefanov wished each other success in the upcoming challenges
Belgrade Energy Forum 2023 is approaching – new speakers and sponsors revealed!
20 April 2023 - The great interest in the energy conference of the year, which is what many call BEF 2023, was confirmed by a record response from sponsors and institutional partners. To secure your spot, register by April 30.
Albania to issue call for 300 MW solar power auction by June
19 April 2023 - In the first of the forthcoming three solar power auctions, Albania is offering PPAs and CfDs for 300 MW in total capacity
Statkraft working on its first solar project in Croatia
19 April 2023 - In Southeastern Europe, Statkraft only has power plants in Albania and Turkey, but it is trading electricity throughout the region
EU launches EUR 750 million call for energy infrastructure projects under CEF Energy
19 April 2023 - CEF Energy has been set up to support studies and construction works. It has a grant budget of EUR 5.84 billion for the period 2021-2027.
Croatia earmarks subsidies for firms for batteries to store green energy
18 April 2023 - The public call was issued by the Ministry Economy and Sustainable Development
Heavy industry’s transition to clean energy
18 April 2023 - Heavy industry’s transition to clean energy
Kosovo* secures EUR 160 million in loans from IMF for renewable energy investments
18 April 2023 - The IMF earmarked EUR 260 million package for Kosovo* for solar and wind power projects and a stand-by arrangement, Minister Murati said
Homeowners in Serbian city of Niš install solar power plant on their three buildings
18 April 2023 - A homeowner community in three apartment buildings in Niš installed rooftop photovoltaic panels, becoming the first prosumer in its category