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‘No silver bullet’ for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries, but there are low-hanging fruits
19 May 2026 - While there is no silver bullet for the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries, there are some low-hanging fruits, said the participants of a panel within Belgrade Energy Forum – BEF 2026
CBAM may hinder decarbonization and renewables, contrary to its intended aim
18 May 2026 - The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has caused serious disruptions to electricity markets...
NGEN: Smart batteries, AI are energy transition bedrock
18 May 2026 - The energy system of the future is decentralized, dynamic, and software-controlled, NGEN Group's representatives pointed out at BEF 2026
Governing the Unseen: Interdependencies in Europe’s Digital–Energy Transition and Sovereignty
18 May 2026 - The growing digital-energy nexus is reshaping Europe’s energy transition, creating new opportunities and challenges for resilience, competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
Balkan TSOs face green transition challenge: grids must keep pace with energy shift
18 May 2026 - Investments in grids, digitalization, and energy storage are key to ensuring security of electricity supply amid rapid decarbonization, representatives of regional TSOs said at Belgrade Energy Forum (BEF 2026)
Western Balkan energy ministers: Alternative supply routes, regional cooperation are key to energy security
15 May 2026 - Energy ministers from Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia met at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026
Greece’s Papastavrou: Serbia, North Macedonia to join Vertical Corridor with gas interconnections
15 May 2026 - Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece Stavros Papastavrou said the Vertical Corridor would be expanded to North Macedonia and Serbia
A strong 2040 EU energy efficiency framework is an imperative for energy security, competitiveness and affordability
15 May 2026 - Energy efficiency must remain at the heart of EU energy policy after 2030 to strengthen energy independence, cut bills and protect citizens from future crises.
Ag. Dimitrios shutdown today leaves Greece with last coal plant
15 May 2026 - Today is the last day of operation of the Agios Dimitrios thermoelectric station, Greece's largest lignite-fired facility
Japan-based PowerX eyes battery investments with EPCG, factory in Montenegro
14 May 2026 - PowerX from western Japan signed a deal with Montenegro's state-owned EPCG on planning 500 MWh of battery storage in the Balkan country
EVN Macedonia puts BESS of 10 MW into operation at its solar park
13 May 2026 - EVN Macedonia commissioned a battery energy storage system within its Probištip photovoltaic plant in North Macedonia
Energy companies in Western Balkans confront dual mandate – keeping supply secure while accelerating green transition
13 May 2026 - Companies in the region have challenges in energy security, decarbonization and digitalization, and the key is investing in production, the grid and batteries, according to the panel on power system transition at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026
Asanović: Montenegro expects European Commission to clear market coupling by end-June
12 May 2026 - Ivan Asanović, CEO of Montenegro's transmission system operator, participated in the panel on transmission grid development at BEF 2026
Matejić: Serbia’s grid to integrate 12 GW of renewables in next six years
12 May 2026 - Jelena Matejić, General Manager of Elektromreža Srbije, took part in a panel on transmission grids at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026
Šahmanović at BEF 2026: Montenegro set to close energy chapter of EU accession talks
12 May 2026 - BEF 2026 was opened by Energy Community Secretariat Director Artur Lorkowski and Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović
Božinovska at BEF 2026: Regional cooperation is not a choice, but a necessity
11 May 2026 - The fourth edition of Belgrade Energy Forum (BEF 2026) has brought together 500 participants