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Empowering the next generation: Youth engagement as a pillar of the Energy Transition
26 January 2026 - From youth engagement to real impact: how young people can accelerate fast & fair renewables through local projects and energy communities.
Montenegro’s landfill gas power plant entering electricity market
24 January 2026 - The first landfill gas power plant in the Western Balkans is in test operation, at the Možura landfill in Montenegro
Concession agreement signed for 50 MW Vlašić wind farm in BiH
23 January 2026 - EPBiH's wind farm Vlašić will have up to nine turbines, generating between 112 GWh and 116 GWh annually
Montenegro’s EPCG signs contract for Otilovići small hydropower plant
23 January 2026 - The contract, worth EUR 6.8 million excluding VAT, was concluded following an open tender, according to the announcement
Slovenia opens its first highway solar power plant
23 January 2026 - Slovenia’s road management firm DARS installed a solar power plant on a noise barrier at a highway, the first of its kind in the country
Turkey’s first large solar-BESS power plant inaugurated
23 January 2026 - Oze Grup has built a 49 MW photovoltaic facility with a 34 MWh battery storage system. It is the first such hybrid power plant in Turkey.
Eleport secures funds for EV charging expansion in Croatia, Slovenia
22 January 2026 - Teleport operates a total of 800 charging points including over 400 fast charging points in six EU countries
HEP plans to build 91 MW solar power plant on Adriatic coast
22 January 2026 - The photovoltaic facility will be slightly smaller than the 99 MW Korlat system - HEP’s largest, which it is building nearby
North Macedonia’s MEMO power exchange starts work with BSP on intraday segment launch
22 January 2026 - North Macedonia's MEMO signed a deal with the Slovenian BSP Energy Exchange for the provision of trading platforms and a clearing platform
Urban industrial symbiosis: a path towards sustainable partnerships
22 January 2026 - Urban industrial symbiosis can unlock major energy efficiency gains by connecting industry and cities, boosting resilience, competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU.
Twin pumped storage hydropower projects in Greece get environmental approval
22 January 2026 - Proposals for pumped storage hydropower plants Flampouro and Trani Rachi in northern Greece obtained environmental conditions
Davos: China reaffirms green agenda as US slams EU’s net-zero goal
21 January 2026 - China reiterated its commitment to green development, in contrast to the US, whose commerce secretary said in Davos that America should rely on oil and gas
Energy Community Secretariat seeks expert for its Centre for Renewables Acceleration
21 January 2026 - The Energy Community Secretariat is seeking a senior expert with a thorough understanding of renewable energy planning and permitting workflows
US firm eyes construction of three gas-fired power plants in BiH
21 January 2026 - Representatives of US companies and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have visited BiH
Greece adds 340 MW of wind farms in 2025, acceleration seen for this year
21 January 2026 - New wind capacity came in at 340 MW in Greece last year, with 76 onshore turbines installed, according to HWEA
Energy Community invites applications for 10th Summer School
21 January 2026 - The Energy Community has invited postgraduates, researchers, and young professionals to apply for the 10th Summer School in Tirana, Albania