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Satellite dishes get new life, hosting solar panels for data center
26 June 2025 - A Swiss firm converted its unused satellite dishes into solar dishes to power its data center, using SolarEdge-s inverters and optimizers.
Solar power exceeds Bulgaria’s entire electricity demand for first time
25 June 2025 - For the first time, photovoltaic production alone surpassed power consumption in Bulgaria – for two hours
Adolf Goetzberger Award 2026: Apply with innovative solar solutions and win EUR 25,000
25 June 2025 - The Adolf Goetzberger Award, which recognizes innovation in solar, energy storage, smart grids, and power system efficiency, has invited applications for 2026.
Grants for public institutions’ solar projects in Romania top EUR 500 million
25 June 2025 - The number of grants for solar energy projects at public institutions across Romania has increased to 1,046
Court ruling brings risk of reversal of power market liberalization in Kosovo*
25 June 2025 - A court in Kosovo* supported the claims of one company, suspending its obligation to purchase electricity in the free market
Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
25 June 2025 - With its system solutions, products, and services, Hitachi Energy contributes to sustainable energy and a better future, Igor Anđelković said at BEF 2025.
Greece to rely on carbon price, renewables potential in green hydrogen development
25 June 2025 - Despite early efforts to develop green hydrogen and its first regulatory framework, Greece finds itself on a steep curve.
WISE Serbia mentorship program successfully completed: trust, support, and personal growth
24 June 2025 - The first mentorship program of the WISE Serbia women’s network in sustainable energy, the green economy, and climate action was successfully concluded with an event held in Belgrade
Ireland ends coal use – Spain, Italy, Greece set to follow
24 June 2025 - The last coal plants in several countries in the European Union are operating only barely or occasionally
OMV Petrom enters Bulgarian solar power market as partner in one of biggest projects
24 June 2025 - As part of its decarbonization efforts, Romanian hydrocarbons producer OMV Petrom is strengthening its presence in neighboring Bulgaria
Turning abandoned coal mines into PV plants could boost global solar capacity by 15%
24 June 2025 - Greece and three Western Balkan countries are among the global leaders in projects to build solar at abandoned coal mines.
Alteo building solar park with battery storage for MOL Group
23 June 2025 - MOL's 37.4 MW solar power plant with BESS of 40 MWh will contribute to the energy independence of its oil and gas complex in Algyő
Coal power plant Maritsa East 3 plans to build solar plant, 200 MW battery system
23 June 2025 - Maritsa East 3 plans to use the existing grid infrastructure for the green energy project, says Vasil Shtonov, CEO of ContourGlobal Bulgaria
North Macedonia, Kosovo* planning 400 kV power interconnection
23 June 2025 - TSOs of North Macedonia and Kosovo* are developing a project for a 400 kV interconnection between Tetovo and Prizren and other grid upgrades
Federation of BiH launches grants program for prosumers
20 June 2025 - The grants program is expected to cover around 500 households a year and boost renewable electricity production by 4.2 GWh.
EU institutions reach deal on CBAM simplification
20 June 2025 - Colegislators in Brussels struck a provisional agreement on simplifying CBAM. There is no delay in scope for countries neighboring the EU.