Greece achieves record renewables output but also curtailments in 2025
05 February 2026 - Renewable energy production reached a new high last year in Greece, amidst increased curtailments and a low lignite share
Chinese wind turbine supplier Goldwind probed in EU over alleged foreign subsidies
05 February 2026 - The European Commission launched a preliminary investigation in 2024 into several companies active in the EU wind sector, including Goldwind
Saudi Arabia to build 2 GW of solar power in Turkey within 5 GW deal
04 February 2026 - Saudi Arabia signed an agreement for its companies to build solar power plants totaling 2 GW in two provinces in Turkey
North Macedonia unveils EUR 5.7 billion plan for new power plants, energy storage
02 February 2026 - North Macedonia's 2026 plan includes 67 power plant projects of at least 1 MW each, for investments totaling an estimated EUR 3.74 billion
Croatia, Serbia jointly install solar power plants at 30 public buildings
02 February 2026 - The investments were implemented through the Energy Efficient Communities - ENGAGE project, according to NALED
Wind and solar investors set up renewable energy association RES Montenegro
02 February 2026 - The RES Montenegro association will seek to facilitate and attract investments in the country’s renewable energy sector
GGF seeks to hire new board member to help shape growth strategy
02 February 2026 - The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has invited applications for the position of an independent non-executive director, tasked with providing strategic leadership
Renewables grant call issued for municipalities, energy communities in BiH
02 February 2026 - The EU4CAET Grant Facility launched its first call for proposals for community-led sustainable energy projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Šoštanj authorities demand clear benefits for citizens from Slovenia’s first floating solar plant
30 January 2026 - State-owned power utility HSE hopes that construction on Slovenia's first floating solar power plant could begin in late 2027
Romania preparing to build giant AI hub, data centers
29 January 2026 - Romania is developing its Black Sea AI Gigafactory project, of up to EUR 5 billion, and several other investments in new technologies
Montenegro identifies 16.3 GW of low-conflict solar and wind potential
29 January 2026 - The Montenegro Energy Growth and Acceleration project was implemented by The Nature Conservancy and Montenegrin NGO Eco-Team
Record battery installations in EU in 2025 as Bulgaria enters top 3
28 January 2026 - The European Union added 27.1 GWh of battery capacity last year, marking a 12th consecutive record – driven by utility-scale storage