Renewables
Balkans mostly lag behind 2022 global renewables growth but solar power picks up pace
22 March 2023 - The world added a record 295 GW of renewable electricity capacity last year, increasing the stock by 9.6%, IRENA said
Greece slashes allowed capacity for prosumers, tightens rules for energy communities
22 March 2023 - The Greek government passed a new extensive law covering many different aspects of renewable installations
Fintel selects Windey as preferred supplier for giant wind park in Serbia
21 March 2023 - Italy-based Fintel intends to purchase wind turbines from Zhejiang Windey for its 854 MW Maestrale Ring project in north Serbia
Cyprus power grid can’t handle more renewables without upgrades, storage
21 March 2023 - Without improvements, grid operator TSOC will be disconnecting renewable electricity units more often as the share of green energy grows
Axpo signs PPA deal in Croatia with Taaleri Energia, Encro
21 March 2023 - The deal is the first 10-year power purchase agreement in Croatia for the Swiss renewables producer and trader
Montenegro gives initial clearance for major solar power projects
21 March 2023 - The Government of Montenegro issued urban planning and technical requirements for three planned photovoltaic units of 265 MW in total
EU’s electricity market design reform deemed as temperate, positive step
17 March 2023 - In its usual manner, the European Commission has come up with middle-of-the-road solutions for its electricity market design reform
Romania’s Hidroelectrica partners with Masdar to develop renewables
17 March 2023 - Hidroelectrica established a joint venture partnership with Masdar from the United Arab Emirates for the development of renewable energy projects
Government of Serbia adopts changes to renewables law
17 March 2023 - The Government of Serbia adopted the amendments to the Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources and passed them on to parliament
Number of prosumers in Albania surpasses one thousand
16 March 2023 - The number of prosumers with solar power panels on the electricity distribution network in Albania has reached 1,025
Second Solar Camp for Young Leaders is underway in Serbia
16 March 2023 - Participants in the second Solar Camp for Young Leaders in Serbia are getting acquainted with renewable energy production
GIZ to organize training course for solar panel installers in Serbia
15 March 2023 - The number of trainees at the School Center of the Energy Net Academy in Kać is limited. All candidates must file applications.
EBRD lends EUR 300 million to Serbia for power utility EPS, energy reforms
15 March 2023 - EBRD approved a loan to Serbia for the liquidity of state-owned energy company EPS and the country's energy sector reforms
Investors can bid to install 100 MW solar power plant in Sokolac in BiH
15 March 2023 - The site for a 100 MW solar power plant in Sokolac in eastern BiH spans 150 hectares. The municipality has launched the concession procedure.
EU presents proposals for electricity market design reform
14 March 2023 - The revision to the electricity market design is aimed at switching away from short-term markets, boosting electrification and renewables and protecting consumers
Renewables permits in Greece nearing 100 GW but grid lacks capacity
14 March 2023 - An overwhelming number of projects in Greece have producer certificates but grid issues remain – 1 GW in operational PV systems is offline