Renewables financing environment completely reshaped by market instability
Representatives of international financial institutions, banks, and funds discussed new financing models at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026
North Macedonia advances toward European guarantees of origin system as MEMO joins AIB
North Macedonia's National Electricity Market Operator MEMO joined the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) for guarantees of origin
Serbia is OMV Petrom’s main target in Western Balkans for renewables investment
OMV Petrom's VP Narcis Popescu revealed at BEF 2026 that Serbia is its main target in the Western Balkans for expansion in renewables
Greece presents renewable energy spatial plan with restrictions for wind and solar farms
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy issued the spatial plan for renewable energy for public consultation
Energo-Pro upgrades 280 MW hydropower plant in Turkey with PV park
Energo-Pro built a 40 MW photovoltaic system in eastern Turkey and integrated it with its Alpaslan 2 hydroelectric plant of 280 MW
Grzegorz Zieliński to lead EBRD’s operations in South‑Eastern Europe
EBRD's new Managing Director for South‑Eastern Europe Grzegorz Zieliński is assuming the office at the beginning of next month, succeeding Charlotte Ruhe
‘No silver bullet’ for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries, but there are low-hanging fruits
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
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has caused serious disruptions to electricity markets in the Western Balkans, called into question their integration with the EU market, and increased uncertainty for renewable energy investments. If this uncertainty is not resolved relatively quickly, CBAM will produce effects contrary to its intended aim of accelerating decarbonization […]
