Renewables
Croatia proposes investments from EU ETS proceeds of EUR 650 million
28 April 2026 - Within the framework of EU ETS, Croatia is counting on EUR 650 million through 2030 from auctions of greenhouse gas emission allowances
New Akuo is powering up in Southeastern Europe
27 April 2026 - The energy crisis is underscoring the necessity of renewables for energy security, alongside climate goals and competitiveness, CEO of Akuo Bruno Bensasson tells Balkan Green Energy News
PPC to invest EUR 24 billion with focus on Balkan expansion
27 April 2026 - PPC boosted its investment plan to EUR 24 billion by the end of the decade, with a focus on renewable energy, gas power plants and data centers
Serbia moves closer to building Bistrica pumped storage hydropower plant
24 April 2026 - The construction of Bistrica will provide 55 GWh of energy storage capacity and enable the integration of 1.5 GW of renewables
Energy Community Secretariat, Balkan Green Energy News sign MoU to advance clean energy awareness across Balkans
24 April 2026 - The MoU outlines the framework for collaboration, ensuring accurate, timely, and balanced reporting while upholding the media's independence
EPCG, Masdar establishing renewables joint venture in Montenegro
24 April 2026 - EPCG and Masdar are starting a JV in Montenegro with 50% ownership each, for clean energy projects across multiple technologies
Montenegro hosts Ministerial Energy Forum, Energy Investment Dialogue within its Berlin Process chairmanship
23 April 2026 - As part of its chairmanship of the Berlin Process, Montenegro today hosted the Ministerial Energy Forum and the Energy Investment Dialogue
OMV Petrom, Renovatio starting construction of wind parks totaling 305 MW in Romania
23 April 2026 - OMV Petrom and its partner RNV Infrastructure are entering the execution phase for three wind power projects of 305 MW in total
Părău 2 solar project in Romania secured with integrated insurance structure
23 April 2026 - Renewable Energy Insurance Broker (REIB) supports the Părău 2 project with a comprehensive insurance program involving 10 international insurers
BEF 2026 agenda is set – 50 speakers on future of energy in Southeast Europe
22 April 2026 - The agenda is ready for Belgrade Energy Forum - BEF 2026, scheduled for May 11 and 12 and organized by Balkan Green Energy News
Hidroelectrica spearheading next wave of BESS investments in Romania
21 April 2026 - Electricity producers in Romania are investing in several gigawatts of battery storage – for hybrid power plants or standalone systems
Turkish solar panel manufacturers expanding global presence
20 April 2026 - CW Enerji has a provisional USD 750 million deal in the US for its PV modules, while solar panel producer Smart Solar Technologies obtained a global certificate
Chinese Astronergy commissions 31 MW solar park in Romania, plans 14.4 MW BESS
20 April 2026 - Astronergy Solar has begun commercial operation of a 31 MW solar power plant in Romania and plans to build a 14.4 MW battery system
NGEN, Uniper break ground on 100 MWh battery system in Germany
17 April 2026 - The battery system in Wilhelmshaven will balance wind and solar power, supporting grid stability and renewables integration
Parliamentarians from Energy Community discuss energy security with MEPs in Brussels
16 April 2026 - In focus at the Energy Community Parliamentary Plenum in Brussels was the mutual need to integrate energy markets to protect against price and security of supply shocks
Envision inaugurates world’s largest wind-solar power plant
16 April 2026 - In February, the China-based company commissioned the world’s largest single-site battery energy storage system