Renewables
INA gets EUR 15 million grant for hydrogen production for transport
18 March 2025 - Croatian oil and gas company INA received funds for its project for the production and distribution of hydrogen in transport
PPC begins construction of 165 MW solar farm with BESS in Bulgaria
18 March 2025 - PPC Group is accelerating its expansion in the Balkans by laying the foundation stone for its Colosseum solar power project in Bulgaria
Montenegro adopts new energy law
17 March 2025 - A new Law on Energy will allow citizens to become active participants in the electricity market in Montenegro
Turkey’s Kontek to take over solar project in North Macedonia
17 March 2025 - Kontek plans to acquire an 85% stake in Asi Trade-M, the company developing the 111 MW solar power project
Plug-in solar systems: a rapidly growing trend in Europe
14 March 2025 - Plug-in solar systems, also known as balcony solar power plants, allow for the quick and easy harnessing of solar energy
Greece plans 4.7 GW of commercial battery storage projects
14 March 2025 - The much-awaited ministerial decree for zero-subsidy standalone battery systems has been published in Greece.
Serbia’s first-ever tokenization in energy sector: Saraorci solar project yields 6% interest
13 March 2025 - The first tokenization in Serbia's energy sector has been completed, with AVR Solar Park selling tokens worth EUR 600,300
Huge investment in EU grid expansion, flexibility could slash power prices 30% by 2040
13 March 2025 - Due to delays in grid expansion, over 800 GW of wind and solar capacity are still awaiting connection, Allianz Research warns
14 GW of energy storage capacity under construction in Europe
12 March 2025 - There are 147 energy storage projects under construction in Europe, totaling 14 GW, according to the European Energy Storage Inventory
Montenegro’s EPCG discussed BESS project with companies from US, China, Japan, region
11 March 2025 - Elektroprivreda Crne Gore said in September that it started the preparations to install battery energy storage systems
EV owners could save EUR 2,900 through smart charging, providing flexibility services
11 March 2025 - EV owners can achieve savings by using off-peak charging, V1G (time-of-use) charging, and V2G charging, according to Eurelectric and EY
Eksim Energy completes part of Turkey’s second-largest PV park
11 March 2025 - The first phase, 45 MW, of the Şanlıurfa Viranşehir solar park in southeastern Turkey started commercial operation, Eksim Energy revealed
The shifting landscape of hydrogen: a reality check and the need for a coherent strategy
11 March 2025 - Today, the hydrogen narrative is less about large-scale ambitions and more about pragmatic realism.
Energy efficiency, renewables in rural communities in Serbia’s Zlatibor region
11 March 2025 - Rural areas around Priboj, Čajetina and Arilje in Serbia have been heavily affected for years by power cuts. However, solutions do exist
Hydropower plant Ulog in BiH receives energy license
11 March 2025 - EFT Group's Ulog hydropower plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was completed last year, won regulatory clearance for regular operation
European Hydrogen Bank’s auction four times oversubscribed
10 March 2025 - The European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction for the production of renewable hydrogen has attracted 61 bids for projects in 11 countries