Renewables
Adolf Goetzberger Award 2026: Apply with innovative solar solutions and win EUR 25,000
25 June 2025 - The Adolf Goetzberger Award, which recognizes innovation in solar, energy storage, smart grids, and power system efficiency, has invited applications for 2026.
Grants for public institutions’ solar projects in Romania top EUR 500 million
25 June 2025 - The number of grants for solar energy projects at public institutions across Romania has increased to 1,046
Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
25 June 2025 - With its system solutions, products, and services, Hitachi Energy contributes to sustainable energy and a better future, Igor Anđelković said at BEF 2025.
Greece to rely on carbon price, renewables potential in green hydrogen development
25 June 2025 - Despite early efforts to develop green hydrogen and its first regulatory framework, Greece finds itself on a steep curve.
OMV Petrom enters Bulgarian solar power market as partner in one of biggest projects
24 June 2025 - As part of its decarbonization efforts, Romanian hydrocarbons producer OMV Petrom is strengthening its presence in neighboring Bulgaria
Turning abandoned coal mines into PV plants could boost global solar capacity by 15%
24 June 2025 - Greece and three Western Balkan countries are among the global leaders in projects to build solar at abandoned coal mines.
Alteo building solar park with battery storage for MOL Group
23 June 2025 - MOL's 37.4 MW solar power plant with BESS of 40 MWh will contribute to the energy independence of its oil and gas complex in Algyő
Coal power plant Maritsa East 3 plans to build solar plant, 200 MW battery system
23 June 2025 - Maritsa East 3 plans to use the existing grid infrastructure for the green energy project, says Vasil Shtonov, CEO of ContourGlobal Bulgaria
Federation of BiH launches grants program for prosumers
20 June 2025 - The grants program is expected to cover around 500 households a year and boost renewable electricity production by 4.2 GWh.
Slovenia preparing hydrogen action plan until 2030
20 June 2025 - Hydrogen is expected to help Slovenia decarbonize its industry, transportation, and energy.
Virtual power plants: How they work and who can benefit from extra income
19 June 2025 - Virtual power plants can provide additional income for new electricity producers and consumers who can adjust consumption or store energy.
Dimitar Dimitrov: Battery developers should seek insurance in early project stages
19 June 2025 - Developers of BESS should engage with insurers or specialized brokers as early as the project development stage, said Dimitar Dimitrov.
MET Group inaugurates Hungary’s largest battery energy storage system
19 June 2025 - MET Group installed a battery energy storage system of 40 MW and a two-hour duration at its gas power plant Dunamenti near Budapest
WEF: Global energy transition picks up pace
19 June 2025 - The World Economic Forum's latest report shows the fastest energy transition progress since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Slovenia’s EUR 150 million smart grid leap
18 June 2025 - The five electricity distribution firms in Slovenia will invest more than EUR 150 million by the end of March 2026
Spain’s voltage control was insufficient at time of April blackout
18 June 2025 - The total blackout in the Iberian Peninsula on April 28 was caused by overvoltage, with several factors contributing to the crash