Greek coal region of Megalopolis opens new chapter after lignite
Megalopolis, in the Peloponnese peninsula, is one of Greece's two coal regions, along with Western Macedonia
EU donates EUR 240 million to Serbia for environment, energy efficiency
The EU approved EUR 240 million in non-repayable assistance to Serbia from IPA funds for projects worth an overall EUR 325.2 million
North Macedonia raising capacity threshold for prosumers, speeding up permitting
Under the proposed changes, the threshold for rooftop solar would be increased to 10 kW for households and 70 kW for businesses.
Nofar Energy set to secure financing for 515 MW of solar in Romania
Nofar is set to secure a EUR 68 million loan from the EBRD for three projects in Romania, including the 265.5 MW Corbii Mari solar park.
NGEN Group launches 9.4 MW battery project in Poland; more large-scale investments underway
NGEN Group launched an energy storage project in Poland, which is a significant step in its expansion into the country's market
WindEurope urges Germany to drop negative bidding in wind auctions, switch to CfDs
Germany’s auction for 2.5 GW of offshore wind failed to attract bids, exposing the inadequacy of negative bidding, says WindEurope.
Renewables keep top spot in Greece’s power mix despite surge in curtailments
In the first half of 2025, curtailments amounted to 1,327 GWh, equivalent to 9.6% of Greece’s total renewable electricity output.
Court suspends Hidroelectrica’s hydropower project by stopping deforestation
The almost complete Răstolița hydropower project in Romania, started in the late 1980s, is stuck again over a dispute regarding deforestation