North Macedonia
New wind farm to produce one-fifth of North Macedonia’s current power output
12 June 2024 - One of the first foreign investments in the new government's term will be a wind park, according to Hristijan Mickoski
GGF-backed Bogoslovec wind farm is model for green energy investments in Balkans
11 June 2024 - BNB Kompani and the Green for Growth Fund celebrated the opening of the Bogoslovec wind farm
North Macedonia’s new government to introduce ministry of energy
10 June 2024 - The changes are introduced by a new law proposed by the prime minister–designate of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski
Fortis Group expands presence in Balkans by taking over two biogas power plants in Serbia
29 May 2024 - Fortis Group is completing the purchase of two biogas power plants in Pančevo, Serbia, COO Velimir Gavrilović announced at Belgrade Energy Forum
North Macedonia: ‘Solar El Dorado’ cuts electricity imports to 2.75%
02 May 2024 - In 2023, North Macedonia's new solar capacity increased by as much as 251% compared to 2022
Solar power plants in North Macedonian industrial zones to supply exporters to EU
23 April 2024 - Solar power plants in industrial zones in North Macedonia will enable manufacturers exporting their products to the EU to avoid CBAM
North Macedonia eyes first market coupling with some EU member state in 2026
19 April 2024 - Coupling electricity markets with EU countries is very important for the EU membership candidate states, MEMO CEO Simon Shutinoski said
Green loans in North Macedonia grow 30% but their share remains low
11 April 2024 - The National Bank of North Macedonia has recorded an increase in green loans by 2.8 times since 2019, while growth in 2023 amounted to 29.1%.
Government of North Macedonia sends two energy bills to parliament
13 March 2024 - North Macedonia is about to regulate renewables with a separate law, which the government passed alongside the changes to the Law on Energy
North Macedonia picks Turkey-based Fides for photovoltaic plants in industrial zones
11 March 2024 - Turkish company Fides Elektrik Enerjisi was selected for a solar power public-private partnership in North Macedonia
EVN completes photovoltaic plant in Probištip in North Macedonia
08 March 2024 - EVN Macedonia elektrani put into operation a photovoltaic plant in Probištip of 10.9 MW. It...
Viktor Andonov joins Belgrade Energy Forum 2024 in May: ESM earmarks EUR 1 billion for decarbonization
26 February 2024 - Viktor Andonov from North Macedonia's power utility Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM) will participate at Belgrade Energy Forum 2024
North Macedonia, Slovenia discuss building small modular reactors with US, UK
08 February 2024 - Slovenia had already shown interest in this innovative technology, while North Macedonia's decision is a new development
UPDATE: North Macedonia prepares first agreements with strategic investors for solar power plants, cogeneration
05 February 2024 - The first four projects are solar power plants Pehčevo and Stipion, cogeneration facility Skopje, and a photovoltaic plant with gas engines
North Macedonia posts 160% growth in 2023 in new renewables capacity
29 January 2024 - Renewable electricity capacity in North Macedonia increased by 551.2 MW over the last two years, of which 399 MW in 2023
NGOs: Lack of political will, intricate procedures hinder renewables in North Macedonia, Serbia
23 January 2024 - By analyzing the political, economic and regulatory frameworks, the study offers an overview of the challenges and opportunities in the two countries