North Macedonia
Greece, North Macedonia reach final investment decision on natural gas interconnector
30 October 2023 - Greece’s National Natural Gas System Operator - DESFA and North Macedonia’s natural gas transmission firm Nomagas have reached the FID
North Macedonia’s MEPSO denies rumors of share sale to IPTO
26 October 2023 - MEPSO says it plans no transaction with IPTO. Nevertheless, Greek energy majors are on an acquisition spree in the Western Balkans.
Water reservoirs, solar power plants are great match – PV facility installed on Streževo dam in North Macedonia
23 October 2023 - The investment is unique because so far PV plants haven't been installed on the dams, and nearby land of the lakes used for irrigation and water supply
North Macedonia’s utility ESM appoints Viktor Andonov as investment, development chief
12 October 2023 - Energy expert Viktor Andonov joined the Board of Directors of Elektrani na Severna Makedonija as Director for Development and Investments
Andonov: Čebren hydropower plant to accelerate renewables development in North Macedonia
02 October 2023 - The Čebren project, planned decades ago in the ex-Yugoslavia country, will be finally built by the Greek consortium PPC-Archirodon Group
Biggest solar power plant in Western Balkans completed in Novaci in North Macedonia
26 September 2023 - Mey Energy said it commission a 55 MW photovoltaic facility in Novaci in North Macedonia before the end of the month
Bislimoski: Energy transition to make North Macedonia exporter of electricity
19 September 2023 - North Macedonia has increased its electricity generation capacity by 30%, according to Marko Bislimoski
Greek consortium wins bid to build hydropower plant Čebren
14 September 2023 - The hydropower plant is of great importance for the energy transition of North Macedonia as it will help balance renewable energy sources
Toxic tailings dump in North Macedonia to be turned into solar power plant
29 August 2023 - The town of Probištip in North Macedonia will seek an investor to remediate a mining tailings dump and build a solar power plant on the site
North Macedonia’s utility ESM borrows EUR 100 million to solve liquidity issues
23 August 2023 - The emergency liquidity loan will help ESM to maintain its financial resilience and continue to provide its essential services
North Macedonia, Kosovo* to recognize each other’s electricity supply, trading licenses
01 August 2023 - Electricity suppliers and traders from North Macedonia and Kosovo* will be able to operate in both markets, the two regulatory bodies said
Electricity prices for some firms in North Macedonia spiked more then fivefold in 2022
26 July 2023 - These are the results of the study The impact of the crisis induced by the conflict in Ukraine on firms in North Macedonia: Evidence from a micro-survey.
North Macedonia secures EUR 100 million for green transformation of SMEs
17 July 2023 - The credit line is part of the government's measures to support households and businesses amid the economic slowdown and the energy crisis
North Macedonia sets new record in renewable power plant licensing
03 July 2023 - Energy regulator RKE issued more licenses in the first half of 2023 than it did in the record-breaking 2022
North Macedonia to reinstate cheaper afternoon power tariff for households
29 June 2023 - Two years after abolishing it, North Macedonia plans to return the daily period of cheap electricity for households, between 13:00 and 15:00
Solar power plants in Serbia, North Macedonia, Slovenia and Austria: Regulations are key tool to drive investment
06 June 2023 - While the EU members combined appear to make good progress in the field of developing and expanding photovoltaic power plants, countries of Central and Southeast Europe lag far behind current photovoltaic capacities in the EU