Region/EU
Agrivoltaics: Accelerating Europe’s decarbonisation while protecting land, food production and energy security
17 March 2026 - Agrivoltaics can help Europe decarbonise faster by combining solar power and agriculture on the same land, while supporting farmers, rural economies and energy security.
Von der Leyen: EU considering natural gas price cap to curb electricity prices
12 March 2026 - These measures have gained renewed urgency as natural gas prices have skyrocketed due to the conflict between US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other
The moonshot moment for energy communities: expectations from the Citizens Energy Package
12 March 2026 - Can the EU’s Citizens Energy Package unlock the full potential of energy communities? REScoop experts examine targets, finance, grids and regulation.
There is no power price crisis in Europe – analysis
11 March 2026 - Intervening in wholesale electricity markets would increase costs for consumers, while undermining investor confidence, according to a paper that Eurelectric commissioned
Von der Leyen: EU wants to be part of global nuclear revival
11 March 2026 - Reducing the share of nuclear energy was a “strategic mistake” that has exposed Europe to volatile fossil fuel imports, said Ursula von der Leyen
Governments in Southeastern Europe launch measures to contain fuel price surge
10 March 2026 - In light of the Iran war, several Balkan countries have moved to ease the jump in fuel prices
PPC, Metlen ink regional deal for 1.5 GW in batteries
05 March 2026 - Greece-based PPC Group and Metlen Energy and Metals are joining forces to develop battery energy storage projects of up to 3 GWh in total
Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 – leaders of energy transition convening in Serbia’s capital on May 11-12
04 March 2026 - Balkan Green Energy News has scheduled its Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 for May 11-12. As many as 500 participants are expected for the fourth edition of SEE's premier B2B and B2G energy conference.
ENTSOG: Renewable gas injections in EU grids increase 12%
03 March 2026 - The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas has published its report on annual renewable gas injections into gas networks
Green hydrogen or lost leadership? Europe must act before China wins
27 February 2026 - Europe’s green hydrogen ambitions face weak demand and high costs. To compete with China, the EU must shape market design and build industry now.
EU decision to ban Russian gas is legal grey zone from Energy Community’s perspective
26 February 2026 - The Energy Community Secretariat is organizing the Vienna Forum on European Energy Law, in partnership with Kinstellar
Europe adds 19.1 GW of wind power in 2025 – EU lags behind targets
26 February 2026 - Germany accounted for 30% of European growth of 19.1 GW last year, according to WindEurope. Turkey remains dominant in the southeast.
US landing LNG deals to supply Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans
25 February 2026 - A group of European and Balkan countries agreed with the US to enhance gas supply, primarily by purchasing its LNG
Electric vehicles clearly dominate European city bus market
23 February 2026 - Last year 60% of new city buses in the EU were powered by electricity, and hydrogen, according to Transport & Environment
Aurora: Romania, Bulgaria among top 10 European battery markets
23 February 2026 - Romania and Bulgaria are among the frontrunners in Aurora Energy Research's new European Battery Markets Attractiveness Report
Coal miners’ woes threaten electricity production across region
20 February 2026 - Miners at Romania’s coal complex CE Oltenia have staged protests, including hunger strikes, over plans to scrap meal vouchers and cut wages