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Romania to launch talks on MoU with Serbia for Đerdap 3 pumped storage project

The Romanian government has approved the start of negotiations and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Serbia

Electricity

Romania Serbia

June 19, 2026

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Montenegro’s EPCG to develop virtual power plant

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore is developing a flexibility management platform

Digitalisation and AI

Montenegro

June 18, 2026

Solarpro installs 602 MWh battery system in Bulgaria, setting new regional record

The BESS installed by Solarpro is the by far the largest such facility in Bulgaria and the wider region

Electricity

Bulgaria

June 18, 2026

First phase of Aukera’s 250 MW/500 MWh battery project in Romania comes online

Aukera Energy has commissioned the first, 150 MW phase of its Gura battery energy storage system in Romania

Energy Storage

Romania

June 17, 2026

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Serbia, MOL sign shareholders’ agreement on oil company NIS management

The shareholders’ agreement defines how NIS would be managed in the future

Energy Crisis

Serbia

June 16, 2026

Serbia pledges to begin EPS workforce optimization by early 2027 under IMF deal

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the third review under the Policy Coordination Instrument for Serbia

Electricity

Serbia

June 16, 2026

Latest News

Romania to launch talks on MoU with Serbia for Đerdap 3 pumped storage project

The Romanian government has approved the start of negotiations and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Serbia

Electricity

Romania Serbia

June 19, 2026

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Capalo AI signs optimization agreement for hybrid power plant in Greece

Finland-based Capalo AI is now fully licensed to operate as a renewable energy sources aggregator in Greece

Digitalisation and AI

Greece

June 19, 2026

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Government of Federation of BiH adopts draft law on gas

The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has adopted a draft law on gas

Fosil fuels

Bosnia and Herzegovina

June 19, 2026

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Rimac Technology kicks off battery production for BMW

BMW and Rimac Technology agreed to cooperate on the electric car battery units in April 2024

Mobility

Croatia

June 19, 2026

Greek CCS initiative advances, industry awaits European ETS review

Greece moves forward with its carbon capture and storage (CCS) program, with positive developments taking place in infrastructure lately. The entire initiative is comprised of an underground CO2 storage in Prinos, offshore Kavala, together with new pipelines to carry the gas from industries to the Revythoussa island in Attica for liquefaction. Energean, who is responsible […]

Fosil fuels

Greece

June 19, 2026

Statement of the Day

EPCG NET Energy Symposium Montenegro energy transition

EPCG NET Energy Symposium in Montenegro: energy transition is opportunity for stronger economy, energy independence

Energy Symposium EPCG NET in Montenegro, organized by state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore, opened with a message that the energy transition has become a central developmental, economic and security issue

Renewables

Montenegro

June 12, 2026

North Macedonia close to decision to build Čebren pumped storage hydropower plant by itself

The country has been trying to finish the Čebren pumped storage hydropower plant project for many years now

Energy Storage

North Macedonia

June 10, 2026

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Athens Electricity Forum brings Energy Community closer to EU electricity market, renewables integration

The Athens Electricity Forum discussed the integration of the EU's eastern and southeastern neighbors into the single electricity market in light of geopolitical instability

Renewables

Region/EU

June 4, 2026

Slovenian ministerial candidate Jernej Vrtovec rejects ‘green activist energy policy’

Nominee for Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec said Slovenia's priority is to build the second part of the Krško nuclear power plant

Renewables

Slovenia

June 3, 2026

Energy Crisis

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Croatia allocates subsidies for energy renovation of further 269 buildings

The government has adopted a decision to provide co-financing for 269 project proposals

Energy Efficiency

Croatia

June 15, 2026

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Banks pump record billions into fossil fuel expansion in 2025

The 17th edition of the Banking on Climate Chaos report reveals that the largest 65 banks committed USD 906 billion to fossil fuel companies in 2025

Fosil fuels

World

June 11, 2026

Romania could play key supply role in CEE after Russian gas phaseout – analysis

In the post-Russian gas era, Central and Eastern Europe could emerge with a stronger-than-expected gas balance, with Poland and Romania playing a key role, ICIS said

Energy Crisis

Region/EU Romania

June 10, 2026

Achieving Europe’s independence through locally produced homegrown energy

Local governments and energy communities can strengthen Europe’s energy independence by expanding homegrown renewables and delivering local social and economic benefits.

Electricity

Region/EU

May 25, 2026

Renewables

Romania to launch talks on MoU with Serbia for Đerdap 3 pumped storage project

The Romanian government has approved the start of negotiations and the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Serbia

Electricity

Romania Serbia

June 19, 2026

Capalo AI signs optimization agreement for hybrid power plant in Greece

Finland-based Capalo AI is now fully licensed to operate as a renewable energy sources aggregator in Greece

Digitalisation and AI

Greece

June 19, 2026

GTI plans to build solar power plant of up to 99 MW in Republic of Srpska

A public review of the draft environmental impact assessment for the Dubovik project is underway

Environment and Climate

Bosnia and Herzegovina

June 18, 2026

Montenegro’s EPCG to develop virtual power plant

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore is developing a flexibility management platform

Digitalisation and AI

Montenegro

June 18, 2026

Energy Transition

EPCG NET Energy Symposium in Montenegro: energy transition is opportunity for stronger economy, energy independence

Renewables

Montenegro

June 12, 2026

Montenegro’s CGES switches to two-tier governance model – Ivan Asanović retains chief role

Montenegrin transmission system operator CGES established supervisory and management boards, and Ivan Asanović is remaining at the helm

Grids

Montenegro

June 11, 2026

Smolyan VE marks an operational milestone

Smolyan VE commissioned a 80 MW / 320 MWh energy storage facility in Smolyan, Bulgaria. It is one of the country's first utility-scale four-hour battery systems.

Energy Storage

Bulgaria

June 10, 2026

Serbia rolls out decrees on decarbonization incentives, tax credits

The Government of Serbia has expanded the carbon tax system with rules on grants for decarbonization and on obtaining tax credits

Renewables

Serbia

June 10, 2026

Environment & Climate

Greek CCS initiative advances, industry awaits European ETS review

Fosil fuels

Greece

June 19, 2026

GTI plans to build solar power plant of up to 99 MW in Republic of Srpska

A public review of the draft environmental impact assessment for the Dubovik project is underway

Environment and Climate

Bosnia and Herzegovina

June 18, 2026

IEG: Ecomondo 2026 expands its global reach as an evolving ecological transition ecosystem

The 29th edition of Ecomondo, the Italian Exhibition Group’s (IEG) international event on the green, blue, and circular economy, will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from November 3 to 6

Environment and Climate

Region/EU World

June 16, 2026

Jared Kushner’s Albanian seaside resort project sparks ‘flamingo revolution’

Protesters claim the project threatens wildlife, including flamingos and seals, in a protected coastal area along the Adriatic Sea

Environment and Climate

Albania

June 12, 2026

Events

May 11-12, 2027

Belgrade Energy Forum – BEF 2027

Balkan Green Energy News

Belgrade, Serbia

June 18, 2026

The Race Beyond Diesel: The Cost Realities of Zero-Emission Trucking

Lux Research

Online

June 23-24, 2026

6th Annual Floating Wind Europe

Leadvent Group

London, United Kingdom

Energy Efficiency

Croatia allocates subsidies for energy renovation of further 269 buildings

The government has adopted a decision to provide co-financing for 269 project proposals

Energy Efficiency

Croatia

June 15, 2026

Serbia rolls out decrees on decarbonization incentives, tax credits

The Government of Serbia has expanded the carbon tax system with rules on grants for decarbonization and on obtaining tax credits

Renewables

Serbia

June 10, 2026

Clean energy champions receive European Sustainable Energy Awards at EUSEW 2026

Three outstanding individuals and projects have won the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards for their innovation and achievements advancing the field of energy efficiency and renewables in Europe and beyond

Renewables

Region/EU

June 9, 2026

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Sarajevo secures EUR 500,000 to revive rollout of heat pumps in district heating

The initiative aims to reduce air pollution and dependence on fossil fuels

Renewables

Bosnia and Herzegovina

June 3, 2026

Grid

Montenegro’s EPCG to develop virtual power plant

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore is developing a flexibility management platform

Digitalisation and AI

Montenegro

June 18, 2026

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Energy Community issues recommendations to foster active consumers

The Energy Community has issued a set of recommendations to Contracting Parties for facilitating the development of active consumers

Electricity

Region/EU

June 18, 2026

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Slovenia to launch energy sharing for households, businesses on July 1

This opportunity, which represents a new step in the democratization of the country's energy sector, is available to active consumers

Renewables

Slovenia

June 12, 2026

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Slovenia’s ELES part of project for pan-European AI model for grids

48 partners signed a partnership agreement for the AI.grids project

Digitalisation and AI

Region/EU Slovenia

June 8, 2026

Energy Storage

Montenegro’s EPCG to develop virtual power plant

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore is developing a flexibility management platform

Digitalisation and AI

Montenegro

June 18, 2026

Solarpro installs 602 MWh battery system in Bulgaria, setting new regional record

The BESS installed by Solarpro is the by far the largest such facility in Bulgaria and the wider region

Electricity

Bulgaria

June 18, 2026

First phase of Aukera’s 250 MW/500 MWh battery project in Romania comes online

Aukera Energy has commissioned the first, 150 MW phase of its Gura battery energy storage system in Romania

Energy Storage

Romania

June 17, 2026

Romania open to Serbia’s pumped storage project Đerdap 3

Serbia has issued a public call to companies from the United States to express interest in participating in the Đerdap 3 project

Energy Storage

Romania

June 15, 2026

Nuclear

Slovenian ministerial candidate Jernej Vrtovec rejects ‘green activist energy policy’

Nominee for Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec said Slovenia's priority is to build the second part of the Krško nuclear power plant

Renewables

Slovenia

June 3, 2026

China offers to build modular nuclear reactor in Serbia

Serbia will consider all available options regarding nuclear energy, Aleksandar Vučić said during a visit to China

Electricity

Serbia

May 28, 2026

Rapid energy transition or costly reliance on fossil fuels – time is running out for Southeast Europe

Energy security has become an issue of political stability, economic survival, and national security, Mislav Slade-Šilović said at BEF 2026

Energy Crisis

Region/EU Serbia

May 12, 2026

Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 EU support necessary decarbonization Western Balkans

Belgrade Energy Forum 2026: EU’s support necessary for decarbonization in Western Balkans

The Western Balkans have progressed in decarbonization and integration with the EU's single energy market, but it must add speed, and with EU's help, top officials agreed at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 in Serbia

Renewables

Region/EU Serbia

May 11, 2026

Interviews

Energy transition as systemic transformation

We spoke with Lazar Mijić, Head of Global Business Strategy in the business area Transformation of Industries at Siemens Energy, about where the region currently stands on the map of global energy transition

Interviews

Region/EU Serbia

April 30, 2026

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New Akuo is powering up in Southeastern Europe

The energy crisis is underscoring the necessity of renewables for energy security, alongside climate goals and competitiveness, CEO of Akuo Bruno Bensasson tells Balkan Green Energy News

Renewables

Region/EU

April 27, 2026