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BEF 2023: Serbia starts bringing order to grid connection process, battery rule may cause problems
10 May 2023 - Belgrade Energy Forum 2023 brought together government officials and major companies in Serbia’s capital city
Voltalia secures EUR 99 million loan for Karavasta solar power plant
25 April 2023 - The construction of the 140 MW Karavasta solar power plant, the first utility-scale PV project in Albania, started in July
Serbia to officially commit to phasing out coal by 2050
22 April 2023 - Obligation on decarbonization are part of the bill on the ratification of contract on guarantees for the EUR 300 million loan
Serbia, EU sign agreement for EUR 165 million energy support package
14 February 2023 - The grants will be used for measures defined in the Government of Serbia's energy roadmap
Serbia opens door for batteries as solution for intermittency of renewables
04 February 2023 - We spoke with Professor Nikola Rajaković about proposed changes to the Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources
Public consultation on changes to Serbia’s renewables law kicks off
23 January 2023 - Public consultations on the proposed changes and amendments to the renewable energy law will close on February 9
Serbia intends to launch auctions for 1,400 MW in renewables – minister
30 December 2022 - The first auction for providing incentives to producers of electricity from renewables is expected soon, with a 400 MW quota
European wind farm auctions are increasingly using non-price criteria
20 December 2022 - When assessing the bids, Dutch authorities focused on the solutions for integrating wind farms into the energy system and on biodiversity
Serbia to launch wind farm auctions in first quarter of 2023
14 December 2022 - The ministry will adopt a three-year schedule for renewables auctions, which will make it easier for investors to plan their projects
New applications in Greece for 3.3 GWh of energy storage in November
02 December 2022 - Greek energy regulator RAE received 44 applications for energy storage projects in November
Auctions system accelerated renewables expansion in EU, reduced subsidies
22 November 2022 - The cost of supporting renewables in the EU fell after auctions were introduced while annual capacity additions grew
How to unlock and accelerate investments in solar and wind in Serbia: proposal for new auction model
15 September 2022 - In an interview with Balkan Green Energy News, Professor Željko Đurišić from the School of Electrical Engineering in Belgrade revealed his stance on the main issues affecting the energy sector
France to introduce unprecedented measures to cushion energy crisis
25 August 2022 - The French government has made a move to have as many new power plants as possible in operation in the shortest possible time
Croatia announces winners from its first utility-scale renewables auctions
22 July 2022 - The Croatian electricity market operator (HROTE) has declared 16 bids as winners, while three were rejected
Pokrovac: Several reasons for poor response at Croatia’s first utility-scale renewables auctions
12 July 2022 - Croatia has offered premiums for 638 MW, however investors have sent 19 bids for only 150 MW in total
Croatia’s first utility-scale renewables auctions undersubscribed
11 July 2022 - The quota for hydropower plants was the only one oversubscribed, with three offers for a combined 5.3 MW, against 4 MW on offer