Montenegro’s EPCG seals new partnerships for renewables, BESS, decarbonization
The EU - Montenegro Investment Conference (AIM 2026) was held on October 20–21 in Portonovi
EU approves first grants for SMR, direct air carbon capture
The European Commission has selected 77 net-zero technology projects for EUR 3.4 billion in grants, including an SMR and a direct air carbon capture project
Metlen, Karatzis inaugurate Greece’s largest battery system
A newly commissioned standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Larissa is the largest in Greece, at 330 MW and 790 MWh.
Helios Energy: Rapid expansion across Europe in solar, wind and BESS, backed by hands-on construction capabilities
Helios Energy, an international renewable energy and battery storage contractor, is rapidly strengthening its presence across the Balkans and Central Europe
Four-hour BESS now beats gas peaking plants on cost
Wood Mackenzie has modeled open-cycle gas turbines and four-hour battery energy storage systems in 43 countries
R.Power completing 127 MW standalone battery system in Romania
The Scornicești battery energy storage system (BESS) of 127 MW and 254 MWh, located in southern Romania, is on track to come online within months, R.Power said
EU’s new strategic projects for critical raw materials include three for lithium extraction
The EU selected 46 more strategic projects for critical raw materials, including one for a lithium mine and two for the extraction of lithium from geothermal waters
Europe’s energy storage industry came together at Maxxen Day 2026
More than 300 industry representatives from 18 European countries gathered in Türkiye



