Batteries enable Bulgaria to import cheap electricity even when domestic production exceeds demand
04 May 2026 - Bulgaria's abundant energy storage enables importing electricity at low, zero or negative prices even when domestic production exceeds demand
Serbia’s EMS signs grid connection contracts for seven battery storage projects
30 April 2026 - Serbia's TSO Elektromreža Srbije signed grid connection contracts for seven standalone battery storage projects
New Akuo is powering up in Southeastern Europe
27 April 2026 - 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
PPC to invest EUR 24 billion with focus on Balkan expansion
27 April 2026 - PPC boosted its investment plan to EUR 24 billion by the end of the decade, with a focus on renewable energy, gas power plants and data centers
EPCG, Masdar establishing renewables joint venture in Montenegro
24 April 2026 - EPCG and Masdar are starting a JV in Montenegro with 50% ownership each, for clean energy projects across multiple technologies
Chinese Astronergy commissions 31 MW solar park in Romania, plans 14.4 MW BESS
20 April 2026 - Astronergy Solar has begun commercial operation of a 31 MW solar power plant in Romania and plans to build a 14.4 MW battery system
SANY Group to build giant hybrid power complex in Romania with data center
16 April 2026 - SANY Group is apparently working in Romania on the the largest hybrid energy project in Europe, including a data center
YESS Power rolls out 1.5 GWh regional portfolio after landmark BESS project in North Macedonia
16 April 2026 - Business Development Executive of YESS Power Emre Jabban detailed the Turkish company’s current pipeline of over 1.5 GWh for Balkan Green Energy News alongside the challenges in conducting large-scale storage projects
Local authorities in Romania joining solar fever, easing energy crisis shock
13 April 2026 - From village communes to the capital city, local authorities in Romania are investing in photovoltaics, which implies substantial savings
Sineng Electric from China installs 24 MW battery facility in Albania
13 April 2026 - Sineng Electric, based in Wuxi, China, said it has powered a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 24 MW and 48 MWh in western Albania
BEF 2026 reveals new wave of sponsors as Belgrade prepares to host regional energy elite
13 April 2026 - Belgrade Energy Forum – BEF 2026 has expanded its partner network and is welcoming another group ranging from renewable energy giants to industrial associations.
Slovenian TAB plans to develop its own sodium-ion batteries
08 April 2026 - Slovenian battery manufacturer TAB recently obtained approval for a trial production of sodium-ion cells