electricity
HGK: Croatia has only 11 MW of battery power, regulations stall investments
10 March 2026 - The Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) has published a position paper on barriers to battery investments in the country
Božinovska: Interconnections crucial for Western Balkans energy security
09 March 2026 - North Macedonia is actively working on several key projects for interconnections with electricity systems in the region, said Sanja Božinovska
Children’s first solar village in Croatia rushes toward energy independence
06 March 2026 - SOS Children's Village Lekenik, located between cities of Zagreb and Sisak, has installed a 100 kW solar power plant
Major BESS investments in Romania advancing to completion
06 March 2026 - Several companies achieved progress in their projects for large battery energy storage systems in Romania, both for colocated and standalone facilities
Loan under consideration for first part of Alcazar’s wind farm project in North Macedonia
06 March 2026 - EBRD and IFC expressed willingness to provide a long-term loan for Alcazar Energy Partners' Štip wind power project in North Macedonia
HEP Group starts trial of Croatia’s largest solar power plant as part of hybrid facility
05 March 2026 - HEP Group built the largest solar park and Croatia's only photovoltaic-wind hybrid power plant in Korlat in Dalmatia.
Electricity prices in Slovenia fall 4% for households, 13% for all other consumers in 2025
05 March 2026 - The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy has published data on reference electricity prices for households and other consumers
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
North Macedonia’s MEPSO submits part of power corridor project for PECI list
04 March 2026 - MEPSO nominated the project 400 kV East–West Interconnection Corridor – Western Section for the list of Projects of Energy Community Interest
Energy transition critical for Serbia’s economy, EU path
04 March 2026 - More than 70% of Serbia's total exports go to the EU and the region, Deputy President of PKS Mihailo Vesović noted
Prosumers in Romania have much more battery power than energy companies
04 March 2026 - The Association of Prosumers and Energy Communities in Romania claims that prosumers have more than 800 MW in overall battery power
Hemofarm commissions one of largest rooftop solar plants in Serbia
27 February 2026 - The largest rooftop solar plant in Serbia is on the buildings of polymer products maker Peštan
Romania earmarks subsidies for standalone BESS projects
27 February 2026 - Romania expects ten projects for standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) to benefit from its new EUR 150 million support scheme
Electrica to install giant solar park with storage at Liberty Galați steel plant in Romania
26 February 2026 - Electrica agreed with inactive steel plant Liberty Galați to jointly develop solar power and energy storage capacities of up to 500 MW
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.
Croatia releases handbooks for permits for renewable energy investors
25 February 2026 - The Croatian Energy Market Operator (HROTE) and the Hrvoje Požar Energy Institute (EIHP) have issued two handbooks for investors