electricity
Iran war boosts sales of electric vehicles in Europe – 51% growth
23 April 2026 - Data published by New Automotive and E-Mobility Europe reveals that over 224,000 new electric passenger cars were registered in March alone
BEF 2026 agenda is set – 50 speakers on future of energy in Southeast Europe
22 April 2026 - The agenda is ready for Belgrade Energy Forum - BEF 2026, scheduled for May 11 and 12 and organized by Balkan Green Energy News
Slovenia imposes mandatory state approval for electricity, natural gas prices
21 April 2026 - The Government of Slovenia has passed a decree requiring suppliers of electricity and natural gas to obtain approval for price increases
Turkish solar panel manufacturers expanding global presence
20 April 2026 - CW Enerji has a provisional USD 750 million deal in the US for its PV modules, while solar panel producer Smart Solar Technologies obtained a global certificate
Too hot to cope: Why cooling must become Europe’s next social right
17 April 2026 - Europe is getting dangerously hotter, and as millions struggle with rising temperatures, bills, and health risks, access to cooling must become a social right.
Bulgaria finds ten sites for pumped storage hydropower plants, repairs another Chaira unit
16 April 2026 - Two units in the Chaira system in Bulgaria are functional again, while the government is planning ten pumped storage hydropower projects
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
Slovenian, BiH power utilities settle historical dispute
15 April 2026 - State-owned power utilities of Slovenia and the Republic of Srpska in BiH signed settled a dispute regarding the Ugljevik coal power plant in BiH
Ameresco Sunel Energy wins 83 MW solar project in northern Greece
14 April 2026 - Ameresco and its JV partner Sunel were selected for the installation of an 83 MW solar system in Greece's coal land
North Macedonia adopts Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan 2025-2030
14 April 2026 - North Macedonia's new NECP, covering the period from 2025 to 2030, brings 61 measures for a strong renewables growth and European standards
Current, past EU commissioners to attend EUSEW 2026 alongside clean energy experts
14 April 2026 - The European Commission unveiled the programme and launched the registration for the European Sustainable Energy Week – EUSEW 2026
North Macedonia agrees with US to bolster security of natural gas supply
14 April 2026 - Noth Macedonian Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources Sanja Božinovska signed an MoU with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on improving the security of natural gas supply
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.