electricity
NGEN: Smart batteries, AI are energy transition bedrock
18 May 2026 - The energy system of the future is decentralized, dynamic, and software-controlled, NGEN Group's representatives pointed out at BEF 2026
Balkan TSOs face green transition challenge: grids must keep pace with energy shift
18 May 2026 - Investments in grids, digitalization, and energy storage are key to ensuring security of electricity supply amid rapid decarbonization, representatives of regional TSOs said at Belgrade Energy Forum (BEF 2026)
Japan-based PowerX eyes battery investments with EPCG, factory in Montenegro
14 May 2026 - PowerX from western Japan signed a deal with Montenegro's state-owned EPCG on planning 500 MWh of battery storage in the Balkan country
EVN Macedonia puts BESS of 10 MW into operation at its solar park
13 May 2026 - EVN Macedonia commissioned a battery energy storage system within its Probištip photovoltaic plant in North Macedonia
Energy companies in Western Balkans confront dual mandate – keeping supply secure while accelerating green transition
13 May 2026 - Companies in the region have challenges in energy security, decarbonization and digitalization, and the key is investing in production, the grid and batteries, according to the panel on power system transition at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026
Belgrade Energy Forum 2026: EU’s support necessary for decarbonization in Western Balkans
11 May 2026 - The Western Balkans have progressed in decarbonization and integration with the EU's single energy market, but it must add speed, and with EU's help, top officials agreed at Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 in Serbia
Montenegro’s EPCG starts trial run of its first wind park – Gvozd
10 May 2026 - EPCG launched the trial operation of its first wind power plant. Gvozd would be the biggest in Montenegro when the second phase is completed.
Hellenic Hydrogen wins European Hydrogen Bank grant with lowest bid
08 May 2026 - The European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) approved EUR 1.09 billion in the third auction. A Greek JV won with the lowest bid in the general category.
Rumen Radev’s cabinet including Minister of Energy Iva Petrova takes office in Bulgaria
08 May 2026 - Prime Minister Rumen Radev's cabinet took office today. New Minister of Energy Iva Petrova comes from the position of deputy minister.
Rezolv Energy commissions 225 MW solar park St. George in Bulgaria, with BESS
07 May 2026 - One of Bulgaria’s largest PV parks is fully operational and it includes a BESS. Rezolv Energy built St. George on the former Silistra airport.
Montenegro’s TSO eyes EUR 25 million loan to upgrade two substations
06 May 2026 - The Government of Montenegro is providing a guarantee for a loan agreement with France's AFD
Gramos Hashani appointed as permanent head of KEK in Kosovo*
06 May 2026 - The Board of Directors of Kosovo Energy Corp. promoted Interim Chief Executive Officer Gramos Hashani to the power utility's regular head
North Macedonia’s MEMO power exchange launches intraday market
06 May 2026 - North Macedonia’s National Electricity Market Operator – MEMO marked the launch of its intraday market
Final countdown to Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 on May 11-12
06 May 2026 - BEF 2026, the premier B2B and B2G energy conference in Southeast Europe, is welcoming a plethora of institutional partners and a record number of energy ministers in its fourth edition
Western Balkans request earlier exemption of electricity from CBAM
06 May 2026 - Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo* and North Macedonia are asking for the amendments to the European Union's CBAM Regulation to be adjusted
Finalists of the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards announced
05 May 2026 - Public voting for the best European clean energy projects and leaders is now open, within European Sustainable Energy Awards 2026