IHA: Turkey’s 2024 hydropower additions highest in Europe again
The world's hydroelectric capacity increased 1.7% last year to 1.44 TW, the International Hydropower Association said in its annual report
YEO’s Defic Globe buys projects for 219 MW in Romania amid rebranding
Defic Globe, controlled by YEO, acquired 15 project firms developing plans for power plants and battery storage in Romania
EU outlines measures for 90% emissions cut by 2040
A proposed amendment to the European Climate Law sets a 2040 target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions
Solaris Holding launches production at large hybrid renewable energy park in Bulgaria
The new Selanovtsi solar farm of 59.8 MW in peak capacity near Vratsa was installed alongside a battery energy storage system of 107.3 MWh in capacity
Vatopedi monastery on Mt. Athos gets largest grid-forming BESS in Greece
A grid-forming battery energy storage system of 3 MW was put into trial operation at the Vatopedi monastery on Mount Athos
Turkey selects first hydropower reservoir for YEKA floating solar power auction
The reservoir of the Demirköprü hydropower plant is the first proposed area for Turkey's planned floating solar power auction
Hungary’s MAVIR commissions 60 MWh battery energy storage system
MAVIR, the Hungarian TSO, put into operation a battery energy storage system (BESS) of 20 MW in capability and a three-hour cycle.
Montenegro publishes NECP for public consultation – sole coal plant planned for shutdown in 2041
The retirement of the Pljevlja coal plant is planned for 2041, but it depends on a just transition and supply security, the draft NECP reads