Bulgaria’s NEK to equip five hydropower plants with battery storage
In addition to a 10 MWh pilot project at Vacha 1, NEK plans to add battery energy storage systems (BESS) to four other hydropower plants
EU to exempt 80% of importers from CBAM carbon tax
European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra vowed to exempt over 80% of companies that are eligible for payments under CBAM
Number of PPAs jumps in 2024, but volume weakens – Pexapark
The European PPA market entered an adjustment chapter last year, characterized by record deal-making for smaller volumes, Pexapark said
Turkey facilitates USD 500 million in solar power investments through auction round
The winners of PV projects in the latest auction round in Turkey must pay high contribution shares for a guaranteed price at the low end of the initial range
KEK issues call for reconstruction of Kosovo A3 coal plant unit
A 55-year-old unit of KEK's coal-fired power plant near Prishtina in Kosovo* is about to get a makeover, worth EUR 137.3 million
Solar power plant Erseka of 40 MW completed in southeast Albania
The Erseka solar park came online near Kolonja, Albanian media reported. The facility will generate 50 GWh per year.
Westinghouse, EDF evaluating Krško 2 nuclear project in Slovenia
Westinghouse Electric is tasked with a technical feasibility study for the deployment of an AP1000 reactor in Slovenia
IFC is building Western Balkans Green Growth Alliance
IFC is spearheading the establishment of the Western Balkans Green Growth Alliance for decarbonization and sustainability