energy communities
Croatia changing law on renewables – new rules for prosumers, decentralized power production
14 April 2025 - The Government of Croatia has adopted the amendments to the law on renewable energy sources and high-efficiency cogeneration
Bulgaria aims to make Europe’s biggest energy community
03 April 2025 - The upcoming solar power program in Bulgaria for municipalities and small businesses will create Europe's biggest energy community, Minister Zhecho Stankov claims
First energy cooperative in Cyprus to be set up in mountain villages
24 March 2025 - MountMed Institute and the University of Cyprus are establishing the country's first energy cooperative with partners from Crete
Montenegro adopts new energy law
17 March 2025 - A new Law on Energy will allow citizens to become active participants in the electricity market in Montenegro
Energy efficiency, renewables in rural communities in Serbia’s Zlatibor region
11 March 2025 - Rural areas around Priboj, Čajetina and Arilje in Serbia have been heavily affected for years by power cuts. However, solutions do exist
EU acknowledges renewables role in Vision for Agriculture and Food
21 February 2025 - Green energy and energy communities are beneficial for farmers, the European Commission said in its Vision for Agriculture and Food
Energy Community’s EU integration pace steady but CBAM looms
25 December 2024 - Energy Community contracting parties showed a tendency this year toward steady transposition and implementation of European law
EUSEW2025 awards applications are open
29 November 2024 - EUSEW awards are a recognition of the success of projects and the individual and collective efforts with outstanding results in energy efficiency and renewable energy
Nuclear power plant Krško 2 would ensure energy security for Slovenia, region
08 October 2024 - In an interview with Balkan Green Energy News, GEN’s CEO Dejan Paravan explains why he believes nuclear energy is the right solution
Montenegro publishes draft Energy Law for public debate
09 August 2024 - Montenegro is receiving comments on its draft Energy Law until September 16. The new provisions are harmonizing the domestic legal framework.
Akuo invites EU citizens to invest in its solar power project in Greece
03 July 2024 - Citizens and firms can buy four-year green bonds for refinancing Akuo Energy's solar park in Thessaly. The fixed interest rate is 6.5%.
Croatia launches second phase of premiums auctions for wind, solar, hydropower
17 June 2024 - The premiums will be awarded for 150 MW in wind farms, 450 MW in solar parks, and 7.25 MW in hydropower plants