Turkey to launch carbon market, sign deals for large renewables projects in 2026
26 December 2025 - These developments represent the core of the 2026 vision for energy and mining in Turkey, revealed by Minister Alparslan Bayraktar
YEO invests in ARC Clean Technology to pave way for SMRs in Turkey
26 December 2025 - YEO's investment in ARC Clean Technology brings potential cooperation opportunities for the deployment of advanced small modular reactors in Turkey
Hidroelectrica to set up joint venture with EDF for 1 GW pumped storage project
24 December 2025 - Romania intends to revive the Tarnița-Lăpuștești pumped storage hydropower project in tandem with France's EDF
Greek company Aktor sets up BESS subsidiary after entering LNG trade
23 December 2025 - Power storage services are the core activity of Aktor's new subsidiary Aktor BESS, but it could also generate electricity
Polat Enerji completes largest wind-BESS hybrid power plant in Turkey
22 December 2025 - Polat Holding's joint venture with İş Enerji has received the license for the BESS of 12.8 MW integrated with its Ege wind park
Aurora launches Bulgaria Flexible Energy Forecast service
19 December 2025 - Aurora decided to expand its inaugural Romanian Flexible Energy Forecast service, released in April, and other established forecasts for SEE
Bulgaria approves RESTORE funds for over 4 GWh in BESS projects
19 December 2025 - Developers of 31 standalone battery storage facilities in Bulgaria won EUR 117 million from European Union funding
Enery obtains financing for 600 MWh battery project in Bulgaria
18 December 2025 - Austria-based Enery intends to commission a four-hour battery storage system of 150 MW in central Bulgaria by the end of March
Engie Romania to double its renewables capacity with 253.1 MW wind farm project
17 December 2025 - The Ialomiţa Nord wind farm, currently under construction, will be one of the largest in Romania
Solar power has become dispatchable anytime at low cost
15 December 2025 - Ember’s assessment of energy storage costs is based on recent auctions in Italy, Saudi Arabia and India and on expert interviews
Romania’s biggest battery system put into operation
13 December 2025 - Nova Power & Gas has commissioned a battery energy storage system with an operating power of 200 MW and a capacity of 400 MWh
Quota surpassed at Romania’s bonus wind power auction
04 December 2025 - Romania apparently achieved moderately lower prices at its bonus wind power auction for CfDs than in the regular round