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
HELLENiQ Energy buys ABO Energy Hellas, adding 1.5 GW in renewables projects
Amid a consolidation in the renewables sector in Greece, HELLENiQ Energysaid it completed the acquisition of ABO Energy Hellas
SolarPower Europe: EU needs ten times more battery storage by 2030 to meet renewables targets
SolarPower Europe has launched an initiative called the Battery Storage Europe Platform to promote battery growth across the EU.
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
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.
Energy storage in focus: How custom insurance solutions are fueling Southeast Europe’s green transition
Delyan Iliev, Managing Director of Renewable Energy Insurance Broker (REIB), talks about the critical role of custom-made insurance solutions in the success of BESS projects.
Adolf Goetzberger Award 2026: Apply with innovative solar solutions and win EUR 25,000
The Adolf Goetzberger Award, which recognizes innovation in solar, energy storage, smart grids, and power system efficiency, has invited applications for 2026.
