energy transition
Greece turns to large renewable energy projects to shield consumers
01 November 2024 - The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy is shifting its focus to large renewable energy projects
South-eastern Europe has a power problem – CESEC can help solve it
01 November 2024 - This summer, South-eastern Europe saw the highest electricity price spikes since the 2022 gas crisis, exposing a discrepancy with the rest of the EU
Monsson to build 2 GWh battery storage system in Romania
31 October 2024 - A subsidiary of Monsson Group revealed a battery storage project for just over 2 GWh on 20 hectares in Constanța county
Building of Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar enters green, digital transition
30 October 2024 - Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar officially opened the door of its National Training Center for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB)
Albania’s KESH hires contractor for 13 MW floating PV plant
29 October 2024 - Gamma–Sungrow FPV won the contract for the construction and operation of a floating solar power plant in Albania
IKEA owner gets green light for 247 MW solar park in Romania
29 October 2024 - Ingka Investments, part of the largest IKEA franchisee company, obtained the establishment permit for a 247 MW solar park in Romania
Turkey plans 89 GW of new solar, wind power by 2035
26 October 2024 - The Government of Turkey aims to almost quadruple wind and solar power capacity to 120 GW by 2035, according to the new roadmap
EU approves Western Balkans reform agendas including auction schedules for renewables
24 October 2024 - Western Balkan governments excluding BiH can draw funding from the EU's Growth Plan as they fulfill reform obligations and achieve goals
Western Balkans can’t secure CBAM exemption for electricity in time
23 October 2024 - For an exemption from the CBAM cross-border CO2 tax on electricity, Balkan countries must couple their markets with an EU neighbor
UGT Renewables, Hyundai Engineering opening new era in US-Serbian relations with giant solar-battery project
22 October 2024 - UGT Renewables and Hyundai Engineering are at the forefront of the US-Serbia energy cooperation agreement, UGTR's CEO Adam Cortese said
Romania awards EU funds for battery storage projects, solar panel factory
18 October 2024 - Electrica and Renovatio Trading obtained the first EU grants for battery storage in Romania, alongside a solar panel factory project
Optimus Energy, Sympower add over 230 MW to Greece’s balancing market
18 October 2024 - In a deal with flexibility provider Sympower, Optimus Energy enabled its customers across Greece to participate in demand response services
Capacity of renewables projects in Romania with all permits almost doubles in six months
17 October 2024 - Project developers in Romania obtained all required permits for 3.51 GW in renewable electricity generation capacity
China breaks records with offshore, onshore wind turbines
15 October 2024 - Dongfang manufactured a 26 MW offshore wind turbine, the strongest on the planet, while two other Chinese firms beat records in floating and onshore units
Greece, Egypt to lean on wind power in GREGY subsea interconnection project
15 October 2024 - Greek and Egyptian energy ministers agreed to adjust the framework for the GREGY submarine power interconnection project
Corporate PPAs emerging in Balkans – here are options for investors
15 October 2024 - PPAs for renewables are relatively new as a whole in much of Southeastern Europe, while corporate or other private agreements are beginning to emerge