Romania risks blackouts if it shuts coal plants as scheduled
Minister of Energy Bogdan Ivan claims that energy poverty or even blackouts could hit Romania if it proceeds with the closure of coal plants
Environmentalists warn EU that Bulgaria ignores coal plants breaching pollution rules
Greenpeace Bulgaria and Za Zemiata wrote a complaint to the European Commission as the authorities are ignoring environmental breaches at four coal plants
Renewables keep top spot in Greece’s power mix despite surge in curtailments
In the first half of 2025, curtailments amounted to 1,327 GWh, equivalent to 9.6% of Greece’s total renewable electricity output.
US electricity prices soar 40% in H1 2025, outpacing EU’s 30% increase
The penetration of negative prices in EU continues, with their share doubling in H1 2025, according to IEA's latest report
IRENA: 91% of new renewables units are more cost-effective than fossil fuel alternatives
Renewables maintained their cost leadership in global power markets, the International Renewable Energy Agency said in an annual report
Slovenia’s sole coal-fired power plant Šoštanj to keep main unit offline until fall
The 600 MW unit at Šoštanj will not be restarted until the end of September, when demand for heat is set to rise.
Serbia, North Macedonia working on gas interconnector project
Srbijagas and Nomagas have expressed their intention to build the Serbia – North Macedonia gas interconnector soon.
Gas power plant Brestanica in Slovenia adds photovoltaic unit
A 466 kW solar power plant entered regular operation at Slovenian state-owned gas power plant Termoelektrarna Brestanica (TEB)