geothermal energy
Next generation geothermal challenging competitiveness of gas power plants
11 February 2026 - With its new solutions and falling costs, geothermal power can already replace 42% of EU coal- and gas-fired plant output, Ember found
Alexander Oxley buys geothermal exploration field in Croatia
24 November 2025 - Investor Jordan Alexander Oxley has acquired a geothermal exploration field near Slatina in Croatia
Serbia plans to stop using coal, fuel oil in district heating by 2040
19 November 2025 - Serbia is also preparing a strategic plan for the district heating decarbonization policy, the Ministry of Mining and Energy noted
Croatia discovers series of geothermal sources suitable for heating
05 November 2025 - The results of exploration at the Vinkovci GT-1 well in Croatia confirmed the area's significant geothermal potential
Margün Energy takes over licenses for potential 505 MW in geothermal power plants
30 October 2025 - Margün Energy acquired nine geothermal licenses in Turkey, targeting 3.86 TWh of annual electricity production
Romania’s coal town Turceni starts EUR 380 million green energy transformation
20 October 2025 - Turceni is dependent on the local coal power plant, so the municipal authority is turning to agrivoltaics, energy storage and green hydrogen
Romanian company to build geothermal hydroponic greenhouses on 50 hectares
15 October 2025 - Geothermal well developer and operator Green Tech International started the construction of a geothermal hydroponic greenhouse in Romania
Slovenia allocates EUR 375 million for sustainable mobility
03 October 2025 - Slovenia has allocated EUR 835 million from the Climate Fund for climate change mitigation and adaptation
North Macedonia adopts Law on Energy Efficiency
18 September 2025 - The new Law on Energy Efficiency brings a long-term refurbishment strategy and the obligation to set up solar collectors on public buildings
Turkey launches solar, wind power auctions with November deadlines
09 September 2025 - Turkey issued a public call for renewable energy auctions for 2 GW in total, including the first floating PV plant in the YEKA mechanism
Croatia identifies another city with geothermal potential for district heating
30 August 2025 - The testing of an exploratory well near Osijek has confirmed the area's geothermal potential, says the Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency.
Dozens of airports in Southeastern Europe invest in solar power, energy efficiency
21 August 2025 - Airports in Istanbul and Athens will be completely self-reliant with their large solar power plants, and many other airports in the region are catching up