hybrid power plants
Hidroelectrica installs battery storage facility at its Crucea Nord wind park
13 January 2026 - Hidroelectrica's battery energy storage system (BESS) of 36 MW and 72 MWh, at its only wind park, is coming online in May
Why financial risk is the real challenge for battery storage in Europe
13 January 2026 - As BESS becomes core energy infrastructure, insurance is key to protecting revenues, managing delays and preserving bankability across Europe.
Albania gives green light to CWP Europe for 600 MW wind park
13 January 2026 - Albania issued a preliminary approval for CWP Europe's wind power project Tropoja of 600 MW in the country's north
Why CEE is one of most attractive regions for investment in new energy projects
12 January 2026 - Munir Hassan and Thomas Hamerl, partners in CMS's energy practice, outlined the developments in the renewable energy market for 2026
New auction announced in Greece for 600 MW for electricity for vulnerable households
08 January 2026 - The Greek government specified the conditions for a renewable energy auction. The Apollo initiative is aimed at reducing costs for vulnerable households.
After adding PV unit, Slovenian gas power plant TEB launches battery project
06 January 2026 - The management of the Brestanica gas power plant has decided to diversify its activities further with a battery energy storage system
D.Trading to offtake 200 MW of solar in PPA with Econergy in Romania
06 January 2026 - DTEK Group's D.Trading signed an offtake deal with Econergy for 200 MW of solar power in Romania, including the country's largest PV plant
Most read articles on Balkan Green Energy News in 2025
02 January 2026 - Battery storage and digitalization stepped into the spotlight in 2025, according to the readers of Balkan Green Energy News, which marked its tenth anniversary with the best results so far
China completes grid connection of world’s largest open sea PV plant
31 December 2025 - CHN Energy fully connected to the mainland grid a 1 GW solar power system that it built on the open sea off the coast of Shandong in China
Electrica issues call for contractors for large PV parks in Romania
31 December 2025 - Electrica, in which the Romanian Government holds almost 50%, is again seeking contractors for its solar projects Satu Mare 3 and Bihor 1
Athens International Airport builds biggest photovoltaic-BESS plant
29 December 2025 - Athens International Airport (AIA) has a PV plant of 51.5 MW with 82 MWh in energy storage, the largest such facility in Europe
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
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
GGF ushers in new wave of energy transition investments in Western Balkans with eight deals
01 December 2025 - The Green for Growth Fund has signed a series of agreements on green lending and energy projects throughout the Western Balkans
Renewables investors are seeking tailored financing services as they add BESS, adapt to risks
26 November 2025 - The renewables market in CEE is challenging, alongside regulatory uncertainties, which calls for advanced financing solutions, according to participants in UniCredit Serbia’s workshop
LONGi enters energy storage market, redefining industry standards with Ultimate Safety
26 November 2025 - LONGi announced its entry into the storage sector with the launch of the LONGi Energy Storage One-Stop Solution