hydropower plants
Power imports in Greece drop to nearly zero in January
02 March 2026 - Greece saw the balance of electricity exchanges with neighboring markets change rapidly during the last couple of years. It became a net exporter.
Serbia officially launches modernization of Vlasina hydropower plants
27 February 2026 - The rehabilitation project will increase the installed capacity and extend the operating life of the Vlasina hydropower cascade
Hydropower plants to transform upper Drina river into lake, say environmentalists
25 February 2026 - The planned hydropower plants on the upper course of the Drina will alter the ecosystem and local climate, the Center for Environment warned
Albania’s KESH to draft energy storage strategy with French help
20 February 2026 - Albanian state-owned KESH intends to draft an energy storage strategy with assistance from EDF and the French Development Agency (AFD)
Slovenia’s net electricity imports rise sixfold in 2025
19 February 2026 - Slovenia's power exports fell 7% last year while imports rose 9.8%. The negative balance surged 525% on an annual basis.
Terna Energy gets clearance for first part of Vrohonera pumped storage hydropower project
18 February 2026 - A pair of neighboring projects for twin pumped storage hydropower systems are under development in northern Greece
Slovenia endorses key green energy, grid investments
05 February 2026 - Slovenia selected a range of PV, battery storage and grid projects eligible for support via the European Union's Modernisation Fund
Montenegro’s EPCG signs contract for Otilovići small hydropower plant
23 January 2026 - The contract, worth EUR 6.8 million excluding VAT, was concluded following an open tender, according to the announcement
Twin pumped storage hydropower projects in Greece get environmental approval
22 January 2026 - Proposals for pumped storage hydropower plants Flampouro and Trani Rachi in northern Greece obtained environmental conditions
Nearly 2,500 kilometers of pristine Balkan rivers lost since 2012
21 January 2026 - The first comparable regional assessment in over a decade documents the deterioration of Europe's last wild rivers
Hidroelectrica to set up joint venture with EDF for 1 GW pumped storage project
24 December 2025 - Romania intends to revive the Tarnița-Lăpuștești pumped storage hydropower project in tandem with France's EDF
North Macedonia’s first annual construction plan for energy projects envisages EUR 1.4 billion in investments
23 December 2025 - North Macedonia has introduced an annual construction plan for the energy projects with the new Law on Energy