Albania introduces market based procurement of balancing services
The new balancing rules in force as of April 1 introduce market based procurement of balancing services and imbalance price formation.
Akuo expands hydropower portfolio in Bulgaria
The French company has completed the acquisition of PVB Power Bulgaria, a firm with five hydropower plants in the Balkan country.
Power utility ERS launches tender for EUR 118.7 million in loans to finance construction of HPPs
Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske needs funding for three hydropower plants on the Bistrica river and HPP Dabar.
Vjosa Forever film release: Future of Europe’s largest unspoilt river hangs in balance
Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, citizens are demanding political support for the establishment of Europe’s first wild river national park.
IRENA, IHA promote role of sustainable hydropower on path to climate goals
IRENA and IHA argue sustainable hydropower should be incentivized due to its importance for the carbon neutrality push
Record 4.8 GW of new plants in 2020 boosts Turkey’s renewables capacity to 49 GW
Half of the additional renewable energy capacity last year came from hydropower plants, while wind, solar, and biomass accounted for the rest.
New initiative to support sustainable hydropower in the Western Balkans
The initiative is led by the International Hydropower Association (IHA), the Albanian power utility KESH, and the Swiss SECO.
Croatia sets new record in renewable energy production
Due to heavy rains and strong wind, production in hydropower plants and wind farms reached 48 GWh yesterday, while consumption was 47 GWh.