Photovoltaics supply 60% of Greece’s electricity at noon during heatwave
A heatwave pushed the demand for electricity in Greece to the highest this year. Photovoltaics cover the most around midday, but peak demand is around sunset.
Greece’s power grid in risk of blackouts amid high renewables share, demand drop
A high renewables penetration in the electricity production mix combined with low demand is straining the Greek power network
Renewables permits in Greece nearing 100 GW but grid lacks capacity
An overwhelming number of projects in Greece have producer certificates but grid issues remain – 1 GW in operational PV systems is offline
North Macedonia’s regulator issues 200 licenses for renewable electricity plants in 2022
The Energy and Water Services Regulatory Commission issued 200 licenses this year for electricity production from renewable sources
Italian consortium to build first solar panel factory in Bulgaria
Italy-based IEXE Solar will build the first solar panel factory in Bulgaria in the industrial zone of Yambol
Consortium to build solar panel factory in North Macedonia
German AE Solar and PiKCELL Group, based in North Macedonia, are planning a joint investment in a photovoltaic panel factory in Tetovo
IRENA: faster energy transitions could boost expected global growth
Speeding up energy transitions to achieve the 1.5°C global warming target could boost the world's GDP by 2.4% per year within the next decade compared with current plans, IRENA says.
Slovenia’s GEN-I to build 17 MW solar power plant in North Macedonia
Slovenia’s GEN-I is launching construction on its first large-scale solar power plant, after gaining rights to develop 17 MW in North Macedonia.
