CBAM may hinder decarbonization and renewables, contrary to its intended aim
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has caused serious disruptions to electricity markets in the Western Balkans, called into question their integration with the EU market, and increased uncertainty for renewable energy investments. If this uncertainty is not resolved relatively quickly, CBAM will produce effects contrary to its intended aim of accelerating decarbonization […]
CROPEX CEO leaves power exchange to join aggregator KOER
A similar move – transitioning from a high-ranking position in the public sector to a private company – recently took place in Slovenia as well
North Macedonia’s MEMO power exchange launches intraday market
North Macedonia’s National Electricity Market Operator – MEMO marked the launch of its intraday market
BEF 2026 agenda is set – 50 speakers on future of energy in Southeast Europe
The agenda is ready for Belgrade Energy Forum - BEF 2026, scheduled for May 11 and 12 and organized by Balkan Green Energy News
Predovnik: EU – Western Balkans electricity market coupling expected in early 2028 or beginning of 2029
We discussed electricity markets, and CBAM with Chairman of the Management Board of ADEX Group and CEO of BSP Southpool Anže Predovnik
Mervar: Electricity prices 40% higher until end-2026
ELES CEO Aleksander Mervar prepared a brief analysis of electricity price trends in light of the war in the Middle East
First battery energy storage systems enter Greek electricity market
The Hellenic Energy Exchange introduced Greece's first battery energy storage systems (BESS) into the day-ahead and intraday markets
Bulgaria plans scheme to subsidize electricity prices for businesses
On Bulgaria's power exchange, IBEX, the day-ahead price for April 2 reached EUR 136.6 per MWh, compared to EUR 67.5 per MWh on February 27