renewable energy auctions
WindEurope urges Germany to drop negative bidding in wind auctions, switch to CfDs
07 August 2025 - Germany’s auction for 2.5 GW of offshore wind failed to attract bids, exposing the inadequacy of negative bidding, says WindEurope.
Bulgaria preparing more BESS subsidies amid boom in construction of large facilities
04 August 2025 - Bulgaria is reportedly working on a public call for EUR 120 million for investments in battery energy storage systems of 1.5 GWh overall
Production starts at new 38.4 MW wind farm northeast of Bucharest
30 July 2025 - Eximprod started generating electricity in its new wind farm in Romania's east, while several other projects in the country are near completion
Faria Renewables secures financing for 49.9 MW battery project in Greece
24 July 2025 - Faria Renewables has signed a loan agreement with Attica Bank for the construction of a BESS facility in Greece
Montenegro sets November 10 deadline for first solar power auction
14 July 2025 - Legal entities and entrepreneurs in Montenegro are preparing to compete in an auction for market premiums with their solar power projects
Montenegro determines quota, maximum price for solar power auction
06 July 2025 - The participants in the forthcoming auction for solar power projects in Montenegro will bid for state support for a total of 250 MW
EU’s Modernisation Fund disburses EUR 3.66 billion for clean energy projects in nine countries
04 July 2025 - Focusing on renewables, grids, storage, and energy efficiency, the funds will support projects in Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, and Romania.
Turkey selects first hydropower reservoir for YEKA floating solar power auction
01 July 2025 - The reservoir of the Demirköprü hydropower plant is the first proposed area for Turkey's planned floating solar power auction
Svetlana Cerović: Serbia should consider the role of batteries in next renewables auction
12 June 2025 - Energy storage rules would complete Serbia's regulatory framework for renewables, Svetlana Cerović said at BEF 2025
Montenegro preparing first renewable energy auction to accelerate green transition
03 June 2025 - A model for Montenegro's first auction for market premiums for solar power was outlined at an event in the capital Podgorica
Wind power investments in Turkey surge as major plants inaugurated in May
03 June 2025 - Investments in wind power in Turkey are expected to surpass USD 1.5 billion this year, translating to 1.5 GW of new capacity
Battery storage market in SEE emerging, Western Balkans lagging behind with positive prospects
26 May 2025 - Battery energy storage systems are still rare in Southeastern Europe, but state support and financing models in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania have paved the way for rapid deployment