renewable energy auctions
Half of EU auction-backed hydrogen projects pull out
23 September 2025 - Seven projects for 1.88 GW of total electrolyzer capacity are unfeasible even with grants won at the second European Hydrogen Bank auction
Turkey launches solar, wind power auctions with November deadlines
09 September 2025 - Turkey issued a public call for renewable energy auctions for 2 GW in total, including the first floating PV plant in the YEKA mechanism
Montenegro’s power utility gets EUR 25 million loan to expand Gvozd wind farm
20 August 2025 - The installed capacity will be increased to 75.6 MW, making Gvozd the largest wind farm in Montenegro.
Šahmanović: Montenegro expects first large private wind and solar plants to be online in 2026
19 August 2025 - Admir Šahmanović, Minister of Energy and Mining, spoke with Balkan Green Energy News about the ministry’s achievements so far and plans for the future.
North Macedonia’s draft law envisages renewable energy auctions for CfDs
14 August 2025 - North Macedonia's draft Law on the Use of Energy from Renewable Sources covers auctions, CfDs, prosumers and renewable energy communities
Romania completes second round of renewable energy auctions – third of wind quota unallocated
13 August 2025 - Romania completed its second round of renewable energy auctions. More than one third of the wind power quota wasn't allocated and prices rose.
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