Montenegro finally scraps bids for Briska Gora solar power project
26 June 2024 - The Briska Gora project is also controversial due to its potential adverse impact on biodiversity and cultural heritage
Italian green loan for EPS requires Serbia to set 2030 renewables target at 45%
25 June 2024 - The green loan, provided by Italian development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, is aimed at helping EPS to decarbonize
DTEK’s subsidiary DRI buys 126 MW solar power project in Romania
19 June 2024 - Renewable energy company DRI acquired its third project in Romania. The Văcărești solar farm is planned to have 126 MW in capacity.
Croatia launches second phase of premiums auctions for wind, solar, hydropower
17 June 2024 - The premiums will be awarded for 150 MW in wind farms, 450 MW in solar parks, and 7.25 MW in hydropower plants
Council of EU gives final approval to Net Zero Industry Act to bolster key manufacturing sectors
28 May 2024 - The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) aims to create a unified and predictable business environment for the clean tech manufacturing sector
Romania starts work on energy communities legislation
21 May 2024 - Romanian citizens will have the right to get electricity at lower prices via energy communities, Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja said
Greece schedules first auction for guarantees of origin
06 May 2024 - The Greek renewable market operator, DAPEEP, said the country's first auction for guarantees of origin would take place on June 26
EU completing Green Deal Industrial Plan as Net Zero Industry Act awaits go-ahead
01 May 2024 - The European Union's Net Zero Industry Act is about to come into force, completing legislative work within the Green Deal Industrial Plan
Romania adopts offshore wind energy law to get first megawatts in 2032
10 April 2024 - More than two thirds of lawmakers voted for Romania's first offshore wind energy law, aimed at getting the first turbines online in 2032
Kosovo* adopts Law on the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources
09 April 2024 - Only after the first auction was held, lawmakers in Prishtina passed the Law on the Promotion of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources, which introduces CfDs
New law in Greece to increase curtailments, regulate auctions, roll out Apollo self-consumption program
08 April 2024 - Several big changes are introduced in the Greek energy market through a new bill of law submitted by the relevant ministry
Kosovo* completes first solar power auction at EUR 48.88 per MWh
03 April 2024 - Swiss firm Orllati and its consortium won the first solar power auction in Kosovo*. They can build and operate a PV park of up to 105 MW.