renewable energy auctions
Greece to offer 200 MW in third battery storage auction
20 September 2024 - Before the end of 2024, Greece intends to provide subsidies for standalone battery projects of 200 MW in total via the third auction
Romania issues call to first CfD auction for wind, solar power
12 September 2024 - Romania published a call to an auction for awarding CfD contracts for wind and photovoltaic projects of 1 GW and 500 MW, respectively
Limak commissions part of Turkey’s second-largest solar power plant
10 September 2024 - Limak Renewable Energy has begun to generate electricity from 60 MW out of its Erzin-1 solar power plant of 140 MW in peak capacity
UK aims to turn new state-owned firm GB Energy into energy giant
06 September 2024 - The city of Munich owns more British offshore wind capacity than the UK government, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband told lawmakers
Bulgaria launches call for grants for standalone energy storage units
21 August 2024 - Bulgaria prepared EUR 589 million in grants for standalone energy storage projects. The deadline for applications is November 21.
Romania to allocate grid capacity through auctions
06 August 2024 - Romania is breaking the grid congestion deadlock by introducing a competitive process for capacity allocation for power plant projects
Romania approves CfD scheme for auctioning 5 GW of wind, solar capacity
06 August 2024 - Romania approved the contract-for-difference subsidy mechanism for wind and solar power projects that win the support at upcoming tenders
Albania declares eight winners at 300 MW solar power auction
10 July 2024 - The lowest bid at Albania's solar power auction came in at EUR 39.7 per MWh, against a starting level of EUR 59.97 per MWh
Kosovo* issues terms for upcoming wind power auctions
03 July 2024 - Kosovo* will hold its wind power tenders in two rounds of 75 MW to 100 MW each. The first one is expected to kick off in October.
Tesla, Samsung interested in 150 MW battery storage tender in Cyprus
28 June 2024 - Cyprus plans to launch a tender in September to support the installation and operation of battery energy storage systems of 150 MW in total
Bulgaria outlines EU-funded tender for standalone energy storage units
26 June 2024 - The draft for the RESTORE tender for support to energy storage facilities in the electricity transmission system was issued for public consultation
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