Electricity sector officials visit Albania’s trailblazing photovoltaic plants as part of GIZ regional decarbonization project
GIZ organized a field trip and presentations in Albania for energy ministries, electricity DSOs and regulators in the Western Balkans
Romania declares winners of its wind, solar power CfD auctions
Wind and solar power projects in Romania of over 1.5 GW in total are eligible for contracts for difference (CfD) after the first auctions
Kosovo* invites firms to qualify for 100 MW wind power auction
The Ministry of Economy of Kosovo* started the first phase of the first of two planned auctions for wind power
EU energy ministers launch geothermal energy push
The Council of the EU called on unlocking financing for geothermal energy, streamlining regulations and a boost to equipment manufacturers
Prequalification open for 170 MW of battery storage in Kosovo*
Companies can apply within a prequalification call for a battery storage project in Kosovo* divided into two segments
Global pledge signed to boost energy storage six times to 1.5 TW
The COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge calls for increasing capability by six times to 1.5 TW by 2030
PV plant Maglizh of 160 MW in Bulgaria to enter test phase
The Maglizh photovoltaic facility of 160 MW in peak capacity is nearing the test phase, after overcoming complex issues in development
Romania risks power outages as import capacity is nearing its limits
Imports account for over 35% of power consumption in Romania during daily peaks, but Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja isn't pessimistic