Record renewables output in Greece prompts cuts in interconnections
Renewable energy production spiked in Greece, covering almost 80% of estimated daily electricity consumption today
Serbia to begin drafting documentation for Đerdap 3 pumped storage project
The Ministry of Mining and Energy has signed a contract for preparing design and technical documentation for the Đerdap 3 pumped storage hydropower plant
Winners of 2026 Just Transition Young Voices Awards announced
Anna Shvets, Francesca Ceban, and Alexandru Fedaș won the 2026 Just Transition Young Voices Awards for videos showing what a just energy transition means to them and their communities.
Albania proposes rules for renewable energy communities
Albania’s energy regulator has published draft rules for renewable energy communities, covering registration, membership, monitoring and reporting.
Serbia, Masdar weigh large-scale BESS projects
Serbia plans to continue its partnership with Masdar in the renewable energy sector
Romania plans to install 10 GW of wind and solar by 2030, focus on energy storage
Romania plans to install 10 GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030, but will also focus on energy storage, mainly batteries in the coming period
Europe’s largest BESS, Coalburn 1, starts commercial operations
Coalburn 1, a 500 MW, two-hour battery energy storage system in Scotland, is now the largest operational battery in Europe
Apply for 2026 Schneider Go Green Challenge student competition
Schneider Electric has opened applications for its global student competition, the 2026 Schneider Go Green Challenge.