rooftop solar
Household solar power systems overload Cyprus electricity grid
27 January 2023 - The distribution and transmission system operators in Cyprus asked for a freeze in issuing licenses for small solar power installations for self-consumption
Bulgaria simplifies procedure for rooftop solar installations
12 January 2023 - Currently, the procedure to install solar panels and become a prosumer can stretch to one year, but now it is expected to accelerate
Slovenia to incentivize installation of batteries for prosumers
09 January 2023 - The trend of installing batteries in Europe has been additionally fueled by the energy crisis and the impact of the war in Ukraine
Bulgaria prepares grants for rooftop solar systems for households
06 January 2023 - Bulgaria earmarked EUR 30.5 million for replacing inefficient heating devices in households with rooftop PV panels and solar collectors
Citizens in energy transition: Elektropionir – champions of energy democratization
30 December 2022 - Elektropionir is building Serbia's first cooperative power plants, which suggest energy democratization in Serbia is possible
EPCG’s project Solari kicks off sustainable energy transition in Montenegro
29 December 2022 - The solar panel installation program includes the entire society in the energy transition, earning a place among energy transition champions
EPCG is looking for EUR 70 million loan to finance rooftop solar power plants
29 December 2022 - EPCG has published an international public call for the selection of domestic and foreign financial institutions
Battery manufacturer TAB Mak builds 8.4 MW solar park in North Macedonia
22 December 2022 - Lead-acid battery plant TAB Mak in Probištip in North Macedonia will cover 25% of its electricity needs from its photovoltaic facilities
Montenegro’s EPCG to expand Solari program with 5,000 rooftop PV units
05 December 2022 - The Solari 5,000+ program will enable the addition of 70 MW in total solar power capacity, valued at EUR 70 million
Solar power generation to increase tenfold in Montenegro next year
25 November 2022 - According to the estimate in the Energy Balance of Montenegro for 2023, electricity production will drop 12.63% this year
Parking lots in France must set up solar panels
11 November 2022 - Parking lots in France with 80 or more car spots will need to be equipped with overhead solar power panels
EU to accelerate renewables permitting, cut environmental requirements
10 November 2022 - The European Commission wants to cut red tape for renewables but it may lower environmental standards in the process
Kavadarci in North Macedonia fostering solar power projects to become green city
09 November 2022 - The total solar capacity will be over 17 MW once these and other approved projects are in place in the municipality
Romanian city of Bistriţa to equip educational institutions with renewables
08 November 2022 - Bistriţa decided to apply for European funds for a EUR 2.9 million project to equip educational institutions with renewable energy facilities
UGT Renewables signs deal on renewables, energy storage with Montenegro’s EPCG
04 November 2022 - Montenegro's EPCG and US-based UGT Renewables signed an agreement on the joint development of renewables and energy storage
GIZ seeks contractor for grid integration study for prosumers in Serbia
04 November 2022 - Germany's development agency GIZ called on potential contractors in Serbia to prepare offers for a grid integration study for prosumers