self-consumption
Spain’s solar power capacity tops 50 GW
13 February 2026 - Spain’s total solar capacity currently stands at around 50.2 GW, or 34% of the overall electricity generation capacity, according to REE
Self-consumption photovoltaic systems in Greece must add remote control devices
16 January 2026 - Solar power facilities for self-consumption in Grece now require set point equipment. Owners in the category have eight months.
Bulgaria proposes changes to electricity trading rules to include new market participants
13 January 2026 - New categories include active customers (active buyers), citizen energy communities, prosumers, and renewable energy communities
New auction announced in Greece for 600 MW for electricity for vulnerable households
08 January 2026 - The Greek government specified the conditions for a renewable energy auction. The Apollo initiative is aimed at reducing costs for vulnerable households.
Greece reboots Apollo program against energy poverty
30 December 2025 - The Greek government has redesigned and rebooted the Apollo self-consumption program, aimed at reducing energy costs for vulnerable consumers
Croatia initiates project to harness solar energy along highways
03 December 2025 - Croatia’s highway management enterprise, Hrvatske Autoceste, is implementing a project for solar power plants along its highways
Greek regulator steps in to prevent energy communities misuse
10 October 2025 - Legitimate energy communities have suffered in Greece, as private investors have been taking advantage of the status
Greece loses EU grant intended for renewable electricity for vulnerable consumers
11 September 2025 - The ambitious Apollo program is losing a EUR 100 million EU grant for renewables and storage, intended to lower energy costs for vulnerable consumers
Slovenia tops EU list for most smart power meters, Croatia among laggards
25 July 2025 - At the top of the list of European Union member states with the highest number of smart meters are the Scandinavian countries and Italy
Significant step for citizen energy in BiH – Republic of Srpska enables establishment of first renewable energy communities in region
12 May 2025 - The Republic of Srpska, one of the two entities making up BiH, adopted a rulebook on renewable energy communities
Montenegro’s power consumption grows 25%
16 April 2025 - Electricity consumption in Montenegro is driven, among other factors, by solar power expansion
Croatia changing law on renewables – new rules for prosumers, decentralized power production
14 April 2025 - The Government of Croatia has adopted the amendments to the law on renewable energy sources and high-efficiency cogeneration