solar power
Greece’s PPC Renewables to boost Astypalaia island’s self-sufficiency with hybrid power plant
05 April 2023 - A 3.5 MW photovoltaic unit with batteries is set to cover half of the electricity demand in the isolated Aegean island of Astypalaia
Aurubis to expand solar power capacity at its copper plant in Bulgaria
05 April 2023 - Aurubis picked the contractor for the second and third solar power plants at its copper plant east of Sofia. It plans the fourth as well.
Slovenia, Albania to install solar power plants at army properties
03 April 2023 - Both Albania and Slovenia intend to look for private investors for solar power plants at their army facilities
Romanian journalists uncover giant hybrid power plant project on Serbian border
30 March 2023 - A dormant wind, solar and pumped hydropower project valued at EUR 1.9 billion has been unearthed in a Romanian media report
Đedović: Serbia to promote energy storage with changes to renewables law
30 March 2023 - To avoid a delay in connecting their renewable power plant, investors will need to add batteries, according to the renewables bill
Greece’s PPC Renewables finishing two solar power plants of 250 MW in total
29 March 2023 - PPC Renewables said it would complete two photovoltaic facilities in Greece's coal hubs by the end of the month
State-owned EÜAŞ dominates top list of electricity producers in Turkey
28 March 2023 - The annual MW100 Turkey report reveals the biggest players in installed capacity, electricity production and across sectors
CMS outlines energy project development rules in North Macedonia for investors
28 March 2023 - CMS Reich-Rohrwig answered several questions frequently asked by investors and other participants in the energy market in North Macedonia
Kosovo* outlines energy transition until 2031 in strategic document
24 March 2023 - Kosovo* aims at 1.6 GW in renewables capacity by 2031, with 340 MWh in batteries. It opted to reconstruct at least three coal plant units.
Prilep in North Macedonia to finance solar panels with municipal bonds
23 March 2023 - The Municipality of Prilep intends to sell bonds to get EUR 5 million for four projects including for solar panels on rooftops of schools
Balkans mostly lag behind 2022 global renewables growth but solar power picks up pace
22 March 2023 - The world added a record 295 GW of renewable electricity capacity last year, increasing the stock by 9.6%, IRENA said
Montenegro gives initial clearance for major solar power projects
21 March 2023 - The Government of Montenegro issued urban planning and technical requirements for three planned photovoltaic units of 265 MW in total
Number of prosumers in Albania surpasses one thousand
16 March 2023 - The number of prosumers with solar power panels on the electricity distribution network in Albania has reached 1,025
Second Solar Camp for Young Leaders is underway in Serbia
16 March 2023 - Participants in the second Solar Camp for Young Leaders in Serbia are getting acquainted with renewable energy production
EU presents proposals for electricity market design reform
14 March 2023 - The revision to the electricity market design is aimed at switching away from short-term markets, boosting electrification and renewables and protecting consumers
GGF approves loan for Blue 1 solar power plant in Albania
13 March 2023 - With the financing package from the Green for Growth Fund, 75% of the costs for the Blue 1 solar power plant in Albania will be covered.