Power utility Elektrani na Severna Makedonija estimated that it requires EUR 3 billion by 2040 to replace electricity from its lignite-fired power plants. According to member of the Board of Directors Ivan Stojanovski, the state-owned company is preparing investments in gas power plants, solar, wind, hydropower and energy storage. He highlighted its plans for a […]
Public consultation is underway in Cyprus for environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies for three projects for photovoltaic units, of 14.5 MW in total peak capacity, with 40 MWh in battery storage. The developer, SAOLA, plans several such investments. It is facing opposition from the local population and environmentalists. The electricity system in Cyprus is severely […]
Poland-based R.Power began work on its Lazuri photovoltaic plant of 55 MW in peak capacity in Satu Mare county in northwestern Romania. The company is energizing four solar parks of more than 23 MW overall, its first operational assets in the country. In addition, it is about to break ground on its 254 MWh Scornicești […]
The 14th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development (IFESD-14) concluded yesterday with the signing of the Skopje Declaration. During the three-day summit, North Macedonia’s capital became a global center of dialogue, ideas, and visions for the future, according to the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources of North Macedonia. This year’s edition of […]
Serbia’s power exchange, SEEPEX, has reached an agreement with state-owned utility Elektroprivreda Srbije to work together on strengthening the intraday electricity market. SEEPEX is proud to announce the signing of a strategic agreement with Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), Serbia’s largest power utility company, aimed specifically at securing its support for the organized intraday continuous (IDC) electricity […]
PPC Group has launched the construction of a battery energy storage system in the area of its Amyntaio coal plant. The company is also building BESS facilities at its thermal power plants Kardia and Meliti, as it is preparing to end coal use in Greece. One BESS unit is under construction in Bulgaria, as well. […]
Serbia’s distribution system operator, Elektrodistribucija Srbije (EDS), plans a comprehensive restructuring to improve financial stability, operational efficiency, and investment planning capacity, in line with the country’s stand-by arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). EDS has launched a tender to select a consultant to develop a restructuring plan. The deadline for submitting bids is set […]
Serbia’s Ministry of Mining and Energy has launched a public consultation on a preliminary framework for a new law on mining and geological exploration. One of the goals of the new law is to align national legislation with European Union regulations on critical raw materials, sustainable development, and the circular economy. The law will be […]
Serbia is targeting the last quarter of 2027 for coupling with the European Union’s single day-ahead market, Serbian power exchange SEEPEX’s Managing Director Miloš Mladenović said. Miloš Mladenović was one of the speakers at the Energy Connectivity, Resilience and Security in Southeastern Europe panel at the 14th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development in […]
Austrian green energy producer Enery and Turkish software company SmartPulse have entered a strategic partnership to deliver advanced solutions for the management and trading of renewable energy and storage assets. The collaboration aims to amplify market results for renewable energy producers and battery owners, while strengthening integration into the regional energy markets. Enery Portfolio Optimization […]