Slovenia will initiate a three-month public consultation on July 1 as part of the spatial planning process for a new reactor unit at the existing Krsko Nuclear Power Plant. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning will release the draft plan for public review, while GEN Energija, the project developer, had already submitted its […]
Romania: R.Power appoints Nomad Electric as contractor for 55 MW solar project Read More »
Polish renewable energy developer R.Power has selected Romanian firm Nomad Electric as the general contractor for its 55 MW solar power project in Romania. The contract, finalized through R.Power’s local subsidiary, includes all installation, civil works, and commissioning activities. However, it does not cover the supply of solar modules and inverters. This project is part
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has announced that the United States has officially lifted sanctions that had been obstructing Hungary’s plans to expand its Paks nuclear power plant. Originally imposed by the Biden administration, the restrictions have now been reversed, reverting to a Trump-era policy stance. Minister Szijjártó emphasized that the
According to the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute, both electricity production and consumption experienced a monthly decline in April 2025. Electricity output dropped by 5 percent compared to March, totaling 3,298 GWh, while consumption fell by 8.8 percent to 2,684 GWh. Natural gas consumption also saw a significant decline, dropping by 16.1 percent month-on-month to 219
State-owned power utility EPBiH has introduced a revised electricity pricing structure, which will be submitted to the Energy Regulatory Commission (FERK) for approval. The proposed model features three new tariff categories—blue, green, and red—designed to better reflect consumer usage patterns and promote efficiency. EPBiH CEO Nenad Ikanović explained that declining domestic electricity production has shifted
Under the pretext of cost rationalization, the state-owned power utility ERS has cancelled a €1.8 million tender for the feasibility study of the Ustibar hydropower plant (also known as Mrsovo 2). The move followed three failed attempts to award the contract to a consortium led by Serbia’s Energoprojekt Hidroinženjering, working alongside the local Waterworks Institute.
Unit 2 of Romania’s sole nuclear power plant, Cernavoda, was brought back online on the morning of 27 June after a controlled shutdown on 25 June for inspections and minor repairs. Operator Nuclearelectrica confirmed that all corrective actions complied with strict safety protocols, ensuring no risk to staff or the surrounding community. The unit had
Montenegro: Major renewable energy projects advance in Korita Read More »
Two significant renewable energy projects are progressing in the village of Korita, located in Bijelo Polje municipality, Montenegro: a €200 million solar power plant and a wind farm with an installed capacity of 72.6 MW. The wind farm, developed by Vjetro park Korita, has formally submitted its environmental impact assessment application to Montenegro’s Environmental Protection
Montenegro: EPCG secures €25.63 million EBRD loan to expand Gvozd wind farm capacity Read More »
Montenegrin state-owned power utility EPCG has obtained government approval to borrow 25.63 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the second phase of the Gvozd wind farm, which will add 21 MW of capacity. The original Gvozd installation currently has 54.6 MW and is expected to generate approximately 150
Solaris Holding, a joint venture between Bulgarian-German solar developer Sunotec and Eurohold Bulgaria, has commissioned its newest hybrid renewable energy facility near Selanovtsi, close to Vratsa in northwestern Bulgaria. The project covers nearly 38 hectares and includes a 59.8 MW solar power plant with over 103,000 panels, capable of supplying electricity to more than 22,000
