Hidroelektrane na Drini, a subsidiary of the power utility ERS that operates the Visegrad hydropower plant, announced that the plant generated 59.11 GWh of electricity in May 2025. This represents a 48% decrease compared to April 2025, when production reached 113.76 GWh. Compared to May 2024, output was slightly higher, as the plant produced 54.02 […]
Slovenia: Electricity generation drops in May 2025 amid lower thermal and hydro output Read More »
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in May 2025 totaled 1,261 GWh, marking a 5% decrease compared to the same month last year and a 1% decline from April 2025. Thermal power generation saw the steepest drop, falling by 36% year-on-year, followed by hydropower,
Romania: Cernavoda Unit 2 taken offline for technical assessments after smoke incident Read More »
Nuclearelectrica, the operator of Romania’s only nuclear power plant at Cernavoda, announced that Unit 2 was taken offline on 25 June in a controlled shutdown. The move was made to allow for further technical assessments and, if necessary, the implementation of corrective measures. The company stressed that all procedures are being conducted according to strict
Romania: Hidroelectrica awards contract for first floating solar power plant Read More »
Romanian electricity producer Hidroelectrica has awarded a contract for the development of its first floating solar power plant, a key component of the Nufarul pilot project. This initiative marks a major step for the company as it begins integrating floating photovoltaic technology into its renewable energy portfolio. The contract was awarded through an open public
For the first time in its energy history, Bulgaria saw solar power generation briefly exceed the country’s electricity consumption. This landmark event occurred on Friday, June 20, between 10:00 and 12:00 AM, when solar panels produced more electricity than the nation consumed during those two hours—also contributing to exports. According to the Bulgarian electricity transmission
Bulgaria: Bulgargaz proposes slightly higher wholesale gas price for July 2025 Read More »
Bulgarian state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz has proposed a wholesale natural gas price of approximately 33 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) for July 2025. This represents a modest increase of 0.6% compared to the approved price for June, which stood at 32.8 euros/MWh — itself only 0.1% higher than the May rate. The proposed price is based
According to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country produced a total of 1,205 GWh of electricity in April 2025, marking an increase from 1,015 GWh recorded in April 2024. Hydropower plants accounted for 38.2% of the gross electricity production, thermal power plants contributed 53%, while solar and wind power made up
Albania approves 62 MW solar power plant led by Turkey’s Fortis Energy Read More »
The Albanian government has approved the construction of a 62 MW solar power plant in the village of Tac Larte, situated in the southeastern part of the country. The project will be developed by Turkish renewable energy company Fortis Energy, representing another step in Albania’s push to expand its clean energy production. The newly approved
Albania resumes costly electricity imports amid drought and high temperatures Read More »
High temperatures and a prolonged lack of rainfall have compelled the Albanian Power Corporation (KESH) to resume purchasing electricity from the international market. Over the past two weeks, KESH organized four auctions, spending a total of €14 million to cover domestic energy needs. The electricity was bought at an average price of €95 per megawatt-hour.
Albania among world’s most expensive countries for fuel despite record imports Read More »
Albania is currently ranked as the seventh most expensive country in the world for oil prices. With fuel prices exceeding $2 per liter, it stands out as the costliest in the Western Balkans by a significant margin. Serbia follows in second place within the region, but still lags far behind. When compared to countries like
