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Greece: Hellenic Wind Energy Association calls for urgent reforms to balance renewable energy mix Read More »

Greece: Hellenic Wind Energy Association calls for urgent reforms to balance renewable energy mix

The Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN) is urging immediate reforms to Greece’s renewable energy strategy, warning that the current overreliance on solar power threatens to destabilize the national electricity grid and hinder the country’s energy transition objectives. ELETAEN leaders have outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at rebalancing the renewable energy mix by prioritizing wind power […]

Bulgaria: Unit 5 at Kozloduy nuclear power plant returns to service after annual maintenance Read More »

Bulgaria: Unit 5 at Kozloduy nuclear power plant returns to service after annual maintenance

Unit 5 of Bulgaria’s only nuclear power plant, Kozloduy, has resumed operations and is now supplying electricity to the national grid following the completion of its scheduled annual maintenance on 11 June. The unit was restarted after a comprehensive inspection and receiving approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Agency. The maintenance period, which began on 5

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Local company seeks environmental approval for 9.92 MW solar power plant in Brčko District Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Local company seeks environmental approval for 9.92 MW solar power plant in Brčko District

Micro Strategy Invest, a local company, has submitted a request for a preliminary environmental impact assessment as part of its plan to construct a solar power plant in the Vitanovici area within the Brčko District. The project, developed by Tehnoloski Eko Centar, is currently undergoing public review. The planned facility will cover approximately 8.41 hectares

Albania launches licensing process for Fier 170 MW gas-fired power plant Read More »

Albania launches licensing process for Fier 170 MW gas-fired power plant

The Albanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ERE) has initiated the formal licensing process for Fier Thermoelectric, a company established by the Greek gas firm DEPA Trade. The license concerns the development of a new 170 MW gas-fired thermal power plant near the city of Fier in southwestern Albania. As part of the regulatory procedure, ERE has

Slovenia: Economic viability of Krsko nuclear expansion questioned by independent analysis Read More »

Slovenia: Economic viability of Krsko nuclear expansion questioned by independent analysis

An independent analysis by the Slovenian NGO Youth for Climate Justice has raised significant concerns about the economic feasibility of constructing a second unit at the existing Krsko nuclear power plant. The report suggests that while the project may not attract private investors due to limited financial returns, it could still hold strategic importance for

Slovenia: Fuel retailers oppose Government’s proposed fuel price regulation changes Read More »

Slovenia: Fuel retailers oppose Government’s proposed fuel price regulation changes

Fuel retailers in Slovenia have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Government’s proposed overhaul of fuel price regulations. The planned changes aim to lower the maximum allowable profit margins on already regulated fuel prices and extend the regulation to petrol stations located along highways. Leading retailer Petrol has warned that such policies could force the company

Serbia advances energy integration with EU through strategic gas projects and market reforms Read More »

Serbia advances energy integration with EU through strategic gas projects and market reforms

Serbia is making significant progress in developing its energy infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to align with the European Union’s energy market. A key step in this process is the ongoing development of a gas interconnector with North Macedonia. Funded by the EU, the feasibility study for this pipeline is expected to be

Montenegro commissions Ubli 1 solar power plant to boost sustainable energy transition Read More »

Montenegro commissions Ubli 1 solar power plant to boost sustainable energy transition

Montenegro has officially put into operation its largest ground-based solar power plant, Ubli 1, located in the settlement of Ubli. With an investment of nearly 5 million euros, the plant is expected to produce about 8 GWh of clean electricity each year. It is projected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by more than 5,500 tons

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska prepares concession for Trebinje wind farm project with Chinese company Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska prepares concession for Trebinje wind farm project with Chinese company

The Government of the Republic of Srpska is preparing to award a concession for the construction and operation of Trebinje wind farm to the Chinese company China Power PTE through direct negotiations, bypassing the usual public bidding process. The investment, estimated at more than 750 million euros, represents one of the largest renewable energy projects

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