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Romania: Electricity market sees moderate price rise and lower volume in May 2025 Read More »

Romania: Electricity market sees moderate price rise and lower volume in May 2025

In May 2025, the average price of electricity on the day-ahead market of Romania’s OPCOM energy exchange reached 85.9 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh). This marks a 5.14% increase compared to May 2024, but a slight 0.64% decrease from April 2025, when the average price was 86.44 euros/MWh. The total traded volume on the day-ahead market […]

Montenegro: EPCG seeks international partner for controversial HPP Komarnica project Read More »

Montenegro: EPCG seeks international partner for controversial HPP Komarnica project

Montenegro’s state-owned power utility, EPCG, is preparing to bring an international partner on board to support the development of the long-delayed Komarnica hydropower plant. Designed to have an installed capacity of 172 megawatts and produce approximately 213 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually, the project is part of EPCG’s broader hydropower expansion strategy. Alongside Komarnica, EPCG is

Bulgaria: Solar sector hit by sharp eco tax hike starting July 2025 Read More »

Bulgaria: Solar sector hit by sharp eco tax hike starting July 2025

Starting 1 July 2025, Bulgaria’s solar energy sector will be hit with a sharp rise in environmental taxes, placing them among the highest in the European Union. A new report from the Bulgarian Association for Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BASEL) highlights the sweeping changes set to affect the cost of solar energy systems, including photovoltaic

Slovenia: SENG launches first phase of Kanalski Vrh solar power plant Read More »

Slovenia: SENG launches first phase of Kanalski Vrh solar power plant

Slovenian renewable energy company Soske Elektrarne Nova Gorica (SENG) has begun the initial phase of its new solar power plant in Kanalski Vrh. This first stage adds 2.9 MW of installed capacity, marking an important milestone in Slovenia’s ongoing solar energy development. The project’s initial phase was fully financed using SENG’s internal funds, with an

Romania: Court suspends environmental permit for nearly completed Rastolița hydropower power plant Read More »

Romania: Court suspends environmental permit for nearly completed Rastolița hydropower power plant

The Cluj-Napoca Court of Appeal has issued a temporary suspension of the environmental approval for Hidroelectrica’s Rastolița hydropower project, despite the facility being over 90% complete and scheduled to begin operations in November. The ruling is not yet final and is part of an ongoing legal dispute. Romania’s Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, commented on

Romania: Senate clears way for Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant Read More »

Romania: Senate clears way for Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant

The Romanian Senate has approved a new legislative measure allowing construction to begin on the long-delayed Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant without the need for a new feasibility study. This decision is expected to break years of bureaucratic deadlock and accelerate the development of one of Romania’s most significant energy infrastructure projects. The approved amendment to

Greece plans capacity market to support gas plants amid renewable shift Read More »

Greece plans capacity market to support gas plants amid renewable shift

The Greek Government is considering the introduction of a capacity market aimed at supporting natural gas-fired power plants. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to maintain the economic viability of these facilities as the country accelerates its shift toward renewable energy sources. As solar and wind increasingly dominate daily electricity production, the need

Croatia at risk of summer blackouts amid aging grid and renewable surge Read More »

Croatia at risk of summer blackouts amid aging grid and renewable surge

Experts are warning that Croatia could face a repeat of the major electricity network failure that occurred during the summer of 2024. That blackout, which originated in Montenegro and quickly spread into Croatia, revealed serious weaknesses in the national energy infrastructure. With the summer months approaching, similar conditions—such as peak electricity demand, outdated transmission lines,

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