The Slovenian Ministry of Defence has partnered with the state-run motorway operator DARS, the Vipava municipality, and the renewable energy company Soske Elektrarne Nova Gorica (SENG) to establish solar power plants at several key locations. These sites include the Mlake military training ground, various Ministry properties, and a future industrial zone in Vipava. The agreement […]
Montenegro: EPCG reports €5 million benefit from solar energy projects Read More »
Montenegrin power utility EPCG has announced the results of its Solari 3000+/500+ and 5000+ solar projects, which ran from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The report reveals that consumers have collectively saved nearly 5 million euros during this period. A total of over 7,000 users have participated in the projects so far, with
During the May Day holidays, solar power plants in North Macedonia were temporarily disconnected from the national electricity grid to ensure the stability and safety of the power supply. This decision followed an emergency meeting of relevant authorities, prompted by a recent blackout in Spain and Portugal, where renewable energy sources, including solar power, were
A significant step forward has been made in the development of the Egypt-Greece electricity interconnection (GREGY) project, with the signing of a grant agreement between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and ELICA Interconnector, a subsidiary of the Copelouzos Group. This milestone is a key element in strengthening Europe’s energy security and advancing
Croatia explores nuclear energy cooperation with US, focuses on small modular reactors Read More »
During a meeting in Washington with a US delegation led by Maria Korsnick, President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, Croatian Minister of Economy Ante Susnjar discussed potential cooperation between Croatia and the United States in advancing nuclear energy. The focus of the talks was on the deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
Bulgaria’s Kozloduy nuclear power plant will shut down Unit 5 for its scheduled annual maintenance and refueling starting on May 5, 2025. The maintenance is expected to be completed by mid-June, with a series of necessary technical services, preventive maintenance, upgrades, and repairs being carried out on the unit’s equipment and systems. This maintenance is
For the first time since their inception, the two largest electricity producers in the Republic of Srpska (RS)—the coal-fired thermal power plants Gacko and Ugljevik—will be out of operation simultaneously due to scheduled maintenance. These plants, which together generate over 65% of RS’s electricity, will be offline starting from May 24 at the earliest until
Romanian state-controlled electricity producer Hidroelectrica reported a sharp year-on-year decline in electricity output for the first quarter of 2025, with gross generation falling 38% to 2,735 GWh. Net production mirrored this decline, also down 38% to 2,656 GWh. Electricity sales dropped by 36% to 2,843 GWh, while electricity purchases rose 10% to 196 GWh. The
Romania: OMV Petrom sees 24% profit drop in Q1 2025, eyes record investment year Read More »
OMV Petrom, Romania’s leading oil and gas company, reported a 24% year-on-year drop in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, totaling €220.9 million. The decline follows a period of elevated earnings in prior years, which were buoyed by soaring energy prices triggered by the war in Ukraine. Despite the profit dip, the company
Bulgaria: TPP Bobov Dol reports strong Q1 2025 profit surge amid revenue growth Read More »
Bulgarian coal-fired power plant TPP Bobov Dol posted a net profit of €5.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, significantly up from €1.35 million during the same period last year. The company’s total revenues soared to €64.6 million, marking an 84% year-on-year increase. Operating costs also rose sharply, reaching €59.6 million in Q1 2025—an
