Europe: Solar and wind energy trends in mid-December Read More »
During the week of December 8, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production increased in several major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. Italy recorded the largest growth, with a 41% increase, reversing the downward trend observed the week before. France followed with a 22% increase after experiencing two weeks of declines. Germany saw a […]
Following last year’s withdrawal of the referendum on a second unit at Slovenia’s sole nuclear power plant, Krško, the year 2028 has emerged as a decisive point for defining the country’s long-term energy strategy. That year is expected to bring a public vote on what could become the largest infrastructure project in Slovenia’s history, followed
Slovenia: Auctions secure electricity and carbon allowances for TPP Šoštanj in 2026 Read More »
Slovenian electricity market operator Borzen, in cooperation with the energy exchange BSP, conducted another round of auctions covering electricity sales from TPP Šoštanj as well as the procurement of carbon emission allowances. The electricity auction focused on baseload power for two delivery periods in 2026: 1 January to 31 March and 1 October to 31
In November 2025, the Krsko nuclear power plant, jointly owned by Slovenia and Croatia, generated 504,486 MWh of net electricity, surpassing the planned output of 495,000 MWh by 1.92%. For comparison, in November 2024, the plant produced 504,839 MWh, exceeding the target of 493,000 MWh by 2.4%. Throughout this period, NPP Krsko operated fully within
Romania emerges as Europe’s fastest-growing solar market despite EU-wide slowdown Read More »
Romania has emerged as one of Europe’s most dynamic solar markets in 2025, recording a sharp acceleration in photovoltaic deployment over the course of the year. Around 2.5 GW of new solar capacity has been added, representing an increase of nearly 50% compared to last year’s installations. This expansion alone accounts for roughly one third
Romania: Electricity consumption and production decline in 2025 as solar output surges Read More »
According to data published by the National Institute for Statistics (INS), electricity consumption in Romania during the first ten months of 2025 totaled 41.46 TWh, representing a 0.2% decline compared to the same period in 2024. The figures indicate a broadly stable demand profile, with notable differences across consumer categories. Industrial electricity consumption reached 31.35
According to company management, EPCG Solar Gradnja has exceeded its installation targets for the current year, delivering results above initial expectations by early December. Instead of the originally planned 30 MW of newly installed capacity, the company successfully connected a total of 36 MW of solar systems within the first eleven months of the year,
Bulgaria’s state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz has proposed a reduction in the wholesale price of natural gas to be applied in January 2026, reflecting continued easing in market conditions. According to the proposal, the price for January is expected to be around €31.2 per megawatt-hour (MWh), marking a 3.3% decrease compared with the price approved for
2030–2035 scenario annex: Gas prices, CBAM and export margins Read More »
Scenario one: High volatility, tight LNG markets In a scenario characterised by global LNG tightness, regulatory uncertainty, and persistent geopolitical risk, European gas prices remain volatile with frequent spikes. Average prices may moderate, but extreme events become more common. Under this scenario, Serbian exporters without flexibility face chronic margin pressure. Steel and ceramics suffer the
What the European gas market means for Serbia-based producers and exporters Read More »
The European natural gas market has moved decisively away from its pre-2020 equilibrium. Price formation, supply security, and cost competitiveness are no longer primarily dictated by long-term contracts and pipeline marginal costs. Instead, they are shaped by a volatile interplay of LNG pricing, financial hedging, regulatory overlays, and gas-power coupling. For Serbia-based companies producing gas,
