Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has significant solar energy potential, with only about 400 MW of its potential utilized so far. The main barriers to further development are issues with grid connection and a lack of incentive programs for households. Although BiH has a strong solar capacity, with panels operating 1,300 to 1,400 hours annually—20% more […]
Romania: Hidroelectrica to complete long-delayed Rastolita hydropower plant by 2025 Read More »
Romanian electricity producer Hidroelectrica is set to complete the long-awaited Rastolita hydropower plant in Mures County by the end of 2025, following government approval to clear over 30 hectares of forest to finalize construction. Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja confirmed that the plant is 89% complete, with more than 144 million euros already invested in the
Montenegro: EPCG confirms stable electricity prices amid TPP Pljevlja reconstruction Read More »
Montenegrin state-owned power utility EPCG has confirmed that electricity prices will remain unchanged for the time being. As the ecological reconstruction of thermal power plant Pljevlja begins, a process expected to last until mid-November, EPCG has secured the necessary electricity imports to cover any shortfall during this period. Approximately 70 million euros have been allocated
Montenegro: Alcazar Energy submits EIA for 119 MW Bijela wind farm Read More »
The Montenegrin Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Vjetro Park Bijela, a subsidiary of Luxembourg-based renewables developer Alcazar Energy, has submitted a request for approval of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its 119 MW Bijela wind farm. The EIA covers the planned wind farm development in the northern municipality of Savnik, which will
Montenegro: Jugopetrol maintains steady profit in 2024 despite slight asset decline Read More »
Montenegrin fuel retailer Jugopetrol posted a net profit of 7 million euros in 2024, maintaining a similar performance as the previous year. The company’s net sales grew by 1.1%, reaching 255.5 million euros, while its operating expenditures increased by 0.7%, totaling 243 million euros. At the close of 2024, Jugopetrol’s total assets stood at 126.8
The Management and Supervisory Boards of the Croatian oil transportation company JANAF have proposed a dividend payment of 28.81 euros per share to its shareholders. This follows a highly profitable year for the company, surpassing the business goals set by its management. As a result, shareholders are set to receive a substantial dividend as a
A subsidiary of the state-owned power utility ERS, Hidroelektrane na Trebisnjici (HET), successfully met its production target in the first quarter of this year by generating 250 GWh of electricity. This achievement comes after a period of favorable rainfall, which notably improved the water levels in the Bileca reservoir. Milan Mitrovic, the Executive Director for
Bulgaria: Market liberalization won’t raise electricity bills for households Read More »
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has assured Bulgarian citizens that the upcoming liberalization of the electricity market will not lead to higher household electricity bills. He emphasized that the government is implementing compensatory measures to protect consumers, with support coming from the Electricity System Security Fund. Stankov clarified that although market liberalization is scheduled to begin
The Regulatory Commission for Energy, Water and Municipal Waste Management Services (KRRE) has been actively working on a comprehensive set of measures aimed at strengthening consumer protection. These initiatives include monthly meter readings and special inspections of measuring devices, selected randomly from consumers who have submitted complaints to KRRE. According to the Commission, these mechanisms
Romania sees major growth in prosumers, total installed capacity hits 2.44 GW Read More »
By the end of January, Romania had reached a significant milestone with a total installed capacity of 2.44 GW from prosumers, reflecting a 63% increase compared to the previous year. The number of prosumers also surged by 79%, reaching 203,984, and this growth trend is expected to continue, fueled by the introduction of additional state
