North Macedonia is advancing major investments in its electricity transmission network, highlighted by the installation of a new 400/110 kV transformer at the Dubrovo substation. This project is part of transmission system operator MEPSO’s broader modernization and expansion program aimed at improving reliability and enabling greater renewable energy integration. Dubrovo is a vital hub in […]
North Macedonia: Day-ahead power trading up 37.7% year-on-year in August 2025 Read More »
In August 2025, electricity trading on North Macedonia’s day-ahead market reached 126,292.1 MWh, marking a 37.7% increase compared to 91,721.7 MWh in the same month of 2024. However, the traded volume was 6.5% lower than in July 2025. According to market operator MEMO, the average market-clearing price in August was 81.23 euros/MWh, down 21.3% from
Hungary: GoldenPeaks Capital opens 64.5 MW Zemplen solar complex Read More »
GoldenPeaks Capital, a renewable energy investor operating in Central and Eastern Europe, has officially launched the Zemplen solar complex in northern Hungary. Located in Bodroghalom, the facility has a total capacity of 64.5 MW and has been running at full capacity since March. The two-block solar plant is expected to generate around 94.6 GWh of
Hungary accelerates energy storage expansion to tackle soaring negative power prices Read More »
The rapid expansion of weather-dependent renewable energy sources is creating an unusual trend in European power markets: negative electricity prices. On days with strong winds or abundant sunshine, solar and wind farms often generate far more electricity than the grid can consume, leading to an oversupply that pushes prices below zero. A recent report from
Romania: Installed electricity capacity surpasses 19.6 GW, driven by solar growth Read More »
According to Romania’s electricity transmission system operator Transelectrica, the country’s installed electricity generation capacity reached 19.6 GW on 1 September 2025, reflecting an increase of just over 1 GW since the start of the year. These figures do not include contributions from prosumers. The growth has been driven primarily by solar energy, with 925 MW
Hungary: Day-ahead and intraday electricity prices drop significantly in August 2025 Read More »
In August 2025, the average price of electricity on the Hungarian energy exchange HUPX day-ahead market (DAM) was 80.51 euros/MWh, marking a 22% decline from July, when the average baseload price was 102.56 euros/MWh. The average peak price on the day-ahead market fell even more sharply, reaching 57.34 euros/MWh, 34% lower than in July. Traded
Greece: Wind energy permitting plunges 65% in 2025 amid licensing delays Read More »
WindEurope’s autumn report indicates a significant slowdown in Greece’s wind energy market during the first half of 2025. New installation permits fell sharply by 65% compared to the same period in 2024, with only 214 MW of permits issued, down from 618 MW a year earlier. Industry stakeholders attribute the decline primarily to persistent licensing
Vladimir Malinov, CEO of Bulgarian natural gas transmission operator Bulgartransgaz, announced that the Bulgarian segment of the Vertical Gas Corridor will be completed by October 1, 2026. Speaking at an energy conference in Thessaloniki, Malinov said the project has progressed from concept to construction through the coordinated efforts of nine operators from seven countries: Greece,
Zijad Bajramović, President of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Committee of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), said that more than 700 million euros must be invested in the country’s electricity distribution networks by 2030. He noted that the rapid growth of renewable energy is already causing congestion in transmission and distribution systems, a
The Albanian electricity exchange ALPEX reported that the total volume of electricity traded in the day-ahead market reached 175.1 GWh in August 2025. This represents an increase of 1.4% compared to the previous month and a surge of 125.8% compared to August 2024. Out of the total, 106.1 GWh was traded for the Kosovo bidding
