Europe: Electricity demand declines amid cooler weather during third week of July Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand declines amid cooler weather during third week of July

During the week of July 21, electricity demand decreased in most major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The most significant declines were observed in the Spanish and Belgian markets, with drops of 7.3% and 6.7%, respectively. The smallest reductions were recorded in Portugal and Italy, where demand fell by 1.6% and 1.7%. […]

European renewable energy trends: Solar declines, wind gains in late July Read More »

European renewable energy trends: Solar declines, wind gains in late July

During the week of July 21, solar photovoltaic energy production declined across the main European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The largest drop was observed in the German market, where production fell by 21%. Portugal registered the smallest decrease, with a reduction of 2.0%. Other markets also experienced declines: Italy by 8.1%, Spain

Slovenia: Electricity generation drops sharply in June 2025 amid decline in thermal and hydro output Read More »

Slovenia: Electricity generation drops sharply in June 2025 amid decline in thermal and hydro output

According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in June 2025 dropped by 25 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Total net production for the month amounted to 1,145 gigawatt-hours (GWh), which also represents an 8 percent decline from May 2025. Thermal power plant

Serbia: Government eyes takeover of delayed Plandište wind project to boost renewable goals Read More »

Serbia: Government eyes takeover of delayed Plandište wind project to boost renewable goals

The Serbian Government has expressed interest in taking over the Plandište wind power project, currently jointly owned by Serbian oil company NIS and Swiss-based MET Renewables. The news surfaced after a recent NIS Board of Directors meeting, during which board members acknowledged the state’s readiness to collaborate with MET Renewables to complete the development. The

North Macedonia: Electricity production drops in May 2025 amid higher imports and strong solar output Read More »

North Macedonia: Electricity production drops in May 2025 amid higher imports and strong solar output

In May 2025, North Macedonia’s total electricity consumption reached 376,989 megawatt-hours (MWh), while natural gas usage totaled 3.7 million cubic meters. Coal consumption stood at 341,047 tons, and petroleum product usage amounted to 97,186 tons, according to the State Statistical Office. Domestic production covered 89 percent of the electricity consumed during the month, and nearly

Croatia: RP Global begins construction of largest solar power plant with EBRD backing Read More »

Croatia: RP Global begins construction of largest solar power plant with EBRD backing

In late April, Austrian renewable energy company RP Global began construction of the 21 MW Novalja solar power plant on the Croatian island of Pag. This project is set to become the largest solar facility in Croatia to date. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the development with a senior, non-recourse

Bulgaria: ICGB launches advanced dispatching platform to boost gas flow efficiency and regional energy resilience Read More »

Bulgaria: ICGB launches advanced dispatching platform to boost gas flow efficiency and regional energy resilience

ICGB, the independent operator of the Greece-Bulgaria interconnector pipeline, has implemented the DAMAS MMS:G commercial dispatching platform as a central component of its digital transformation efforts. This new system automates all of ICGB’s business and operational processes, allowing the company to manage international gas flows with increased speed, consistency, and transparency. Currently, the IGB pipeline

Greece struggles with high electricity prices amid limited grid access and structural challenges Read More »

Greece struggles with high electricity prices amid limited grid access and structural challenges

While energy markets across Europe have begun to stabilize following the disruptions of 2021 and 2022, Greece continues to experience electricity prices well above the European Union average. This ongoing disparity has drawn attention from EU officials, including Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, who acknowledged the issue and suggested that European support may be considered. The

Bosnia and Herzegovina: CERB repairs key thermal power plants in Republika Srpska, boosting energy stability Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: CERB repairs key thermal power plants in Republika Srpska, boosting energy stability

The Bulgarian Central Energy Repair Base (CERB) is carrying out repair work on the Gacko and Ugljevik thermal power plants in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to CERB. The repairs involve dynamic balancing on a mobile stand of four turbine rotors at the two facilities. The Gacko power plant, built in 1983, has a

Romania: OMV Petrom and Romgaz invest €750 million in Neptun Deep offshore gas project to boost energy independence Read More »

Romania: OMV Petrom and Romgaz invest €750 million in Neptun Deep offshore gas project to boost energy independence

OMV Petrom and the state-owned company Romgaz have announced a €750 million infrastructure investment for the Neptun Deep offshore gas project in the Black Sea, following the issuance of an establishment authorization by Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE). This funding will cover all essential foundational work required to bring the offshore field into production.

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