Unit 5 of the coal-fired Sostanj thermal power plant is scheduled for permanent retirement in June next year, ending 48 years of continuous operation. Since it began service, the unit has generated approximately 71,207 GWh of electricity, significantly contributing to Slovenia’s energy supply. In line with legislation aimed at accelerating the transition away from coal, […]
Slovenia: Largest solar power plant begins commercial operations in Krvavi Potok Read More »
Slovenia’s largest solar power plant, covering approximately seven hectares, officially began commercial operations at the start of July. Located in the settlement of Krvavi Potok in the Hrpelje-Kozina municipality, the facility was developed by Moja Elektrarna, a subsidiary of Austrian company PV-Invest. The plant is expected to generate around 8,400 MWh of electricity annually, enough
Serbia: Public consultation launched for largest wind farm project Read More »
The Provincial Secretariat for Urban Planning and Environmental Protection has initiated a public consultation on the draft spatial plan for the Samos wind farm, which will span the municipalities of Alibunar and Kovacica. The consultation period will remain open until 20 August. Once completed, the Samos wind farm will consist of 142 turbines with a
Romania: Rezolv Energy secures €331 million to complete Vifor wind farm expansion Read More »
Rezolv Energy has secured up to 331 million euros in additional financing to fund the second phase of its Vifor wind farm project in Romania, allowing the site to reach its full capacity of 461 MW. The initial phase of 192 MW, consisting of 30 turbines each with a capacity of 6.4 MW, is currently
Romania sees surge in natural gas imports in early 2025, but long-term decline expected Read More »
According to data released by the National Institute for Statistics (INS), Romania imported 1.066 million tons of oil equivalent (toe) of natural gas in the first five months of 2025. This represents an increase of 61 percent, or 403,700 toe, compared to the same period in 2024. During the same time frame, domestic natural gas
Over the past 18 months, Greece’s electricity distribution system operator DEDDIE has integrated more than 20,000 new solar installations into the national grid. This has brought the total number of self-generation renewable energy systems in the country to 35,312, with a combined installed capacity approaching 995 MW. Out of the total, 20,347 systems were connected
Croatia: HROTE, ENNA and CROPEX to hold new green energy GO auctions on 29 July 2025 Read More »
HROTE, ENNA and CROPEX have announced new auctions for guarantees of origin (GOs), scheduled to take place on 29 July 2025. The auctions will offer GOs from wind, solar, and biogas sources. HROTE plans to sell a total of 201,741 guarantees of origin for electricity generated under the incentive system during the second quarter of
In the first half of 2025, the Republic of Srpska recorded exports of goods and services valued at approximately 1.34 billion euros, reflecting a 6.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Electricity emerged as the top export category, reaching 135 million euros, which accounted for 10.1 percent of total exports. This marks
Albania secures EU and EBRD funding for 50 MW solar power plant in Belsh Read More »
Albanian Minister of Energy Belinda Balluku announced that the country has secured a 9.6 million euro grant from the European Union to support the development of a 50 MW solar power plant in the municipality of Belsh, located in central Albania. This grant will be complemented by a 30 million euro sovereign-guaranteed loan from the
Europe: Brent oil and CO₂ futures dip while TTF gas prices stay stable Read More »
During the third week of July, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market declined in most sessions. The exception was Thursday, July 17, when the settlement price increased by 1.5% from the previous day, reaching the week’s highest price of $69.52 per barrel. The lowest settlement price of the week was
