Romania sees surge in natural gas imports in early 2025, but long-term decline expected Read More »

Romania sees surge in natural gas imports in early 2025, but long-term decline expected

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 […]

Greece connects over 20,000 new solar installations in 18 months, expands self-generation capacity Read More »

Greece connects over 20,000 new solar installations in 18 months, expands self-generation capacity

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 »

Croatia: HROTE, ENNA and CROPEX to hold new green energy GO auctions on 29 July 2025

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity drives export growth in Republic of Srpska in first half of 2025 Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity drives export growth in Republic of Srpska in first half of 2025

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

Europe: Electricity prices rise in mid-July amid demand surge and lower renewables, forecast to decline in late July Read More »

Europe: Electricity prices rise in mid-July amid demand surge and lower renewables, forecast to decline in late July

During the third week of July, average electricity prices rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The Nordic countries’ Nord Pool market and Belgium’s EPEX SPOT market were exceptions, with weekly averages falling by 1.3% and 2.5%, respectively. France’s EPEX SPOT market experienced the largest increase, with prices surging 22%, mainly

Europe: Electricity demand rises in July 14 week with mixed forecasts for following week Read More »

Europe: Electricity demand rises in July 14 week with mixed forecasts for following week

During the week of July 14, electricity demand increased in most major European markets. The growth ranged from a modest 0.1% in France to a significant 7.0% in Italy. In France, the rise was relatively moderate due to the French National Day holiday on Monday, July 14. Meanwhile, Portugal, Belgium, and Germany experienced week-over-week declines

Fluctuations in European solar and wind energy: July 14 production surges and July 21 forecasts predict mixed trends Read More »

Fluctuations in European solar and wind energy: July 14 production surges and July 21 forecasts predict mixed trends

During the week of July 14, solar photovoltaic energy production rose compared to the previous week in several key European electricity markets. The increase ranged from 5.3% in Germany to 10% in Portugal. Spain continued its upward trend for the second consecutive week, with a 7.0% increase. Additionally, Spain set a historic record on July

Serbia: Ministry denies usage permit for Kostolac B3 wet electrostatic filter amid EPS claims of operation Read More »

Serbia: Ministry denies usage permit for Kostolac B3 wet electrostatic filter amid EPS claims of operation

The Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure has once again denied the usage permit for the wet electrostatic filter at the new unit B3 of TPP Kostolac, marking the fourth unsuccessful attempt by EPS to secure approval. Despite a legal requirement under the Planning and Construction Act that prohibits putting a facility into operation without

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