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North Macedonia expands Bogdanci wind farm in €37.6 million renewable energy push Read More »

North Macedonia expands Bogdanci wind farm in €37.6 million renewable energy push

North Macedonia’s state-owned power company ESM has partnered with Danish wind technology firm Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to advance the next phase of the Bogdanci wind farm project. This expansion involves an investment of 37.6 million euros and will add four wind turbines, each with a capacity of 3.4 MW, increasing the wind farm’s total […]

Greece accelerates smart meter rollout with 1.1 million installed and nationwide completion target set for 2030 Read More »

Greece accelerates smart meter rollout with 1.1 million installed and nationwide completion target set for 2030

Greece’s long-delayed shift to smart electricity metering is now making notable progress after several years of delays. The initiative, which initially focused on high-consumption users such as hotels, restaurants, and large homes, is now expanding to include smaller households and medium-usage consumers across the country. Currently, more than 10,000 smart meters are being installed each

Greece: Ministry opts against emergency tax on electricity producers, relies on Energy Transition Fund Read More »

Greece: Ministry opts against emergency tax on electricity producers, relies on Energy Transition Fund

The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has decided not to introduce an emergency tax on electricity producers, choosing instead to rely fully on the Energy Transition Fund (ETF) to finance subsidies for electricity bills. Originally intended as a temporary financial mechanism, the ETF will now bear the entire responsibility for supporting energy costs. Last

Bulgaria: HPP Chaira reaches major milestone in modernization efforts Read More »

Bulgaria: HPP Chaira reaches major milestone in modernization efforts

Bulgaria’s pumped-storage hydropower plant Chaira has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing modernization. In mid-May, Unit 2 officially received final regulatory approval, marking the successful completion of its restoration. With this clearance, the National Electricity Company (NEK) is now authorized to fully integrate the unit into the national electricity network, finalizing the last stage

Serbia strengthens power grid amid growing focus on European energy resilience Read More »

Serbia strengthens power grid amid growing focus on European energy resilience

In light of recent large-scale blackouts affecting multiple European countries, including incidents in the Balkans and on the Iberian Peninsula, Serbia is stepping up efforts to ensure the stability and resilience of its electricity transmission system. These developments will be at the center of discussions at an upcoming energy conference in Kopaonik. Jelena Matejić, CEO

Hungary achieves lowest electricity import rate in over a decade amid solar surge Read More »

Hungary achieves lowest electricity import rate in over a decade amid solar surge

Hungary’s dependence on imported electricity fell to its lowest level in more than ten years in April 2025, with imports accounting for just 9.9% of gross electricity consumption, according to the Ministry of Energy. This marks the lowest import share since early 2012 and reflects a significant improvement compared to the previous record in September

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo Canton launches first wind farm as Interenergo expands renewable portfolio Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo Canton launches first wind farm as Interenergo expands renewable portfolio

The first wind power facility in Sarajevo Canton has been officially commissioned at Ivan Sedlo, in the municipality of Hadžići. Developed by Slovenian company Interenergo, a member of the Austrian Kelag Group, the project represents a significant milestone in the region’s clean energy transition. Interenergo was also the primary investor behind the initiative. Construction of

Bosnia and Herzegovina sees surge in electricity and energy production in March 2025 Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina sees surge in electricity and energy production in March 2025

According to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), gross electricity production in the country reached 1,494 GWh in March 2025, up from 1,351 GWh recorded in the same month last year. Hydropower plants contributed 37.4 percent of total gross production, thermal power plants accounted for 55.5 percent, while solar and wind power

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity and energy production in FBiH sees growth in April 2025 despite drop in coke output Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity and energy production in FBiH sees growth in April 2025 despite drop in coke output

Gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) in April 2025 reached 589 GWh, marking a 6.3 percent increase compared to April 2024, when production stood at 554 GWh. Hydropower plants contributed 44.65 percent of the total gross electricity output, thermal power plants accounted for 44.31 percent, and wind farms made up

Slovenia: Electricity generation rises 44% year-on-year amid shifts in energy supply Read More »

Slovenia: Electricity generation rises 44% year-on-year amid shifts in energy supply

According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in April 2025 increased by 44% compared to the same month last year. Total net electricity production reached 1,271 GWh in April, which was 11% lower than in March 2025. Production in thermal power plants fell by 20%

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