Romania: Senate clears way for Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant
The Romanian Senate has approved a new legislative measure allowing construction to begin on the long-delayed Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant […]
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Croatia at risk of summer blackouts amid aging grid and renewable surge
Experts are warning that Croatia could face a repeat of the major electricity network failure that occurred during the summer
Croatia can achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
According to a recent Greenpeace report, Croatia has the realistic potential to meet all of its electricity needs from renewable
Albania advances solar energy amid shifts in national energy production
The Albanian government has approved the development of two new solar power plants in the southwestern part of the country.
Serbia: Energy exchange SEEPEX reports May 2025 trading results
In May 2025, a total of 503,321.1 MWh of electricity was traded on the day-ahead market of the Serbian energy
Romania calls for delay in coal plant closures, citing energy security concerns
Romania has made it clear that shutting down coal-fired units at the Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia, as outlined in its
Croatia: CROPEX electricity trading volume rises 20.7% in May 2025
In May 2025, a total of 1,184,750.1 MWh of electricity was traded on Croatia’s energy exchange, CROPEX, marking a 20.7%
Bulgaria plans to finalize Kozloduy nuclear expansion contract by end of 2026
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov announced that Bulgaria aims to sign a construction agreement for units 7 and 8 at the
Bulgaria: IBEX day-ahead market sees slight monthly decline, yearly growth in May 2025
In May 2025, a total of 2,225,726.2 MWh of electricity was traded on the day-ahead market of the Independent Bulgarian
Slovenia: HSE plans major expansion to boost renewable energy
Hydropower plants along the Sava river in Slovenia produced just over 1,000 GWh of electricity last year, accounting for slightly
North Macedonia: Electricity trading day-ahead market rises 25% year-on-year in May 2025
In May 2025, the volume of electricity traded on North Macedonia’s day-ahead electricity exchange reached 86,321.1 MWh, which is approximately
Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Visegrad generates 113.76 GWh in April 2025, marking slight monthly decline but stronger yearly performance
A subsidiary of the power utility ERS, called Hidroelektrane na Drini, which operates the Visegrad hydropower plant, announced that the