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North Macedonia: Day-ahead power market sees strong growth in April 2025 Read More »

North Macedonia: Day-ahead power market sees strong growth in April 2025

North Macedonia’s day-ahead electricity exchange experienced robust growth in April 2025, with total traded volume reaching 110,255.4 MWh—representing a 90% increase compared to the same month last year, when 58,018 MWh were traded. According to market operator MEMO, the April volume was also up 13.6% from March, highlighting continued market expansion and strengthening liquidity. The […]

North Macedonia temporarily disconnects solar power plants to maintain grid stability during May Day holidays Read More »

North Macedonia temporarily disconnects solar power plants to maintain grid stability during May Day holidays

During the May Day holidays, solar power plants in North Macedonia were temporarily disconnected from the national electricity grid to ensure the stability and safety of the power supply. This decision followed an emergency meeting of relevant authorities, prompted by a recent blackout in Spain and Portugal, where renewable energy sources, including solar power, were

North Macedonia: MEPSO relaunches tender for long-delayed 400 kV transmission line Read More »

North Macedonia: MEPSO relaunches tender for long-delayed 400 kV transmission line

North Macedonia’s electricity transmission system operator MEPSO has issued a new tender for the construction of a 400 kV transmission line that will connect the country with Albania. This follows the termination of a previous contract due to the contractor’s failure to meet agreed obligations. The new transmission line is set to begin in Bitola

North Macedonia: Energy consumption and production in February 2025 Read More »

North Macedonia: Energy consumption and production in February 2025

In February 2025, total electricity consumption in North Macedonia reached 692,461 megawatt-hours (MWh). Natural gas consumption stood at 39.16 million cubic meters, coal consumption totaled 574,134 tons, and the use of petroleum products amounted to 85,541 tons. Data from the State Statistical Office shows that 82.4% of the electricity consumed during the month was covered

North Macedonia: Alcazar Energy and IFC partner on 400 MW wind project Read More »

North Macedonia: Alcazar Energy and IFC partner on 400 MW wind project

Luxembourg-based renewable energy investor Alcazar Energy Partners has signed a development support agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to advance a major wind power project in North Macedonia. The agreement will provide development funding for the initial phase of the Stip wind farm, a 400 MW project

Region: Greece highlights importance of gas interconnector with North Macedonia for European energy resilience Read More »

Region: Greece highlights importance of gas interconnector with North Macedonia for European energy resilience

Dimitris Skalkos, Secretary General for International Economic Affairs at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the strategic significance of the upcoming gas interconnector with North Macedonia, stating it will bolster the resilience of Europe’s energy system. His remarks were made during the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the

North Macedonia sees strong year-on-year growth in day-ahead electricity trading for March 2025 Read More »

North Macedonia sees strong year-on-year growth in day-ahead electricity trading for March 2025

In March 2025, electricity trading on North Macedonia’s day-ahead electricity exchange reached a total volume of 97,069.6 MWh. This represents a significant 44.9 percent increase compared to the 67,003.4 MWh recorded in March 2024, highlighting the continued development of the country’s electricity market. Despite the year-on-year growth, the traded volume was 15.3 percent lower than

North Macedonia: KRRE prepares new consumer protection measures to strengthen trust in meter accuracy Read More »

North Macedonia: KRRE prepares new consumer protection measures to strengthen trust in meter accuracy

The Regulatory Commission for Energy, Water and Municipal Waste Management Services (KRRE) has been actively working on a comprehensive set of measures aimed at strengthening consumer protection. These initiatives include monthly meter readings and special inspections of measuring devices, selected randomly from consumers who have submitted complaints to KRRE. According to the Commission, these mechanisms

North Macedonia: Net electricity production fell to 428 GWh in March Read More »

North Macedonia: Net electricity production fell to 428 GWh in March

Gross electricity production in North Macedonia decreased by an annual 35.3% in March 2024, to 455,607 MWh, according to the data published by the statistical office Makstat. In the same period, net electricity generation fell to 427,947 MWh from 661,657 MWh in March 2023. Thermal power plants contributed the largest portion of gross electricity production, but their production

North Macedonia: The Energy Community approves Nomgas as TSO Read More »

North Macedonia: The Energy Community approves Nomgas as TSO

The Energy Community Secretariat published its opinion on the certification of Nomgas, the gas transmission system operator of North Macedonia. The opinion largely supports the certification of Nomgas in line with the Energy and Water Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of North Macedonia’s (ERC) preliminary decision.  In its opinion, the Secretariat recommended that, in the

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