The future of electricity markets in South-East Europe will not be determined by base energy alone. It will be determined by balancing energy: the real-time buffer that absorbs renewable volatility, stabilises system frequency and determines the value of each megawatt that crosses a border. As the region accelerates into a renewable era, balancing markets have […]
A decade ago, the success of a wind farm in Southeast Europe was determined primarily by resource quality, EPC execution, and turbine reliability. Today, those factors remain essential—but they are no longer sufficient. The defining determinant of performance, bankability, and long-term value has shifted decisively toward grid readiness. Serbia, Romania, Croatia, and Montenegro are entering
Wind turbines capture the spotlight in every investment pitch, project announcement, and auction summary. They are the visible landmark of renewable progress. But in Southeast European wind development, the true determinants of long-term reliability and financial performance lie not in the turbines themselves but in the invisible engineering beneath them: the Balance-of-Plant (BOP). Foundations, roads,
Every renewable boom has its defining inflection point, a period when market fundamentals, regulatory clarity, infrastructure readiness, and investor appetite converge to create an opportunity window that rarely stays open for long. In the early 2000s, that moment emerged in Iberia. In the early 2010s, it appeared in Central Europe. Today, that moment is forming
Region: SEE power prices ease in Week 44 as demand and renewables decline Read More »
During Week 44 of 2025, electricity prices in Southeast Europe (SEE) declined slightly compared to Week 43, driven by milder weather and reduced demand. Despite the drop, most SEE markets maintained average weekly prices above €100/MWh, with the exception of Türkiye. Regional average prices hovered around €105/MWh. Prices were relatively stable at the start of
During Week 40 of 2025, electricity market prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) showed a notable recovery compared to Week 39. Most SEE markets recorded weekly average prices above €100/MWh, with the exceptions of Italy and Türkiye. Throughout the week, prices in the region hovered around €100/MWh, starting at elevated levels and peaking on Tuesday, September
Region: Electricity prices and demand decline across Southeast Europe in Week 28 of 2025 Read More »
In Week 28 of 2025, electricity market prices declined across all Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week, falling below €100/MWh in all markets except Italy. This decrease was driven by milder temperatures reducing electricity demand and increased solar energy production across most markets. The week began with prices exceeding €100/MWh in all
In Week 25 of 2025, electricity market prices rose sharply across all Southeast European (SEE) countries compared to the previous week, with average prices exceeding €80/MWh. This increase was driven by a rise in gas prices—whose futures reached their highest settlement level since April 3—and by higher demand caused by rising temperatures. The week started
In Week 24 of 2025, electricity market prices declined across all Southeast European (SEE) countries except Italy and Türkiye. Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East and rising gas prices, European electricity prices have generally decreased recently. This trend was mainly driven by increased renewable energy production and high gas reserve levels. The week started
Region: SEE faces summer blackout risks amid rising electricity demand and aging grid Read More »
The Institute of Energy for Southeastern Europe (IENE) has issued a warning about the risk of widespread power outages across the region during the upcoming summer months due to rising electricity consumption. This alert follows a similar blackout event last June that impacted Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and parts of Croatia. In its analysis,
