Greece: Solar sector poised for major expansion in 2025 Read More »
Greece’s solar energy sector is expected to further solidify its leading role in the country’s renewable energy landscape throughout 2025, according to the latest projections. By the end of 2024, solar installations — including both small-scale systems and large solar farms — accounted for 62 percent of Greece’s total renewable energy infrastructure. Out of the […]
Serbia: EPS completes wind and solar installations as part of green energy push Read More »
Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) has successfully completed the installation of the 20th and final wind turbine at its first-ever wind farm in Kostolac, finalizing a renewable energy project with a total capacity of 66 MW. In parallel, all solar panels have been installed at the nearby Petka solar power plant, which is scheduled to be connected
Albania: Karavasta solar power plant powers renewable future Read More »
Last week, French renewables developer Voltalia officially commissioned the Karavasta solar power plant, the largest solar installation in both Albania and the Western Balkans, with a total capacity of 140 MW. The project marks a major step in Albania’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and expand its domestic production capacity. This milestone is part
During the week of April 7, solar photovoltaic energy production increased across major European markets compared to the previous week. The Iberian Peninsula saw the most significant gains, with Spain up by 17% and Portugal increasing by 10%. The German market recorded the smallest increase, at just 1.0%. Additionally, both the Italian and French markets
Bulgaria ends solar funding program for households Read More »
The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has confirmed it will not proceed with a second round of funding for its rooftop solar and solar water heater subsidy program aimed at households. The decision effectively halts one of the few initiatives under Bulgaria’s national recovery plan that directly targeted individuals rather than businesses or local governments. Originally
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a tender for the design and construction of three solar power plants on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state-owned power utility, Elektroprivreda BiH (EPBiH). The tender includes the Podvelezje 3, Gornja Breza, and Visca solar power plants. Interested bidders have until 26 May to submit
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska grants concession for Nova solar power plant Read More »
The Ministry of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska has signed a concession agreement with local company Helios PV for the construction and operation of the Nova solar power plant, to be located in the Trebinje area. The planned solar facility will have an installed capacity of 12.249 megawatts (MW) and is expected
Montenegro plans 4 GW in renewables, seeks stronger energy ties with Italy Read More »
Montenegro has plans to develop solar and wind energy projects totaling 4,000 MW, according to Admir Šahmanović, Minister of Mining, Oil and Gas and the Coordinator of the Ministry of Energy. Speaking at the Economic Dialogue Montenegro-Italy round table, Šahmanović emphasized the need for stronger bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and highlighted Montenegro’s strong
TenarisSilcotub, Romania’s top producer of small-diameter seamless pipes, has finalized the construction of a 20 MW solar power plant, marking a key milestone in its sustainability strategy. The $21.5 million project was funded through the company’s own resources and non-repayable European grants via the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The electricity generated by the new
Hungary leads the world in solar power share as global renewables surge Read More »
A new report from the energy think tank Ember on global electricity trends in 2024 highlights Hungary as the leading country in terms of solar energy share, with solar accounting for 25 percent of its total electricity production. This pushed Hungary ahead of both Chile and Greece, which each had a 22 percent share. In
