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 […]
Greece falls behind in offshore wind development despite early promise Read More »
Three years after Greece passed legislation to kickstart offshore wind farm development, progress remains minimal, leaving the country increasingly lagging behind other European nations in this fast-growing sector. Greece was initially recognized for its exceptional offshore wind potential, especially in the Mediterranean region. However, no tangible steps have been taken to harness this advantage. Early
In the week of May 19, solar photovoltaic energy production increased for the third consecutive week in the Iberian markets. Spain experienced the largest rise with an increase of 10 percent, while Portugal saw an 8.9 percent growth. In contrast, the markets of Germany, Italy, and France reversed the previous week’s upward trend and recorded
Europe: Wind turbine orders reach 5.8 GW in Q1 2025 despite quarterly decline Read More »
In the first quarter of 2025, ten European countries collectively ordered wind turbines with a total capacity of 5.8 GW, according to WindEurope data. This represents a 38% decrease compared to the last quarter of 2024. Germany led new orders with 1.8 GW, followed by Poland with 1.5 GW, and Turkey with 805 MW. Significant
French renewable energy company Akuo Energy has finalized a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Serbia’s state-owned utility EPS for the Bela Anta 2 wind farm. The agreement covers the full 80 MW capacity of the project and includes responsibilities for network balancing. Bela Anta 2 is developed by Matrix Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of
The Romanian Ministry of Energy has announced a public call for expressions of interest to conduct a comprehensive study aimed at identifying and mapping potential offshore wind farm zones in the Black Sea. This initiative supports Romania’s broader strategy to prepare for maritime concessions dedicated to offshore wind energy development. The study’s primary goal is
Europe: Solar and wind energy output surges in mid-May, with new records set Read More »
During the week of May 12, solar photovoltaic energy production increased across the main European electricity markets. France and Italy recorded the largest growth, with increases of 19 percent and 18 percent, respectively. The Iberian Peninsula experienced its second consecutive week of growth, with solar energy production rising by 9.2 percent in Spain and 13
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a loan of 103.05 million euros to the Bosnian power utility EP HZHB. This funding will support the development of a 132 MW wind farm in the southwestern region of the country. The Poklecani wind project will be located in the mountainous area of West Herzegovina Canton, within
During the week of May 5, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production rose significantly in the Iberian Peninsula and Germany. Portugal led the growth with a 62% increase, followed by Spain with a 26% rise. This growth was largely driven by a rebound in production following a blackout on Monday, April 28, that had impacted both
State-owned power utility EPS has secured the purchase of electricity from the upcoming Alibunar 1 and 2 wind farms, which will have a combined capacity of 168 MW. This move is part of EPS’s ongoing commitment to invest in renewable energy projects, aiming to strengthen its production portfolio and market position while supporting renewable energy
