Romania: Engie acquired 80 MW wind park Read More »
Engie has completed the acquisition process of an operational onshore wind farm with a capacity of 80 MW, previously owned by the EnerCap Capital Partners Group and EP Global Energy. Located in Chirnogeni, Constanța County, the wind farm benefits from the favorable wind conditions specific to the region and is predicted to generate an annual […]
Europe: Wind energy production increased in week 19 Read More »
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting reports that in the week of May 13, wind energy production increased in most major European markets compared to the previous week, reversing the downward trend of the previous week. Increases ranged from 14% in the Spanish market to 224% in the German market. The exceptions were the Italian and French markets, which
Greece: Crete offshore wind farm talks to be held after European elections Read More »
Deputy energy minister Alexandra Sdoukou and Crete’s regional authorities have agreed to postpone further talks on the island’s prospective offshore wind farm plan until mid-June, following European Parliament elections. Voting in Greece is scheduled for June 9. Market officials have feared the matter would be delayed over political cost concerns ahead of the European Parliament
Montenegro: EPCG to launch construction of the Gvozd wind farm in July Read More »
The Montenegro Power Utility (EPCG) is set to kick off construction of the Gvozd wind farm in July, with plans also in motion for Gvozd 2, a 30-megawatt (MW) expansion, as announced by Milutin Đukanović, the president of the Board of Directors of the state-owned power company. “Based on our projections, construction was slated to commence a year ago. Unfortunately,
Serbia: Krivaca wind farm commissioned Read More »
The Krivaca wind farm stands as a testament to Serbia’s growing commitment to renewable energy. Situated in Eastern Serbia, it is one of the largest wind farms in the region and the first of its kind in the area. This significant investment, valued at 165 million euros, facilitates an annual production of 310 GWh of green energy, capable
Serbia: MK and Alfi commissioned 106 MW Krivača wind park Read More »
MK Group and Alfi Renewables inaugurated Krivača Wind Park in eastern Serbia. At 105.6 MW in capacity, it is the first such facility in the country south of the Danube as well as the Sava River. The construction of the Krivača wind farm Began in May 2021. It is the first RES project in Serbia with
Romania: Alerion wins permits for 220 MW wind projects Read More »
Italian renewable energy producer Alerion Clean Power has received a permit to build two wind farms in Romania with an installed capacity of 220 MW. The two plants will be installed in the Dobrogea region, with capacities of 114 MW and 108 MW, respectively. They will be part of a larger complex of three wind farms with a
Serbia: First equipment for Kostolac wind farm delivered Read More »
Elektroprivreda Srbije said the first equipment for the 66 MW Kostolac wind farm, including three blades and two tower segments, has arrived at the construction site. The remaining equipment is scheduled to arrive over the coming months, with all deliveries expected to be completed by the start of October. Installation work will start progressively, EPS
Croatia: Statkraft takes over Neoen’s portfolio of projects Read More »
This includes all of Neoen’s projects in the early stages of development: wind power projects, solar power projects, as well as battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Neoen has been present in Croatia since mid-2020, while Statkraft started its operations in Croatia in 2021. Now, having received all necessary regulatory approvals, Statkraft will initiate its
Romania: Italian Fri-El develops 300 MW wind projects Read More »
Mitoc Partners, indirectly owned by Italian investors (75%) and Romanian lawyer Edward Dobre (25%), is developing a major wind generation project in Botosani County, composed of three wind farms with an installed capacity of 305 MW, Profit.ro reported. The project, which reached the stage of getting the environmental permit, is estimated to cost EUR 531 million. The
