In recent years, North Macedonia has seen consistent growth in installed solar power capacity, reflecting rising interest and investment in renewable energy. According to data from the Regulatory Commission for Energy (RKE), the country had reached 848 MW of installed solar capacity by the end of 2024. The pace of development has been rapid. In […]
Croatia: Household gas prices to rise 9% from October despite lower procurement costs Read More »
The Management Board of the Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA) has approved new prices for the public gas supply service for two upcoming periods: from 1 October to 31 December 2025 and from 1 January to 30 September 2026. As a result, households under the public service scheme will face a 9% increase in their
Bulgaria: Electricity production and RES share rise in early 2025 Read More »
According to data published by the Bulgarian electricity transmission system operator ESO, electricity production in Bulgaria from 1 January to 14 September 2025 increased by 7.7% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 28.71 TWh. During the same period, electricity consumption rose by 5.4%, totaling 26.72 TWh. As a result, net electricity exports reached
The Government of the Republic of Srpska (RS) has approved an extension for the construction timeline of the Buk Bijela hydropower plant on the Drina River near Foča. The decision was formalized through Annex II of the concession agreement, which also increases the planned capacity of the plant. Under the revised schedule, the preparatory phase—which
Albania: Blue 2 solar power plant secures €20 million financing to expand 100 MW project Read More »
The special purpose vehicle Blue 2, a joint venture between Matrix Konstruksion and Blessed Investment, has secured financing to build a 50 MW solar power plant near Fier. The project is supported by a syndicated loan of €20 million. Tirana Bank, serving as the lead of the syndicate, is providing the largest portion of the
Serbia: Mazgos Village prepares new coal mining project with environmental safeguards Read More »
A new coal mining project is being planned in Mazgos, a village approximately 15 kilometers from Dimitrovgrad. The detailed regulatory plan for the Mazgos deposit, which is open for public review until 7 October, covers 21.9 hectares and includes nearly 200 land plots, primarily agricultural fields, meadows, orchards, and pastures. The Dimitrovgrad Municipal Assembly approved
A new wind power project on the Sinjajevina plateau has received official approval, spearheaded by local company N1. The project envisions the construction of 44 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.6 MW, for a total installed capacity of 290.4 MW. Annual electricity generation is estimated at 944 GWh. The Environmental Protection Agency has
Greece weighs restart of offshore wind program amid market uncertainty Read More »
The Ministry of Environment and Energy is considering restarting Greece’s offshore wind program, focusing for now on preparatory work rather than immediate commitments. No final decision has been made, but discussions are underway as the government weighs market uncertainties and technological challenges. Officials cite several reasons for caution. Floating wind technology remains expensive, auction systems
Croatia to gradually phase out energy subsidies, raising household bills from November Read More »
From 1 November, Croatian households will face higher electricity and heating costs as the government begins phasing out subsidy measures under its ninth support package worth €175 million. The plan seeks to balance assistance for citizens, businesses and institutions with a gradual return to market pricing. During the subsidy period, the average monthly electricity bill
Bulgaria: Bulgargaz launches LNG tender to secure supplies for 2025-2026 heating season Read More »
To secure sufficient natural gas for the 2025-2026 heating season, Bulgaria’s state-owned supplier Bulgargaz has launched a tender for four liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments via the Alexandroupoli terminal in Greece. Each cargo will carry 1 million MWh, consistent with the company’s annual plan coordinated with terminal operator Gastrade. Deliveries are scheduled for October and
