Europe: Solar and wind output shifts sharply in November Read More »
During the week of November 17, solar photovoltaic generation increased across most major European markets compared to the previous week. The strongest growth occurred on the Iberian Peninsula, where Spain recorded a 39% rise and Portugal a remarkable 126% surge. France and Germany also posted increases of 4.2% and 7.2%, respectively. Italy, however, saw solar […]
Montenegro expects a significant jump in electricity production next year, with total output projected to reach 3,798 GWh in 2026—an increase of nearly 58 percent compared to the estimated results for 2025. This expansion is driven by the return of the Pljevlja thermal power plant to full operation following its environmental refurbishment, the steady growth
Greece set to overshoot 2030 solar targets as installed capacity surges toward 20 GW Read More »
Greece is entering an exceptionally dynamic phase of solar expansion, with new data from the transmission system operator ADMIE indicating that photovoltaics will account for nearly all new generation capacity added in the coming years. Around 5,340 MW of solar projects are already under construction, while an additional 2.4 GW is expected to move forward
Croatia imported 29.6 percent of its electricity last month, relying largely on supplies from Hungary—a country that increasingly sees Croatia as a competitor for regional influence, energy transit leadership, and strategic positioning within both NATO and the European Union. This level of dependence raises questions about why a state would place such a significant portion
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has received 42 million liters of oil and gasoline by rail from the Ploče terminal, marking the first major replenishment of national oil reserves in more than thirty years. The shipment followed the completion of all required permits and a series of infrastructure upgrades at the Blažuj oil
Serbia’s energy system is built on a paradox. The country urgently needs new electricity-generation facilities to secure supply, support industry, and accelerate the shift toward cleaner energy. Yet its dominant state-owned utility, Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), is delivering new projects slower than expected—or in some cases, not delivering them at all. While demand climbs and Serbia
Serbia’s oil sector occupies a particularly strategic place in the Western Balkans—and yet it is also one of structural vulnerability, evolving geopolitics and emerging opportunities for new players. The country remains a net importer of crude and refined oil products, while its domestic refining and distribution infrastructure is concentrated in a few hands. The combination
Romania: Windin’ Capital enters market with investment in Sebeș solar-storage project Read More »
Israeli investment fund Windin’ Capital is entering the Romanian energy market with the acquisition of a 50% stake in a hybrid renewable project under development in Sebeș, Alba County. The project integrates a 67 MW solar power plant with a 180 MWh battery storage system, positioning it among the most advanced combined renewable–storage initiatives currently
Montenegro’s state-owned power utility EPCG has requested that the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property issue the approval needed to begin preparatory works for the planned Krupac solar power plant near Nikšić. The project, designated as infrastructure of public interest, is expected to become one of the most important new assets within the
Croatia: JANAF rebuts MOL and Slovnaft allegations of supply risks Read More »
Croatian pipeline operator JANAF has issued a strong response after MOL and Slovnaft informed the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition that JANAF’s actions allegedly threaten the security of supply through the JANAF oil pipeline. The two companies argue that recent decisions by the Croatian operator have created operational uncertainty for their refineries in Hungary and
