Serbia plans new gas storage facility amid EU energy tensions and supply uncertainty

As the European Commission pushes for a gradual phase-out of Russian energy imports by 2027, internal divisions threaten to derail progress. Hungary and Slovakia have strongly opposed the gas-related measures in the EU’s proposed 18th sanctions package, signaling they may block the initiative unless natural gas is excluded. In contrast to these debates, Serbia is […]

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Romania: Cernavoda Unit 2 taken offline for technical assessments after smoke incident

Nuclearelectrica, the operator of Romania’s only nuclear power plant at Cernavoda, announced that Unit 2 was taken offline on 25 June in a controlled shutdown. The move was made to allow for further technical assessments and, if necessary, the implementation of corrective measures. The company stressed that all procedures are being conducted according to strict

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Romania: Hidroelectrica awards contract for first floating solar power plant

Romanian electricity producer Hidroelectrica has awarded a contract for the development of its first floating solar power plant, a key component of the Nufarul pilot project. This initiative marks a major step for the company as it begins integrating floating photovoltaic technology into its renewable energy portfolio. The contract was awarded through an open public

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Bulgaria achieves historic milestone as solar power surpasses national electricity demand

For the first time in its energy history, Bulgaria saw solar power generation briefly exceed the country’s electricity consumption. This landmark event occurred on Friday, June 20, between 10:00 and 12:00 AM, when solar panels produced more electricity than the nation consumed during those two hours—also contributing to exports. According to the Bulgarian electricity transmission

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Bulgaria: Bulgargaz proposes slightly higher wholesale gas price for July 2025

Bulgarian state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz has proposed a wholesale natural gas price of approximately 33 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) for July 2025. This represents a modest increase of 0.6% compared to the approved price for June, which stood at 32.8 euros/MWh — itself only 0.1% higher than the May rate. The proposed price is based

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Bosnia and Herzegovina sees surge in electricity output and renewable energy generation in April 2025

According to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country produced a total of 1,205 GWh of electricity in April 2025, marking an increase from 1,015 GWh recorded in April 2024. Hydropower plants accounted for 38.2% of the gross electricity production, thermal power plants contributed 53%, while solar and wind power made up

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Albania approves 62 MW solar power plant led by Turkey’s Fortis Energy

The Albanian government has approved the construction of a 62 MW solar power plant in the village of Tac Larte, situated in the southeastern part of the country. The project will be developed by Turkish renewable energy company Fortis Energy, representing another step in Albania’s push to expand its clean energy production. The newly approved

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Albania resumes costly electricity imports amid drought and high temperatures

High temperatures and a prolonged lack of rainfall have compelled the Albanian Power Corporation (KESH) to resume purchasing electricity from the international market. Over the past two weeks, KESH organized four auctions, spending a total of €14 million to cover domestic energy needs. The electricity was bought at an average price of €95 per megawatt-hour.

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Europe: EU renewable electricity share drops in early 2025 despite solar surge

In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5 percent of net electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable energy sources. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, this represents a decrease of 4.3 percentage points, down from 46.8 percent. Although electricity generation from solar increased significantly from 40.9 terawatt-hours in the first quarter of

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