Hungary: EBRD weighs loan for GoldenPeaks to add 250 MW of solar

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering providing a long-term senior loan to renewables developer GoldenPeaks Capital to support the addition of 250 MW of new solar capacity in Hungary. The proposed financing is being assessed under the EBRD InvestEU Framework for Sustainable Transition, with a final decision expected by 22 October. […]

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Greece: Flexible grid connection framework moves forward to boost renewable integration

A new rulebook for flexible network connection terms is progressing after electricity transmission system operator ADMIE submitted its framework to the Ministry of Environment and Energy. The proposal will form the basis of legislation that changes how connection capacity is allocated to new renewable projects. The Ministry plans to present the draft law to Parliament

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Slovenia: The Slovenian Greens party file criminal complaint over Mali Log wind project, DEM denies misuse of funds

The Slovenian Greens party has filed a criminal complaint with the Ljubljana District Prosecutor, targeting several companies and individuals over alleged misuse of public funds in the Mali Log wind farm project. Dravske Elektrarne Maribor (DEM), the state-owned hydropower company and project holder, rejected the allegations, stating that it took immediate action when irregularities were

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Slovenia: Krsko nuclear power plant exceeds July 2025 electricity targets with full capacity factors

In July 2025, the Krsko nuclear power plant, jointly owned by Slovenia and Croatia, generated 505,827 MWh of net electricity, exceeding the planned output of 500,000 MWh by 1.2 percent. In comparison, the plant produced 509,321 MWh in July 2024, which was 2.3 percent above the planned 498,000 MWh. The plant operated fully within its

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Romania: Hidroelectrica posts 319 million euro profit in H1 2025 amid hydrological challenges

Hidroelectrica reported a net profit of approximately 319 million euros for the first half of 2025, down 41 percent from around 541 million euros in the same period last year. The decline was driven by reduced in-house generation and a greater reliance on market purchases to meet delivery commitments. Severe hydrological conditions affected output early

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Romania: Nuclearelectrica grows profit in H1 2025 despite higher Energy Transition Fund costs

Nuclearelectrica posted a net profit of around 174 million euros in the first half of 2025, marking a 2.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. EBITDA edged down by 0.5 percent, mainly due to a sharp rise in the Contribution to the Energy Transition Fund (CFTE), which climbed by roughly 100 million

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Romania: EBRD weighs €40 million financing for 190 MW of new solar capacity

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is considering providing up to 40 million euros in financing to support the development of three solar power plants in Romania with a combined planned capacity of 189.7 MW. The funding would go to local special purpose vehicles Solar World, RB Solar Energy, and Energie Soleil, which

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Hungary: E.ON deploys mobile voltage regulator to support rooftop solar expansion

E.ON has introduced a mobile series voltage regulator on Hungary’s medium-voltage grid to address growing voltage fluctuations linked to the rapid expansion of rooftop solar. The first unit, installed between Letenye and Nagykanizsa on a rural feeder near Rigyac, represents an investment of 800,000 euros. Solar generation often peaks during the day when household demand

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Bulgaria: EU greenhouse gas emissions rise in early 2025

Eurostat’s latest data shows that Bulgaria recorded the largest increase in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union during the first quarter, rising by 17.38 percent compared to January–March 2024. Across the EU-27, total emissions grew by 3.4 percent, reaching around 900 million tons of CO2-equivalents. Six other countries posted increases above 5 percent: Czechia

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