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SEE’s electricity market: Traders, cross-border power, structural dynamics and the emerging hierarchy of the next decade

South-East Europe remains one of the most complex, strategically contested and structurally unique electricity markets on the continent. The region is not fully liberalised, not fully integrated, and not yet governed by the deep liquidity and institutional discipline of Western European hubs. It is a system still influenced by political decisions, hydro variability, ageing coal […]

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Romania: Heliopolis launches 400 MW hybrid solar and storage project

Italian company Heliopolis, headquartered in Milan with branches in Timisoara and Bucharest, has announced a large-scale hybrid renewable energy project in southeastern Romania, featuring over 400 MW of solar capacity and nearly 1,000 MWh of battery storage. The development, located in Calarasi county, is considered one of Romania’s most significant integrated solar-and-storage initiatives. Heliopolis confirmed

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Montenegro: Average household electricity bill in reaches €36.35 in November 2025

The average electricity bill for households in November 2025 amounted to €36.35, marking a 12.9% increase from the previous month (€32.21) but 2.7% lower compared to November 2024 (€37.35). The lowest average monthly consumption was recorded in Zabljak (€20.4), while the highest was in Tivat, where bills averaged €46.6. Around 60.46% of households will pay

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North Macedonia: Croatian Dalekovod wins €19.7 million contract for high-voltage transmission line

A new project in North Macedonia is set to commence for Croatian company Dalekovod, which has signed a contract with MEPSO, the country’s electricity transmission system operator, to build a major high-voltage transmission line. Dalekovod will lead a consortium including ELNOS BL from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbian Kodar Energomontaza. The €19.7 million contract covers

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KEY 2026: Rimini prepares to open a new chapter in Europe’s energy transition

As KEY – The Energy Transition Expo returns to Rimini from 4–6 March 2026, the event is poised to capture a decisive moment for Europe’s renewable-energy landscape. What once revolved around long-term targets and conceptual debates is now shifting toward concrete execution, commercially proven technologies and scalable business models. Judging by the announcements from exhibitors,

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Energy costs and manufacturing in Serbia

As the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves from reporting into its financial phase, manufacturing competitiveness for the EU market is being structurally redefined. Cost is no longer measured only in euros per tonne or euros per unit, but increasingly in kilograms of embedded CO₂ per exported product. For fabrication- and processing-heavy industries, electricity intensity

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Using coal fundamentals in short-term spread strategies in SEE power markets

A trader’s guide to converting lignite production signals into actionable price intelligence Short-term electricity trading in South-East Europe revolves around two fundamental realities: the physical nature of the grid and the behaviour of the generating fleet. Among all conventional technologies, coal remains the single most structurally influential asset class across the region. Its importance is

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Coal production, trading dynamics, trader strategies, logistics, quality and future projections in SEE

Coal production in South-East Europe remains a defining component of the region’s energy system. Unlike international hard-coal markets, SEE coal is primarily lignite, mined domestically and consumed domestically in power plants located close to the pits. The economics, quality, logistics and production reliability of this lignite sector have substantial implications for electricity markets, price formation

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Coal-fired power plants in SEE – baseload influence, outages, market effects, cross-border trading, lifespan, coal output, quality and environmental costs

Coal-fired power plants remain central to the electricity systems of South-East Europe, particularly in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Romania and Bulgaria. These units were built in an era when baseload stability mattered more than flexibility, when domestic lignite was cheap and abundant, and when environmental duties were minimal. They still produce a large share

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Before you sign: The essential questions Serbian industry must ask electricity traders in RES supply negotiations

A detailed “what to ask traders before signing” checklist Reading the fine print of RES contracts: A practical guide for Serbian companies engaging with traders Before Serbian industrial consumers commit to a long-term RES electricity contract, they must understand the mechanics underneath the offer. A trader’s quote is only the surface of a complex structure

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