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Serbia’s renewable surge: How the country is quietly becoming a regional green-power leader

For years, Serbia’s energy landscape appeared frozen in time. Coal dominated generation, hydropower provided stability, and the idea of large-scale renewable deployment felt distant. Political caution, regulatory hesitation and infrastructural bottlenecks slowed momentum. Yet beneath the surface, a transformation was quietly gathering force. Over the past five years, Serbia has entered a phase that would […]

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Romania breaks ground on 96 MW Ansthall wind farm, securing power for 89,000 homes

Construction is underway on a new 96 MW wind farm in eastern Romania, marking another milestone in the country’s accelerating shift toward renewable energy. The Ansthall wind farm, located in Galați County, is expected to produce around 309 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power approximately 89,000 households. The project will feature 15 Vestas turbines

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Romania secures €192 million EBRD package for 531 MW of new solar capacity

Romania’s renewable energy sector is poised for a significant expansion following a new financing agreement coordinated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The Bank has arranged a €192 million loan package to support the development of three large-scale solar power plants with a combined installed capacity of 531 MW. The projects are

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Montenegro restarts TPP Pljevlja after €70 million environmental overhaul

Thermal power plant Pljevlja resumed operation on the morning of 30 November after completing an extensive, months-long reconstruction project worth 70 million euros. Acting EPCG CEO Bojan Djordan stated that the initial restart proceeded smoothly, adding that the coming period will be crucial in determining whether all newly installed systems function at the required standards.

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Bulgaria: September energy output falls as fuel production shows mixed trends

According to data from the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute, electricity production in September 2025 fell by 6.9 % compared to August, reaching 2,936 GWh. Electricity consumption also declined on a monthly basis, dropping by 7.1 % to 2,378 GWh. Consumption of natural gas recorded a strong monthly increase of 15.5 %, amounting to 179 million

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Serbia: EMS launches €50 million Belgrade 50 substation project under BeoGrid 2025 expansion plan

Serbia’s electricity transmission operator EMS has signed a contract with a consortium of construction firms to build the new 400/110 kV Belgrade 50 substation in Ugrinovci. The project, worth around 50 million euros, is scheduled for completion in 2027. The substation will feature complete 400 kV and 110 kV switchyard systems, a 400/110 kV transformer

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Serbia: EPS begins trial production at newly completed 66 MW Kostolac wind farm

State-owned power utility EPS has confirmed that construction of the Kostolac wind farm has been completed and that the facility has started generating its first megawatt-hours. After receiving approval for grid connection, the first turbine was energized, initiating the project’s trial operation phase. EPS management emphasized that this milestone marks the company’s formal entry into

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Croatian businesses warn of competitiveness crisis as electricity prices rise 120% in six years

At a regional economic forum this week, speakers cautioned that Croatia’s current electricity pricing system has created a structural imbalance: households continue to enjoy relatively low electricity prices, while businesses face significantly higher costs. This disparity, they warned, is eroding the competitiveness of domestic industry and limiting its ability to invest. Over the past six

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Ugljevik shuts down over coal shortage, Gacko offline after storm damage

Thermal power plant Ugljevik was forced to halt operations this morning due to a shortage of coal, the plant’s union president Boban Benović confirmed. He explained that severe weather had disrupted coal deliveries, leaving the facility without sufficient fuel to continue production. At this stage, there is still no clear estimate of when Ugljevik might

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity production surges 42% in October, coal output rises as coke production plummets

Gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) reached 680 GWh in October 2025, marking a 42% increase compared to the same month last year, when output stood at 479 GWh. Hydropower plants accounted for 33.2% of the total, thermal power plants for 56.6%, and wind farms for 10.2%. Net electricity production

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