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Hungary: Paks 2 moves toward main construction phase with new regulatory approvals

The Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (OAH) has issued new construction permits enabling the start of foundation concrete pouring for unit 5 at the Paks nuclear power plant, which is being designed and built by Russia’s Rosatom. The approvals also cover the construction of nuclear island facilities, marking a significant step forward for the project. The […]

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Hungary: HUPX day-ahead power price jumps 20 % in October 2025

The average day-ahead electricity price on the Hungarian power exchange HUPX reached 122.09 euros/MWh in October 2025, marking a 20 percent increase compared to September, when the baseload average stood at 101.93 euros/MWh. Peak load prices followed the same upward trend, averaging 129.22 euros/MWh in October, up 33 percent month-on-month. Trading activity on the day-ahead

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Region: Electricity prices in SEE surge in Week 45 amid higher demand and lower renewable output

During Week 45 of 2025, electricity prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) rose sharply compared to the previous week, driven by stronger demand and lower renewable generation. Except for Türkiye, Croatia, and Italy, all SEE markets recorded weekly average prices above €120/MWh, with the regional average standing at around €112/MWh. Prices began the week at elevated

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Montenegro to open first renewable energy auction for 250 MW of solar capacity

The Montenegrin Ministry of Energy announced that it will open bids for the country’s first renewable energy auction on 12 November, marking a major step forward in the nation’s clean energy transition. Launched in July with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the competitive tender will award market premiums for up

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Montenegro: Average household electricity bill rises 13% in October, reaching €32.21

The average household electricity bill in Montenegro for October 2025 amounted to 32.21 euros, representing an increase of 13 percent compared to September (28.51 euros) and 15.4 percent compared to October 2024 (27.9 euros). Among municipalities, Mojkovac recorded the lowest average monthly bill at 24.6 euros, while the highest was in Nikšić, where households paid

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European power prices rise in early November amid higher demand and lower wind generation

During the first week of November, average electricity prices rose in most major European power markets compared to the previous week. The exceptions were the Nord Pool market in the Nordic region, which fell by 13 percent, and the MIBEL markets of Portugal and Spain, where prices dropped by 29 and 30 percent, respectively. The

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Europe: Electricity demand rises in early November as temperatures drop

During the first week of November, electricity demand rose across the main European markets compared to the previous week. Belgium recorded the largest increase at 3.7 percent, while Portugal registered the smallest rise at 1.4 percent. In Italy, France, Spain, Great Britain, and Germany, demand grew between 1.9 percent in Italy and 2.9 percent in

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Romania: Day-ahead power prices surge 36% year-on-year in October 2025

The average day-ahead electricity price on Romania’s OPCOM energy exchange rose to 121.9 EUR/MWh in October 2025, marking a 35.9 % increase year-on-year and 25.6 % higher than in September (97.05 EUR/MWh). Trading activity reached 1.47 million MWh, down 3.5 % from October 2024 but up 26.3 % month-on-month. The average hourly traded volume was

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