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Hungary confirms Paks II nuclear expansion on track despite EU Court ruling

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Szijjártó, stated that the recent European Court of Justice ruling will not delay or obstruct the construction of two new reactor units at the Paks nuclear power plant. He emphasized that the court’s decision was directed against the European Commission, as it annulled an earlier ruling concerning […]

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Montenegro: Average household electricity bills drop in August 2025

In August 2025, the average electricity bill for Montenegrin households was €39.45, down 1.8% from July (€40.19) and 10.8% lower than August 2024 (€44.22). The lowest average monthly bill was recorded in Pljevlja (€19.4), while Ulcinj had the highest at €71.3. Breaking down consumption: 59.11% of households paid less than €30, 18.53% between €30 and

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Greece cuts electricity losses through anti-theft measures

The Greek electricity distribution operator DEDDIE (HEDNO) reported a significant reduction in electricity losses, dropping to 10.9% in 2024 from 11.36% in 2023—the first notable decline after years of challenges. The improvement is attributed to a combination of targeted measures, including advanced algorithmic models to detect electricity theft, increased technical staffing, modernized inspection training, and

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Region: Saharan dust significantly reduces solar power output

A new study highlights that Saharan dust events (SDEs) are having a major impact on solar electricity production across the Mediterranean, raising concerns about the reliability of renewable energy in the region. Researchers from the Hungarian Research Network’s Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Pannonia, analyzed the effect

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Region: SEE electricity markets see moderate price rise and increased demand in Week 36 of 2025

During Week 36 of 2025, electricity market prices across Southeast Europe (SEE) rose moderately compared to Week 35. Most markets recorded weekly average prices below €100/MWh, with Italy being the exception, exceeding this level. Average prices across the region were around €88/MWh. Prices peaked on Friday, September 5, before declining toward the end of the

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Romania: Strabag begins turbine installation at largest wind farm in Vaslui County

Strabag Romania has reached a key stage in the development of the Deleni wind farm in Vaslui County, part of the larger Prowind North Cluster commissioned by PPC Renewables Romania. The project has now entered the turbine installation phase, with 23 GE Vernova units, each with a capacity of 6.1 MW, being assembled on site.

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Bulgaria: Greenpeace files EU complaint over coal power plants as Bobov Dol advances green energy projects

Greenpeace Bulgaria and the environmental organization For the Earth have filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against four coal-fired power plants in Bulgaria: Bobov Dol in Golemo Selo, Brikel in Galabovo, Republika in Pernik, and Maritsa 3 in Dimitrovgrad. The case highlights recurring violations of EU environmental legislation between 2018 and 2023 and

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European electricity prices drop in early September amid high wind output and low gas prices

During the first week of September, average electricity prices in major European markets fell compared to the previous week. The Nordic Nord Pool market and France’s EPEX SPOT market recorded the largest percentage drops at 38% and 48%, respectively. Italy’s IPEX market and Germany’s EPEX SPOT market saw the smallest decreases at 3.1% and 5.9%.

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Europe sees rising electricity demand in early September, with mixed forecasts for next week

During the first week of September, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The British market experienced the largest increase at 7.2%, driven by a recovery in demand following the Summer Bank Holiday on August 25. Germany, Italy, and Portugal also saw growth, with increases of 1.7%, 2.1%, and

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