The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is reviewing a proposal to provide up to 37 million euros to North Macedonia’s state-owned power utility ESM for a major solar power project. The plant, planned for construction on the site of a depleted coal mine near Bitola, will have an installed capacity of 134 MW. […]
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In the first half of 2025, Europe expanded its wind energy portfolio by 6.8 GW, bringing the continent’s total installed capacity to 291 GW. Of this, 5.3 GW was installed within the European Union. Onshore wind accounted for the majority of the growth with 6 GW, representing an 89% increase compared to the same period
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Week 35 of 2025 showed a varied pattern in electricity market prices across Southeast European countries compared to Week 34. Most markets recorded weekly average prices below €100/MWh, except Italy, which had the highest electricity price among the analyzed markets. Throughout the week, prices in most SEE countries hovered around €80/MWh, peaking on August 29
Former Slovenian State Secretary and climate negotiator Zoran Kus has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court challenging the legality of the national spatial plan procedure for the proposed second unit at the Krsko nuclear power plant. Representing public interest, Kus argues that the process was initiated without constitutional, legal, or strategic justification and violates
The Romanian Ministry of Energy has finalized a five-point plan aimed at lowering electricity prices, with measures expected to take effect next week. Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan stated that the initiative, developed in consultation with producers, distributors, suppliers, and regulators, is expected to reduce household and business energy costs by an average of 20 to
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State-owned power utility EPBiH has opened a tender for the preparation of the main design for the Janjići hydropower plant on the Bosna River. The estimated contract value is around 800,000 euros, with the lowest bid set as the main selection criterion. Bids must be submitted by 16 October. The project has faced ongoing legal
During the fourth week of August, electricity prices in major European markets showed mixed trends compared to the previous week. The Nord Pool market in the Nordic countries recorded the largest weekly average increase at 58%. Italy’s IPEX market and the EPEX SPOT markets of the Netherlands and Germany also saw price rises of 3.6%,
During the last week of August, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Italy saw the largest increase at 6.3%, followed by France at 3.2% and Germany at 2.1%. Spain recorded the smallest growth at 0.7%, while Portugal and Belgium experienced increases of 0.9% and 1.5%, respectively. Italy marked
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During the week of August 25, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production declined across major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The French and German markets saw the largest decreases, dropping 16% and 10% respectively, marking their second consecutive week of declining solar output. In contrast, the Italian and Spanish markets experienced smaller reductions
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State-owned power utility EPS has started testing the switchgear at the Kostolac wind farm, the company’s first wind energy project with an installed capacity of 66 MW. The tests are being carried out by teams from the transmission system operator EMS and mark a crucial step before the facility can be connected to Serbia’s national
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