French renewable energy developer Qair has strengthened its presence in Eastern Europe by securing a total of 135.5 MW of wind power capacity in Romania and Moldova. In Moldova, the company finalized a power purchase agreement for a 27.5 MW wind farm, awarded through the country’s first competitive renewable energy auction. Meanwhile, in Romania, Qair […]
Hungary’s Paks II nuclear project is entering a critical phase this November, when Rosatom, the Russian state-owned nuclear company, is scheduled to pour the first concrete for two new 1,200 MW reactors. This milestone marks the transition from preparatory groundwork to full-scale construction and is widely regarded in the nuclear industry as the official start
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During the third week of August, average electricity prices fell in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The exception was the Nord Pool market in the Nordic countries, which saw a 60% increase. The MIBEL market, covering Spain and Portugal, recorded the largest percentage decline at 18%. Other markets analyzed by AleaSoft
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During the week of August 18, electricity demand declined in most major European markets compared to the previous week. Portugal experienced the largest drop at 6.9%, continuing a downward trend for the third consecutive week. Spain saw the second-largest decrease at 5.7%, following two weeks of rising demand. In contrast, the UK recorded the smallest
During the week of August 18, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production in the Portuguese market rose by 1.2% compared to the previous week. In contrast, the Spanish, Italian, German, and French markets experienced declines. The French market recorded the largest drop at 23%, followed by a 12% decrease in Germany. Both markets reversed a three-week
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According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in July 2025 fell by 21% compared to the same month last year. Total net generation reached 1,095 GWh, a 4% decrease from June 2025. Electricity production at thermal power plants dropped 70% year-on-year, while hydropower output declined
Romania’s Ministry of Energy has announced a new call for expressions of interest from developers to include additional wind farms in the upcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. This follows the previous tender, which awarded just 1.26 GW of wind capacity out of a 2 GW target. The Ministry is targeting projects that are sufficiently
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Montenegro’s state-owned power company EPCG has launched a tender to select a contractor for the main design of the Krupac solar power plant, with an estimated contract value of 125,000 euros. The plant is planned on the shore of Krupac Lake near Nikšić, with technical documentation outlining a total installed capacity of 41.8 MW. EPCG
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In June 2025, North Macedonia’s total electricity consumption reached 296,651 MWh, while natural gas use amounted to 8.33 million cubic meters, coal consumption totaled 357,500 tons, and petroleum product consumption stood at 101,113 tons, according to the State Statistical Office. All electricity consumed during the month was covered by domestic production, and 99.9% of coal
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) remains the only country in Europe without an electricity exchange. At the end of July, the Council of Ministers approved a draft law on the regulator, transmission, and electricity market that aligns with EU requirements and would create a unified framework for such an exchange. The proposal has not yet reached
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