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Bulgaria sees surge in electricity production and exports in 2025

According to data from the Bulgarian electricity transmission system operator ESO, electricity production in Bulgaria between 1 January and 17 August 2025 rose by 9.2 percent compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 25.81 TWh. Electricity consumption in the same period increased by 5.98 percent, totaling 24.2 TWh. As a result, net electricity exports […]

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Romania: Econergy commissions 87 MW Oradea solar power plant, expands renewable portfolio to 447 MW

Econergy Renewable Energy has commissioned its 87 MW Oradea solar power plant, increasing the company’s connected and ready-to-connect portfolio in Romania to 447 MW. The Oradea facility is Econergy’s fourth operational solar asset in the country. The project was developed in partnership with Phoenix Holdings, which has committed over 225 million euros to Econergy’s initiatives

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Romania sees slight rise in electricity consumption despite drop in domestic production in H1 2025

According to data from the National Institute for Statistics (INS), Romania’s electricity consumption in the first half of 2025 reached 24.87 TWh, up 0.5 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Industrial electricity consumption totaled 18.65 TWh, a decrease of 0.9 percent, while household consumption rose 5.3 percent to 6.02 TWh. Public lighting usage

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Montenegro concludes public consultation on draft National Energy and Climate Plan

Montenegro’s public consultation on the draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) concluded last week. The Ministry of Energy stated that a consultation report along with the final plan could be published within the next two months. A decision on which major hydropower project will start construction first is expected by the end of the

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Montenegro: EPCG and EBRD secure €25 million for Gvozd 2 wind farm expansion

Montenegro’s state-owned power utility EPCG and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed an additional 25 million euro loan to finance Gvozd 2, the expansion of the Gvozd wind farm. The upgrade will add three new turbines, increasing the project’s installed capacity to 75.6 MW — the highest for a single plant

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Republic of Srpska opens tender for 7.95 MW solar power plant near Trebinje

The Ministry of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska has launched a tender for a concession to build and operate the SET 1 solar power plant near Trebinje. The planned facility will have an installed capacity of 7.95 MW and is expected to generate around 11.457 GWh of electricity annually. The investment is

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Europe: Electricity prices rise in Week of August 11 amid lower renewables and higher demand

During the second week of August, average electricity prices rose across most major European markets compared to the previous week. Italy’s IPEX market and the MIBEL market for Portugal and Spain recorded the smallest increases at 4.9%, 20%, and 22%, respectively. In contrast, the Nord Pool market in the Nordic countries saw the largest percentage

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Europe sees mixed electricity demand trends amid heat wave and holidays

During the week of August 11, electricity demand rose in most major European markets compared to the previous week. The British market recorded the largest increase at 12% following three consecutive weeks of decline. Belgium continued its upward trend from the previous two weeks, rising 6.2%. Germany and France reversed declines from the last two

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Solar and wind energy trends in Europe: August 11–18 forecasts

During the week of August 11, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production rose for the third consecutive week in the French and German electricity markets compared to the previous week. The French market experienced the largest increase, up 13%, while Germany saw an 8.0% rise. In contrast, solar PV production declined in Southern European markets, reversing

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Serbia: CWP Europe commissions 6 MW rooftop solar system at Henkel facility

CWP Europe has completed and commissioned a 6 MW rooftop solar installation at Henkel Serbia’s Krusevac facility. The project, developed in partnership with Resalta and financed by UniCredit Bank, was delivered under an ESCO model, with CWP Europe serving as the principal investor. The system is now fully operational and is expected to generate approximately

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