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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Solar boom sparks grid concerns, legal battles and allegations of corruption

By the end of 2025, five new solar power plants with a combined capacity of around 100 megawatts are expected to begin operation in Herzegovina. These include projects near Stolac, Medjugorje, and Livno, as well as two additional sites around Mostar. However, the country’s independent transmission operator, NOSBiH, has warned that a similar pace of […]

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Europe: Solar and wind energy show mixed trends with record solar growth in July 2025

During the week of July 7, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production increased in the markets of France, Italy, and Spain compared to the previous week. The French market continued its upward trend for the second consecutive week, recording the most significant growth at 9.1%. Italy and Spain reversed their previous week’s declines, with production rising

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Serbia: EPS launches trial phase of Petka solar power plant, boosts renewable push at Kostolac

The 10 MW Petka solar power plant has officially entered its trial phase, becoming the first solar facility to generate electricity at the Kostolac site. Built on the reclaimed land of a former mining tailings dump, the project highlights state-owned utility EPS’s commitment to cleaner energy solutions. In parallel, EPS is progressing with its on-site

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Romania: R.Power to build 55 MW solar power plant, expanding Eastern European portfolio

Polish renewable energy developer R.Power has unveiled plans to construct a 55 MW solar power plant in northwestern Romania, marking another step in its expansion across Eastern Europe. Known as the Lazuri solar power plant, the project is set to begin construction in the third quarter of 2025 and is expected to be fully operational

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Montenegro: EPCG plans 137MW Stedim solar power plant near Nikšić

Montenegro’s state-owned power utility EPCG plans to build the Stedim solar power plant near Nikšić, with an installed capacity of approximately 137 MW. Once operational, the plant is expected to generate around 169.7 GWh of electricity annually. The company has submitted documentation to the national Agency for Environmental Protection, requesting approval to conduct a full

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Solar and wind energy trends in Europe: Record solar output and shifting wind generation in early July

In the first week of July, solar photovoltaic energy production increased in the German, Portuguese, and French markets compared to the previous week. The growth rates were 15% in Germany, 13% in Portugal, and 1.8% in France. On the other hand, Italy and Spain experienced a decline in weekly solar photovoltaic production, with decreases of

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Romania: NEPI Rockcastle aims for 48% renewable electricity by 2026 with new 54 MW solar power plant

NEPI Rockcastle has unveiled ambitious plans to source 48% of the electricity consumed by its Romanian shopping centers from its own renewable energy installations by the end of 2026. At the heart of this initiative is a new 54.1 MW greenfield solar power plant located in Arad County, part of a larger €110 million investment

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Montenegro to offer state-backed premiums for 250 MW solar capacity in upcoming renewable energy auction

Montenegro plans to offer state-supported market premiums for 250 MW of solar power in its upcoming renewable energy auction. The government has established the necessary regulations to invite bids for solar projects with a minimum capacity of 400 kW. Successful bidders will be those who propose the lowest strike price, which is capped at 65

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Croatia begins environmental review for 99 MW Boksic solar power plant with battery storage

Croatia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has initiated the process to determine if a full environmental impact study is necessary for the proposed 99 MW Boksic solar power plant, which will include an integrated battery energy storage system (BESS). Once operational, the solar facility is expected to produce nearly 120 GWh of electricity

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Solar and wind energy trends: Record solar production in Iberia, mixed forecasts for Europe

During the week of June 23, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production rose in both Italy and Spain compared to the previous week. Italy experienced the largest increase at 9.4%, while Spain saw a more modest rise of 0.6%, marking its third consecutive week of growth. Conversely, Germany, France, and Portugal experienced declines in solar PV

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