Montenegro is not the largest renewable market in Southeast Europe. It does not have Romania’s vast plains, Serbia’s gigawatt-scale ambition, or Croatia’s deep EU grid integration. And yet, Montenegro is emerging as one of the most strategic gateways for wind energy investment in the region. In an era defined by permitting delays, regulatory uncertainty, currency […]
Beyond engineering and market risks, wind‑park investors must manage environmental and social impacts. Projects can face community opposition over noise, visual impact or ecological concerns. Early engagement with stakeholders, transparent communication and mitigation measures (such as wildlife monitoring) can prevent delays. Financing conditions—particularly interest‑rate movements—also influence project viability. Fixed‑rate debt can lock in borrowing costs,
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Securing a reliable grid connection is fundamental to monetizing wind‑park output. Transmission constraints or curtailment policies can limit the ability to export electricity, eroding revenue. Investors should verify that grid agreements guarantee capacity and set out remedies for curtailment. The creditworthiness of the power purchaser is equally important; a long‑term power purchase agreement (PPA) is
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Wind‑energy projects depend heavily on supportive regulatory frameworks. Sudden changes in feed‑in tariffs, grid‑access rules or permitting processes can disrupt project economics. Investors should monitor government policy direction and ensure contracts include stabilization clauses that protect against adverse legislative changes. Currency and inflation risks are also critical: turbine procurement and financing may be in euros
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Investing in a wind park is fundamentally about converting a natural resource into predictable cash flows. In Southeast Europe, supportive policy frameworks and the region’s wind potential make these projects attractive, yet they carry inherent risks that can materially affect financial performance. As the Owner’s Engineer (OE), our primary duty is to manage these risks
Elnos Serbia has signed a contract with Sinohydro Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of PowerChina, to participate in the construction of the Vetrozelena wind farm, poised to become the largest standalone wind installation in the Balkans. The project will have a total installed capacity of 300 MW, featuring 48 turbines rated at 6.25 MW each. Under
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GE Vernova has secured a new agreement to provide turbines for Greenvolt Power’s second utility-scale wind project in Romania, strengthening the Portuguese group’s footprint in the country’s rapidly expanding renewable energy market. Under the contract, GE Vernova will supply, install, and commission 42 onshore wind turbines from its 6.1 MW, 158-meter platform for the Gurbanesti
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Romania’s latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction for wind projects delivered prices significantly below the ceiling set by national authorities, reflecting strong investor confidence and a growing pool of competitive, mature projects. The Ministry of Energy had targeted at least 290 MW for this round, but nearly 316 MW ultimately secured contracts, reinforcing momentum in
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OX2 Romania, the local subsidiary of Swedish OX2 Group, has acquired three new wind projects totaling 235 MW from Future Power, further expanding its footprint in Romania’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector. The new sites are located in the Vaslui and Vrancea counties, bringing OX2’s Romanian portfolio to over 1.1 GW. The company now manages
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During the week of November 24, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production declined in most major European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The German market experienced the largest drop, falling 54%, followed by France (13%) and Spain (10%). The Portuguese market recorded the smallest decrease at 8%. The Italian market was an exception, reversing
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