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Skopje in the Spotlight of Green Energy and Education
The regional meeting titled “Energy Transition and Human Capital Development: Action Plan to Support Education and Training in the Renewable Energy Sector” was held on July 3–4, 2025, in Skopje, North Macedonia.
The...
Slovenia Issues Ten-Year Sustainability-Linked Bond, Raises One Billion Euros
Slovenia has recently issued a ten-year sustainability-linked bond (SLB) on international capital markets in the amount of one billion euros, with a coupon rate of 3.125 percent and maturity on July 2,...
North Macedonia One Step Closer to the EU’s Integrated Electricity Market
At a recent session of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, the National Electricity Market Operator (MEMO) was officially appointed as the Nominated Electricity Market Operator (NEMO) for the next...
North Macedonia Advocates for Accelerated Electricity Market Integration at EU Forum
The Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources of North Macedonia and the National Electricity Market Operator (MEMO) participated in the second edition of the Electricity Market Integration Forum, held at the...
Montenegro’s 2024 Energy Balance – Hydrological Challenges and Increased Electricity Consumption
Montenegro’s annual energy balance for 2024 revealed that the country produced less electricity than planned, while consumption increased.
A total of 3,446.6 GWh of electricity was generated, which is 4.4 percent less than...
Bulgaria Announces New Oil and Gas Exploration in the Black Sea
At a ceremony held at the Council of Ministers, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov signed an agreement for the exploration and search for oil and natural gas in Block 1-26 Han Tervel....
Croatia Adopts Key Laws to Modernize the Energy Sector
The Croatian Parliament has held a significant session during which key legislative acts were adopted, marking an important step forward in the modernization of the energy sector, consumer protection, and the strengthening...
SET Trebinje 2025: Immature Projects and Unaligned Regulations Hinder the Region’s Energy Transition
On the final day of the SET Trebinje 2025 summit, a panel discussion was held on the challenges of investing in renewable energy sources (RES) and administrative barriers. Panelists revealed the main...
Biomass Power Plant at BAT Factory and Geothermal Energy Research in Croatia
One of the latest steps in Croatia’s energy transition is the opening of a biomass power plant in Kanfanar. This plant is part of the British American Tobacco (BAT) factory, one of...
Bulgaria's Agency for Sustainable Energy Development highlights that the country has the highest level of energy poverty in the European Union, affecting as much as 30 percent of the population. This makes...
Pokrovac: Battery Storage Can Reduce Electricity Prices by 25 Percent by 2030
Croatia is a country firmly committed to the energy transition, and investments in the flexibility of the power system and the development of battery storage systems are key to its success. These...
UNIDO Strengthens Regional Cooperation in the Western Balkans
Reaffirming its commitment to industrial transformation and regional integration in the Western Balkans, UNIDO convened a meeting with representatives of the Permanent Missions to introduce two new regional projects covering Albania, Bosnia...
Modernization of Montenegro’s Power Grid with EBRD Support
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which has been present in Montenegro since 2006, will provide the Montenegrin Electricity Distribution System (CEDIS) with a 35 million euros loan to support...
From Gas Power Plants to 1,200 MW of Renewable Energy: Romania’s Projects for 2025
Romania is preparing for several significant projects in the energy sector in 2025.
In the current global context, where energy security becomes increasingly critical, particularly due to situations such as the disruption of...
The state-owned company Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (AD ESM) is embarking on a new investment cycle in renewable energy sources with the support of a favorable loan from the German development bank...
Huge Response to Projects for Standalone Energy Storage in Bulgaria
During this year, Bulgaria announced a call for grants for standalone energy storage units. The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy then prepared over 580 million euros in grants for these projects.
The proposals received...