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Bulgaria extends waiver for Russian supplies to Kozloduy nuclear plant
Bulgaria's government has extended a waiver allowing its sole nuclear power plant, Kozloduy, to import iron and steel products from Russia needed to maintain its Russian-designed reactors.
EBRD, EU back Serbia’s €200mn smart meter rollout
More than 900,000 electricity customers in Serbia are now connected to smart meters as the country modernises its power distribution network with support from the EBRD and EU.
Slovenia’s energy self-sufficiency falls sharply to 82.8% in 2025
Bulgaria seeks regional coordination over low Danube levels
Bulgaria will seek greater regional coordination to manage critically low levels of the Danube River, which have forced nuclear power plants in Bulgaria and Romania to reduce output.
Azerbaijan's Karabakh, East Zangezur small hydropower plants produce tens of millions of kWh
Spot electricity price in Romania rises 25% m/m, doubles y/y in August
Romania’s average day-ahead electricity price reached RON793 (€155) per MWh in August, up around 25% from July and more than double the RON396 (€77) recorded in August 2025.
Montenegro’s EPCG advances €26mn Gvozd 2 wind farm project
RiTE Ugljevik shares downgraded on Banja Luka bourse
Shares in Bosnian coal mining and power generation company RiTE Ugljevik (RTEU.BJ) have been moved from the standard to the primary market of the Banja Luka Stock Exchange after the company failed to meet listing requirements,...
Polish power group PGE swings into profit in Q2
Poland's major power group PGE reported on September 1 its preliminary Q2 2026 results, showing a significant improvement in annual terms and exceeding the market consensus compiled by the PAP agency.
Russian hydropower major RusHydro 1H26 profit almost doubles on Far East earnings
RusHydro (HYDR) reported 1H26 IFRS revenue, including subsidies of RUB428.3bn ($4.9bn), up 20% year-on-year (y/y), EBITDA of RUB149.9bn, up more than 1.5-fold, and net profit of RUB60.3bn, almost 2-fold higher y/y.
Erdogan provides Saudis with €47.50/MWh price guarantee for 2-GW of solar
Deal also includes zero-cost land, tax exemptions and offtake assurances.
Turkmenistan hit by nationwide blackout after power plant explosion
Turkmenistan experienced a nationwide blackout for several hours on August 30, with electricity and water supply cut across the country following what sources reportedly said was an explosion at Mary GRES, the country's largest power station.
Bucharest-listed Premier Energy reports 27% y/y rise in normalised EBITDA
Premier Energy (BVB: PE), which operates in Romania, Moldova, Hungary and Serbia, reported a 27% year-on-year increase in normalised EBITDA to €79mn in the first half of 2026, despite a 64% decline in net profit.
Poland seeks bigger role for domestic firms in offshore wind projects
The Industrial Development Agency (ARP) has signed letters of intent with units of Poland's two biggest energy companies, with the aim of increasing the participation of Polish companies in key offshore wind energy projects.
Romania prolongs energy crisis regime for another month
Romania has extended the energy crisis regime until September 30, citing low Danube levels, lower expected output from wind and photovoltaic facilities and rising electricity demand. But no restrictions for industrial consumers are expected.
Polish hard coal mining sector lowers net loss in H1 2026 on lower costs
Poland's hard coal mining sector narrowed its net loss in H1 2026 thanks to significantly lower costs, even as revenue edged slightly lower, according to sector data presented on August 28 by the state-run Industrial Development Agency (ARP).
Armenia could import electricity from Azerbaijan if needed, PM says
Armenia is considering the possibility of importing electricity from Azerbaijan if needed to meet future demand, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on August 27, ac quoted by Arka.
Eurowind Energy Romania secures grid approvals for 2.3 GW of renewable projects
Eurowind Energy Romania has obtained Technical Connection Approvals for 2,307 MW of renewable energy capacity, covering wind, photovoltaic and battery storage projects, as it advances a development pipeline of approximately 7.5 GW.
Tajikistan's first large-scale solar plant begins feeding national grid
Tajikistan's first large-scale solar power plant has begun supplying electricity to the national grid, marking a tentative step toward diversifying an electricity system still overwhelmingly dependent on hydropower.
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