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Grid constraints threaten Europe’s energy security ambitions
Europe risks undermining its energy security and industrial competitiveness due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, with at least 120 GW of planned renewable projects facing delays, according to a report by Ember.
Turkey raises wholesale electricity price ceiling by 32%
Turkey’s energy watchdog EPDK has applied a 32% hike to the price ceiling on the Day Ahead Market at Energy Exchange Istanbul (EPIAS). The increase takes it to Turkish lira (TRY) 4,500/MWh ($101/MWh) from TRY 3,400/MWh.
Kazakhstan pushing ahead with $30bn "Data Centre Valley" in Ekibastuz
Kazakhstan is pushing ahead with its plan to develop a large-scale “Data Centre Valley” in the country’s northern town of Ekibastuz, with capacity to scale up to one gigawatt of computing power.
Ukraine faces soaring energy costs as government seeks new capacity solutions
Ukraine’s energy costs have risen to the highest levels in Europe, undermining the competitiveness of its manufacturing sector and prompting urgent calls from officials to accelerate investment in new power generation.
Kyrgyzstan considers calling referendum on move into nuclear power
Kyrgyzstan might proceed with a national referendum on whether to construct a nuclear power plant (NPP), according to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiyev.
Blackstone invests in Bulgarian solar developer Sunotec
German-Bulgarian solar photovoltaic developer Sunotec has secured a structured equity investment from funds managed by Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities unit to support its expansion across Europe.
Slovak PM Fico to visit Moscow for Victory Day
Robert Fico was the only EU leader to attend the Moscow parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII last year.
Serbia starts trial run of desulphurisation plant at key coal power station
Serbia’s state power utility EPS has begun trial operations of a flue gas desulphurisation unit at its Nikola Tesla B coal-fired power plant, part of efforts to curb emissions and align with European environmental standards.
Turkey hikes electricity, gas bills by 25%
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has announced a 25% hike in electricity and natural gas tariffs.
Ukraine grapples with Europe’s highest energy costs as capacity crunch looms
Ukraine is facing the highest energy costs in Europe, undermining the competitiveness of its manufacturing sector and raising concerns over supply security ahead of next winter.
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