Energo - CEE/FSU Power

Low-emissions electricity to outpace demand increase for next three years at least

Low-emissions electricity generation will outpace robust electricity demand growth for the next three years. This is because renewables are growing rapidly and nuclear power is on track to reach a new all-time high in 2025, says a new IEA report.

Russia could increase coal mining tax burden

The Russian Finance Ministry is considering increasing the Mineral Extraction Tax (MET) on coal mining.

Slovenia’s energy minister deems referendum on NPP Krsko 2nd unit premature

Kosovo’s gross available electricity up 5.2% y/y in November

Renewables account for 99.5% of electricity capacity added in Turkey last year

Japan International Cooperation Agency interested in financing HPP Bistrica project in Serbia

Europe’s most coal-dependent country Kosovo turns to renewables

Two highly polluting coal power stations supply almost all of Kosovo's electricity, but with a government push for renewables and new private sector investments this is starting to change.

Hidroelectrica’s shares 6.9% down w/w after negative reports from Morgan Stanley and Citibank

Estonia plans small nuclear reactor to quit shale oil by 2030

Estonia mulls to build a small modular reactor (SMR) to terminate the shale oil-based pollution and meet its target of producing 100% decarbonised electricity by 2030.

Zajecar progresses Ventus hybrid energy project

Zajecar in Serbia is pushing forward with plans for the Ventus hybrid solar and wind power plant, coupled with an electricity storage system, by initiating the Detailed Regulation Plan.

Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP probes interest in construction of new reactor

Output of Montenegro's Pljevlja TPP at record-high in 2023

INTERVIEW: Renewables company Notus expands in Southeast Europe

Notus Energy is expanding in Southeast Europe after successfully building Kosovo’s largest wind farm.

Minister says Albania to invest in energy connections with its neighbours

Qilin ransomware offers Serbian electricity data on dark web

Qilin, a ransomware group known for targeting critical infrastructure, has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Serbia's state-owned electricity provider, Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS).

ENERGO: Russia doubles its production of uranium in 2023

Russia doubles its production of uranium in 2023

Vestas plans wind turbine factory in Poland

Danish wind turbine company Vestas plans to build a new blade factory in Szczecin, Poland, which is expected to begin operations in 2026.

Polish government denies rumours it is changing location of first nuclear power plant

Vestas, ArcelorMittal to use low-emission steel for wind turbine towers

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems plans to use low-carbon recycled steel from ArcelorMittal to build turbine towers for a 1,140-MW Baltic Power offshore wind project in Poland.

Slovenian opposition proposes referendum on NPP Krsko 2nd unit