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Albanian Energy Exchange gains full membership in Europex
The Albanian Energy Exchange (ALPEX) has seen its status upgraded from an associate member to that of a full member within Europex, an association representing energy exchanges across Europe, as of April 3.
Chinese investment in electrochemical energy storage facility breaks ground in Uzbekistan
The United States to fund a feasibility study for the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Armenia
Erin McKee, USAID Bureau Chief for Europe and Eurasia, announced USAID's commitment to enhancing Armenia's energy security and independence during a briefing at the US State Department.
US and IAEA express concern over drone strikes at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Concerns over nuclear safety and security have heightened after drone strikes targeted the Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, sparking condemnation from international quarters.
Slovenia, Hungary and Serbia seal energy partnership deal
Slovenia, Hungary, and Serbia have sealed a partnership deal on April 9 in Budapest, known as BlueSky project, aimed at bolstering cooperation in the energy sector
Westinghouse picks seven local companies to help build Poland's first nuclear power plant
In a bid to reduce coal’s role in power generation, Poland plans to build two nuclear power plants totalling 6 to 9 GW in capacity. Poland’s previous government identified the consortium of Westinghouse and Bechtel to lead the project.
Serbian President envisions nuclear reactor by 2035 to ensure energy security
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is on an official visit to Paris, said on April 8 that if Serbia manages to build a nuclear reactor by 2035, “we would save the country” in terms of electricity supply
Russian authorities to issue decree to negotiate with Kazakhstan on construction of coal-fired power plants
Hungary to provide €140mn to Bosnia’s Republika Srpska for energy projects
Hungary will provide €140mn to Bosnia & Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska for several energy projects, the entity’s government said in a statement on April 5.
Japan and UNDP deliver solar power systems to Albania
The installations, which will be placed in various public buildings including high schools, kindergartens and municipal offices, are part of efforts to introduce sustainable energy solutions within local communities.
Serbia and French EDF to explore civil nuclear programme in strategic partnership
The Serbian government has announced the adoption of a memorandum of understanding with Électricité de France (EDF), in a step towards potential collaboration in assessing the viability of a civil nuclear programme in Serbia.
INTERVIEW: Sunny climates and government incentives drive Balkan solar markets
Elen managing partner Lulzim Syla outlines the potential of the solar markets in Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia in an interview with bne IntelliNews.
Czech nuclear tender runoff extended to April 30
Lithuania mulls outlawing Chinese software in private power plants
Lithuania’s Ministry of Energy announced it is mulling to ban the use of Chinese software by private developers in the construction of solar and wind power plants with a capacity of more than 100 kW.
Power outages threaten Tajikistan as water in Nurek hydropower reservoir falls towards “dead” level
China, Kyrgyzstan strike deals for repairs to Bishkek CHPP and around $1bn of investments in other energy projects
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on verge of blackout amid Russian attacks
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Europe's largest nuclear facility, is teetering on the brink of yet another blackout as it relies solely on a single power line following a Russian attack.
Serbia pushes to end nuclear moratorium
Serbia's power industry is urging the abolition of the nuclear moratorium, which has been in place since 1989, Balkan Green Energy News reported on April 3.
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