Energo - CEE/FSU Power

20 June 2024

Ukraine's solar energy potential requires €5bn investment by 2030

19 June 2024

Ukraine has significant potential to expand its solar energy sector, requiring nearly €5bn in investments by 2030, according to a study by Berlin Economics.

Ahmetov’s DTEK Renewables International buys 126MWp PV park in Romania

19 June 2024

DTEK Renewables International, the Dutch-registered renewables division of Ukrainian energy and utility conglomerate DTEK controlled by Rinat Ahmetov, announced that it purchased a ready-to-build PV project in Romania with a 126MWp planned capacity.

Premier Energy acquires two additional PV projects in Romania

19 June 2024

Power and gas utility group Premier Energy announced in a note to investors that alongside Motor Oil Renewable Energy Single Member (MORE), has signed the acquisition of two new PV projects with a combined planned capacity of 86MWp in Romania.

Ukraine can only restore 7% of energy needs by winter

19 June 2024

Ukraine is set to restore approximately 200-250 MW of its power generation capacity by winter, representing about 7.1% of the required 3.5 GW.

Azerbaijan's energy sector sees decline in production, rise in investments in early 2024

19 June 2024

In January-May 2024, the production and services in Azerbaijan's electricity, gas and steam generation, distribution and supply sector amounted to AZN1.3313bn, reflecting a 4.1% decrease compared to the same period in 2023.

EU affirms strategic partnership with Serbia on critical raw materials

18 June 2024

The European Commission (EC) remains committed to a strategic partnership with Serbia regarding the supply of critical raw materials, a spokesperson told the European Western Balkans (EWB) on June 18.

Serbia considers nuclear energy collaboration with France

18 June 2024

Serbia is laying the groundwork for the implementation of a nuclear energy program in collaboration with France, according to a report by Politika on June 17.

COMMENT: Azerbaijan’s new strategy is to become a green energy hub

17 June 2024

Ambitions go beyond hydrocarbons as Baku seeks to supply green energy to Southeast Europe.

Forget oil, forget gas. Kyrgyzstan has plans to power Central Asia with water

16 June 2024

Upstream nation sets out to become a regional energy hub based on hydro. The battle to find billions in funding has begun.

Czechia could be an electricity net importer by 2027

16 June 2024

Czechia could turn into an electricity net importer by 2027, the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade and state grid operator CEPS say.

Poland estimates cost of nuclear power plant at PLN150bn

16 June 2024

The plant, to be built on the Baltic Sea coast, is scheduled to begin construction in 2026, with the first unit expected to come online in 2033.

Kyrgyzstan sets itself a herculean hydro task in massive energy reform

15 June 2024

At special forum in Vienna, ministers present financial institutions with ambitious projects that could power growth across Central Asia.

German companies to boost Ukraine's renewable energy

14 June 2024

German companies are set to play a pivotal role in enhancing Ukraine's renewable energy capacity as the country urgently seeks 5-6 GW of new generation.

North Macedonia’s PM-designate announces ambitious wind farm project

13 June 2024

North Macedonia’s Prime Minister-designate Hristijan Mickoski has unveiled plans for a massive wind farm project that will be the first major foreign direct investment initiative under the forthcoming government.