Energo - CEE/FSU Power

26 September 2024

North Macedonia’s gross power generation up 3.8% y/y in July

25 September 2024

North Macedonia’s gross electricity generation increased by an annual 3.8% to 484.1 GWh in July, with domestic production accounting for 100% of the country’s gross domestic consumption.

Slovenia's power output drops 12% y/y in August

25 September 2024

Slovenia's total net electricity generation amounted to 1,264 GW in August, marking a significant decline of 11% from July and a 12% drop compared to August 2023, statistics office said on September 25.

Ukraine's allies pledge over $4bn in energy aid, call for more support ahead of winter

25 September 2024

Ukraine's allies have raised more than $4bn in energy support since the war began and are pledging further aid.

Bulgaria's Solaris launches 32-MWp hybrid photovoltaic plant

25 September 2024

Solaris Holding has launched a plant for production and storage of green energy in the city of Pernik.

Solar power sees record gains in 2023

25 September 2024

Renewables generated 30% of global electricity for the first time in 2023, on the back of strong growth in solar and wind generation.

Erste Bank to invest €47mn in Serbia’s largest wind farm project

24 September 2024

Erste Bank Serbia has signed a financing agreement with Masdar and Taaleri Energia to invest €47mn in the construction of the Cibuk 2 wind farm, set to become Serbia’s largest renewable energy project.

G7+ countries mobilise $4bn to support Ukraine's energy sector, says Blinken

24 September 2024

The G7+ countries have mobilised over $4bn to bolster Ukraine’s energy sector since the beginning of the war.

Ukraine to face 4-5 GW power generation deficit this winter, experts warn

24 September 2024

Ukraine is expected to enter the winter season with a significant power generation deficit of 4-5 GW.

KEMET Electronics invests €400,000 in solar power plant in North Macedonia

23 September 2024

Kemet Electronics, a capacitor producer in North Macedonia, has invested €400,000 in the construction of a photovoltaic (solar) plant with an installed capacity of 609 KWp.

Global solar power surges as costs plummet, poised to overtake coal in 2024

23 September 2024

The cost of electricity generated from solar photovoltaic (PV) panels has plummeted in recent decades, driven by supportive government policies and technological advances, and the energy source is expected to overtake coal in 2025.

Russian hydropower major RusHydro updates investment programme

23 September 2024

Russia’s state-controlled hydropower holding RusHydro will have capital expenditures of RUB293bn ($3.2bn) in 2024, RUB320bn in 2025 and RUB330bn in 2026, with a decline to RUB269bn and RUB177bn in 2027 and 2028 respectively.

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the country ahead of winter blackouts

22 September 2024

Thousands of cars clogged the roads out of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on September 18, with some even driving on the wrong side of the road, after Russia completely destroyed the local power station.

Ukrainian and Czech companies launch €75M wind farm, western Ukraine's largest

22 September 2024

Ukrainian and Czech companies have jointly launched the Skoliv Wind Power Plant, a €75mn wind farm in the mountainous region of Lviv, western Ukraine, marking the largest foreign investment in the area since the outbreak of the war.

Blackouts caused by Russian attacks driving Ukrainians abroad, UN monitor says

22 September 2024

Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have led to a surge in Ukrainians citing power blackouts as a reason for leaving the country.

Experts warn Ukraine could face blackouts of up to 18 hours daily this winter, UN report says

22 September 2024

Ukraine is bracing itself for severe power blackouts this winter, lasting between 4 and 18 hours each day, following extensive damage to its energy infrastructure caused by Russian attacks.

Kosovo’s gross electricity output down 1% y/y in July

22 September 2024

Kosovo’s gross electricity output in July declined by 1% y/y to 515.3 GWh, according to data from the country’s statistics institute.

Armenia plans to build a new 400- to 600-MW nuclear power plant by 2036

19 September 2024

The government of Armenia has announced plans to construct a new nuclear power plant by 2036, in advance of the expiration of the current Armenian NPP.

Ukraine increases gas production, prepares for winter with domestic resources

19 September 2024

Ukraine is ramping up its gas production and expects to meet its winter energy needs using domestic resources.

Ukraine faces 4 GW electricity deficit this winter

19 September 2024

Ukraine is set to experience a 4 GW electricity generation deficit this winter.

Belarus and Russia in talks for second nuclear power plant amid rising energy demand

19 September 2024

Belarus is holding talks with Russia on building a second nuclear power plant (NPP) to address the country’s increasing electricity demand, Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Alexander Rogozhnik confirmed in an interview with Rossiya-24 TV channel.

Czechia chooses UK's Rolls Royce to develop small modular reactors

19 September 2024

State-owned power group CEZ plans to build up to 10 SMRs with a combined output of three gigawatts by 2050.