Energo - CEE/FSU Power

Turkey secures World Bank financing of $748mn for modernisation and expansion of power transmission infrastructure in line with renewables projects

Turkey has secured World Bank concessional financing amounting to $748mn for the modernisation and expansion of its power transmission infrastructure in line with large-scale solar and wind projects.

Slovenia’s HSE to build new solar power plant at former landfill site in Zagorje ob Savi

Slovenia’s state-owned energy group Holding Slovenske elektrarne (HSE) said on August 6 it signed an agreement with the Municipality of Zagorje ob Savi to build a new solar power plant on the site of the closed non-hazardous waste landfill.

Slovenia approves EU funding for solar plants at former coal site

Slovenia’s Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development said on August 6 it approved EU funding for the construction of the Prapretno 2 and 3 solar power plants, together with a battery storage system.

Russian nuclear major Rosatom to IPO ten subsidiaries, Medscan first

Montenegro’s Perucica hydropower plant receives use permit after 65 years

Montenegro’s Perucica hydroelectric power plant, a cornerstone of the country’s energy system, has officially received a use permit after 65 years of continuous operation.

Ukraine expects to end electricity imports by 2027 as exports rise in July

Uzbekistan’s renewable output jumps to 1.25bn kWh in July

Uzbekistan’s renewable energy sector set a monthly record in July, with solar and wind power plants generating a combined 1.246bn kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, according to figures released by the Ministry of Energy.

UN and Kazakhstan launch SDG centre for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty

Sungrow wins 1 GWh battery deal from Bulgaria’s Sunterra RE

The additional capacity will more than triple Sunterra’s current 300 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage.

Uzbekistan teams up with China’s LinkWise for 300-MW data centre in Bukhara

Uzbekistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai LinkWise Data Intelligence to build a 300-megawatt data centre in the country’s southwestern Bukhara region.

Kazakhstan boosts uranium production by 13% y/y in 1H25 despite lower prices and weak sales

Kazakhstan increased uranium production by 13% in the first half of 2025, solidifying its role as a key global nuclear fuel supplier, Kazatomprom announced in its latest operational update. The rise in output comes amid falling uranium prices.

Russia’s coal exports to Turkey up in 1H25 as Asian volumes dip

Rosatom may whiff on Kazakh nuclear project due to financing yips

Chinese firm teed up to replace Russian entity on project

China’s TBEA begins construction of 20-MW wind farm in Uzbekistan

China’s TBEA has begun construction of a 20-MW wind power plant in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent region, according to Uzbekhydroenergo, the state hydropower authority overseeing the project.

Uzbekistan takes green energy step with first solar plant certified under global I-REC system

Uzbekistan has registered its first solar power plant in the global International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) system, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Leading Kazakh business figures unite to form Kazakhstan Investors Union

Kazakhstan’s most prominent business leaders have established a new organisation, the Kazakhstan Investors Union (KIU), aimed at improving the investment climate and advancing the country’s economic development, Kursiv reported on July 31.

Russia’s Inter RAO withdraws from Kazakhstan power plant projects citing financing difficulties

Russian energy company Inter RAO has withdrawn from plans to build three thermal power plants (TPPs) in Kazakhstan due to a failure to secure export financing, Radio Azattyq reported on July 31, citing Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar.

China to build Kazakhstan’s third nuclear power plant, government confirms

China will construct Kazakhstan’s third nuclear power plant, First Deputy PM Roman Sklyar was reported as saying by Radio Azattyq on July 31. The announcement comes amid growing domestic debate over nuclear energy policy and transparency.

Romania’s Visual Fan partners with China’s Trina on 65 MWh energy storage project

Romanian technology group Visual Fan (BVB: ALW) announced a partnership with Trina Storage, the energy storage arm of Chinese solar giant Trina Solar, to develop a 65 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).

EBRD launches tender for €77mn Moldova-Romania power interconnector

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has opened a tender for the construction of a high-voltage power transmission line (HVPL) connecting Balti in Moldova with Suceava in Romania, the Moldovan Ministry of Energy announced.

Kosovo businesses avoid power cuts despite missing free market contracts

Large companies in Kosovo have not reported electricity disconnections despite failing to sign contracts with licensed suppliers on the free market, Lulzim Rafuna, President of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce, said.

Net electricity production in Bosnia falls 24.4% y/y in May

Just two in five Afghans have electricity, say officials

Matters could get worse. Tajikistan has advised it plans to reduce power exports to Afghanistan this winter.

Hungary advances plans for third nuclear plant with US small modular nuclear technology

Electrica lists €500mn green bond on Bucharest Stock Exchange

Romanian electricity distributor and supplier Electrica listed its first corporate bond issue worth €500mn on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on July 30, 2025. The five-year bonds carry a 4.375% coupon.