Energo - CEE/FSU Power
Tajikistan signs $1bn deal for solar panels installation offering 2,000 MW in capacity
Tajikistan has signed a $1bn solar energy agreement with a Dushanbe-based company, Rooftop LLC, for the installation of solar panels with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts across company facilities and other energy consumers.
Norwegian companies mull €1bn hydrogen plant in Estonia
Hydrogen development across the Baltic states is accelerating as governments seek to reduce emissions, expand offshore wind capacity and cut dependence on Russian energy.
Kazakhstan aims to end Russian electricity imports by 2027
Kazakhstan reportedly plans to stop importing electricity from Russia by 2027 as new domestic power generation facilities come online.
Montenegro, EIB launch €250mn investment package for healthcare, railways and energy transition
China’s Goldwind inks contract for 43.5-MW wind, BESS project in Turkey
Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind Science & Technology (SHE:002202) said on May 11 it has inked a cooperation agreement with Turkish energy company Ova Enerji for the 43.5-megawatt Cayirlar hybrid project in western Turkey.
Rosatom signals interest in Bulgarian nuclear projects
Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is ready to develop nuclear projects in Bulgaria, Hungary and Slovakia, CEO Alexei Likhachev said on the sidelines of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Poland could add nuclear power to energy mix in 2030 through SMRs, billionaire says
Poland could add nuclear power to its energy mix by the end of 2030 if small modular reactor projects gain momentum, billionaire Michał Sołowow said at Bloomberg’s Future of Finance conference in Warsaw, Bloomberg reported.
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan set agreed reservoir releases vital to downstream irrigation
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on May 7 signed a trilateral protocol in Tashkent that sets agreed water release volumes and schedules from Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul Reservoir for the next two months.
Kazakhstan renewable energy output rises 15% in first quarter
Kazakhstan produced 2.3bn kWh of electricity from renewable energy sources in the first quarter of 2026, up 15% compared with the same period of last year.
China Energy Construction signs agreement for 1.5-GW project set to become Turkey’s first offshore wind farm
China Energy Construction has signed a cooperation agreement for a 1.5-gigawatt wind project that is expected to become Turkey’s first offshore wind farm and the biggest offshore wind development pursued in the country to date.
Chinese EV battery giant CATL to co-develop cars with Turkey’s EV maker Togg
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery giant CATL (300750.SZ) announced on May 7 that it will co-develop cars based on its Panshi EV chassis with Turkish EV maker Togg.
Report says Afghanistan now only missing link in CASA-1000 energy corridor project rollout
All eyes now turn to Afghanistan when it comes to the $1.2bn Central Asia-South Asia Power Project (CASA-1000) following a report that Kyrgyzstan has completed major construction work required on its territory for the regional electricity initiative.
Rezolv Energy commissions 225-MW solar park with storage in Bulgaria
Rezolv Energy has commissioned a 225-megawatt solar park in northeastern Bulgaria, one of the country’s largest photovoltaic facilities, the company said on May 6.
AIIB, Acwa partner up on Uzbekistan Bash 2 wind project, $107mn loan deal signed
Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a $107mn loan agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Acwa (formerly ACWA Power Co (TADAWUL: 2082) to support the development of the Bash 2 wind power plant in Uzbekistan.
Poland's Tauron posts lower Q1 results, CFO cites stability in "challenging" environment
Poland's major power group Tauron Polska Energia on May 6 posted estimated results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a year-on-year decline in earnings but describing the performance as stable within a difficult market.
Renewables giant China ready to invest $1bn in constructing solar and wind plants in Kyrgyzstan
Renewables giant China has expressed a willingness to invest up to $1bn in the construction of solar and wind power plants in Kyrgyzstan, according to the Kyrgyz National Investment Agency.
Europe’s power bottleneck shifts from supply to electricity grids
Europe’s energy challenge is increasingly centred on its ageing and fragmented electricity grids rather than a shortage of power generation, as rapid renewable energy expansion exposes weaknesses in transmission infrastructure and storage.
Uzbekistan to permit utility companies to recover unpaid bills via salary, pension deductions
Uzbekistan has adopted amendments expanding simplified debt collection, permitting utility companies to recover unpaid bills by deducting funds directly from the salaries and pensions of debtors.
ADB awaits Trans-Caspian green corridor feasibility study before costing $50bn pan-Asian grid
Renalfa launches battery storage project at Oslomej solar plant in North Macedonia
The Oslomej solar project is part of a broader effort to transform former coal-based energy sites into renewable energy hubs.
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