Electricity
Europe power demand edges higher in early May as colder weather and holiday rebound lift consumption
Electricity demand rose across most major European markets in the week of May 11, led by Germany and Italy, as temperatures fell and consumption rebounded after…
EPS of Serbia posts €330 million net profit in 2025 as weak hydrology hits exports
Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) lifted its 2025 net profit to €330 million from €208 million a year earlier, supported by higher electricity prices and revenue growth. But…
EPS adds new variable-price contract options for corporate buyers as Serbia moves toward more dynamic electricity pricing
Serbia’s state utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) is expanding its commercial supply offering for corporate customers by adding contract structures tied to variable electricity prices. The new…
EMS and Serbia’s grid queue: when connection access becomes the real investment asset
As Serbia’s renewable buildout accelerates, EMS — Elektromreža Srbije — is increasingly turning the transmission system into a scarce, monetizable resource. The expanding grid queue is…
Croatia’s renewable surge lifts output, but imports still cover a meaningful slice of demand
Renewable electricity generation in Croatia expanded again in 2025, with non-hydropower output topping 5 TWh for the first time and renewables reaching 26.5% of national demand.…
Serbia’s energy build-out hinges on EIA/ESIA discipline—and science-led PR
Serbia’s next wave of solar, wind, grid upgrades and selective thermal work will be shaped as much by how environmental assessments are communicated as by engineering.…
Western Balkans urge EU to revise CBAM treatment of electricity exports amid demand slump
Governments across the Western Balkans have asked the EU to amend rules under Regulation (EU) 2023/956 after carbon-related charges applied to electricity exports from 1 January…
RiTE Ugljevik reels from early-2026 losses as coal supply disruptions force shutdown; RS government moves to secure future output
RiTE Ugljevik reported a first-quarter loss of €18.3 million in 2026, driven by a collapse in revenue after electricity and coal production were suspended due to…
Europe power prices rebound late April into early May as gas costs and renewable swings dominate
Most major European electricity markets opened the last week of April with higher prices than a week earlier, after a sharp May 1 drop that quickly…
Europe power demand slips week-on-week ahead of holiday normalization
Electricity demand fell across major European markets in the week of April 27, led by Germany’s 6.2% drop. Forecasts for the week of May 4 point…