Electricity
EMS signs contract to upgrade Bajina Bašta substation to 400 kV as Serbia pushes Trans-Balkan grid integration
Serbia’s transmission system operator Elektromreža Srbije (EMS) has awarded a contract to expand and upgrade the Bajina Bašta substation from 220 kV to a 400/220/35 kV…
Europe power prices climb in mid-April as CO₂ costs rise and renewables lag, before a forecasted pullback
Electricity prices across most major European markets hit their highest daily levels early in the third week of April, driven by higher CO₂ allowance costs, weaker…
Europe power demand ticks up in early April, but forecasts point to a reversal
Electricity demand rose across most major European markets in the week of April 13, led by Germany and Great Britain. However, AleaSoft’s forecasts for the week…
Bulgaria probes emissions compliance at Bobov Dol power plant after surprise inspections
Bulgaria’s environmental authorities have found multiple emissions-related irregularities at the Bobov Dol thermal power plant following unannounced inspections in mid-April. The regulator says pollutant levels exceeded…
Bulgaria’s power balance tightens in early 2026 as demand rises and baseload output falls
Bulgarian electricity production slipped slightly in the first part of 2026 while consumption climbed, pushing the country into net imports. At the same time, renewable generation…
Romania’s early-2026 power balance shows demand softness, but supply growth led by hydropower and wind
Romania’s electricity consumption fell slightly in the first two months of 2026, while total generation rose sharply. Hydropower and wind drove the increase as exports climbed…
EU carbon border mechanism hits EPCG as Montenegro stays tied to coal
Montenegro’s power utility EPCG reported losses of about €13 million in the first quarter after the EU carbon border mechanism began affecting electricity generated from carbon-intensive…
CBAM pressure starts to show in the Western Balkans, putting EPS’s lignite model under scrutiny
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is beginning to translate into real financial strain across the region. Montenegro has already booked a €13 million first-quarter loss,…
Battery storage accelerates across South-East Europe as grid flexibility becomes the next investment focus
Battery energy storage systems are gaining traction across South-East Europe as renewables expand and grid stability needs rise. Recent projects in Albania, Romania and Hungary underscore…
Montenegro household power bills fall in March 2026, but consumption remains uneven
Households in Montenegro paid an average of €39.73 for electricity in March 2026, down 8.1% from February but up 3.2% year-on-year. The utility EPCG said total…