Electricity consumption from Slovenia’s transmission network continued its gradual decline over the past year, reflecting a broader downward trend in demand. In the first eleven months of 2025, end users drew just over 9.8 TWh from the high-voltage network, marking a 0.9% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Monthly figures show a consistent […]
Serbia: Hungary’s MOL begins technical due diligence at NIS Read More »
A delegation from Hungary’s MOL has arrived in Serbia to conduct a comprehensive due diligence review of NIS, focusing on the company’s core infrastructure and facilities. The visit marks the beginning of a detailed assessment of the operational condition and functionality of NIS’ assets. MOL’s team has begun inspecting key segments of NIS’ business, including
Serbia: Noćaj 1 solar project breaks ground with 90 MW solar and 36 MWh battery storage Read More »
One of Serbia’s largest solar projects is moving from planning to implementation, as contracts signed in early 2026 have paved the way for construction near Sremska Mitrovica. The Noćaj 1 project has formally entered its build-out stage following the conclusion of a comprehensive EPC agreement. Turkish company Kontrolmatik has been selected to design, supply and
Serbia: EPS launches €650,000 tender to map coal mining strategy through 2035 and beyond Read More »
Serbian state-owned power utility EPS has launched a tender to prepare a comprehensive long-term coal extraction program, defining operational plans up to 2035 and development projections extending to mid-century. The assignment, valued at around €650,000, is divided into two segments covering the Kolubara and Kostolac coal basins, with the objective of establishing a unified development
A total of 495,637.7 MWh of electricity was traded on the day-ahead market of the Serbian power exchange SEEPEX in December 2025, marking a 6.2% increase compared to November, with an average of 15,988.3 MWh per day. However, traded volumes were still 4.1% lower year-on-year compared to December 2024. The average daily base price on
According to data published by Bulgaria’s electricity transmission system operator ESO, total electricity production in 2025 increased by 5.62% year-on-year, reaching 40.11 TWh, reflecting a solid recovery in generation across the country. Electricity consumption in Bulgaria also recorded growth, rising by 4.88% to a total of 38.76 TWh. As a result, Bulgaria maintained its position
The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has cleared the way for a major renewable energy investment by endorsing a draft grant agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the Poklečani wind project. The grant, worth just over €42 million, is being provided through the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) to support construction
This financial model template is designed to provide investors with a structured analytical framework for evaluating battery energy storage projects in Serbia. It integrates engineering performance realities, Serbian system characteristics, TSO-defined operational roles and realistic market participation expectations. The objective is to enable disciplined modelling of cashflows, pricing behaviour, risk exposures and investment returns while
Battery energy storage will define Serbia’s electricity stability, competitiveness, and security of supply over the next decade. The technology is not an academic discussion, an environmental preference or a futuristic innovation; it is an economic asset class, a transmission stability instrument, a macroeconomic stabiliser and a strategic national capability. Serbia’s choice is not whether it
Serbia stands at an inflection point in its electricity future. Decisions made between 2025 and 2030 will determine whether the country evolves into a modern, flexible, resilient energy economy capable of supporting industrial growth, renewable integration and market stability, or whether it remains structurally exposed to volatility, import dependence, fossil vulnerability and grid risk. At
