A committee led by the energy ministry has begun screening 4.7 GW of merchant battery applications, with initial results due by June to prepare connection terms for the first 2 GW of projects.
A new EU action plan targets fossil fuel costs and faster clean energy rollout, as industry calls for rapid expansion of battery storage to strengthen system resilience and competitiveness.
The two energy companies have entered a five-year optimisation agreement for Romania’s 127 MW / 254 MWh Scornicești battery storage plant in Olt County, covering market access, dispatch and revenue optimisation.
A positive atmosphere at the trade fair in Italy, as more than 1,000 exhibitors presented a broad range of new PV and battery products and solutions over three days, with a strong focus on the C&I and utility-scale sectors.
EU manufacturers are boosting resilience through intelligent storage, peak shaving, and flexible load management – cutting costs, easing grid strain, and securing production during energy scarcity, says Mariglen Nora of Elevion Group.
The head of Eastern Europe at photovoltaic solutions provider Trinasolar shares why she expects the region to be among the world’s fastest-growing solar markets over the next decade.
Following a rebound in the premium segment in November, December data from sun.store reveal a broad pullback across both residential and commercial categories, in line with the typical year-end slowdown.
Albania’s reliance on hydropower is leading to supply-demand imbalances. Prof. Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana points to solar, storage and investment incentives as keys to greater stability and new business opportunities.
The European Commission has published its new Grids Package, a set of legislative proposals and guidance designed to drive grid investment, speed up permitting and coordinate network planning at the EU level.
Despite abundant sunshine, Albania’s PV growth remains held back by bureaucracy, grid congestion and limited skilled labour. Professor Lorenc Malka outlines these challenges and explores potential solutions.
On the Danish island of Bornholm, a new project will demonstrate state-of-the-art energy storage technologies alongside an advanced energy management system, all from within an operational combined heat and power plant.
The Warsaw office marks the Swiss company’s 21st international branch and a key step in its Central European expansion into solar and storage.
Strengthening its position in Poland’s clean energy market, the company has secured new financing, partnered with Photon Energy on advanced energy management, and is expanding a pipeline of solar parks and 2.3 GWh of storage projects.
The European industry association has published its latest report – Flexibility: Strengthening the Grid with Battery Storage and Demand Response – and hosted a dedicated Flexibility Strategy Day in Brussels to advance the discussion on grid innovation.
Backed by new financing, SUNOTEC will deliver 115 MW of solar and 763 MWh of battery storage, helping Bulgaria move closer to its ambitious grid-scale energy storage targets.
Entrix has been appointed as the exclusive optimisation and trading partner for Greenvolt Power’s five large-scale battery storage projects, totalling 5.2 GWh.
The European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) concluded at the BEC Bilbao Exhibition Centre, bringing together over 1,600 participants from 61 countries between 22 and 26 September 2025.
Europe’s battery supply chain is accelerating, with more projects now moving into construction, commissioning or securing long-term investment support. The trend marks a shift from announcements to tangible industrial progress.
The developer is integrating battery storage across its 3.3 GW Romanian PV pipeline, supported by €150 million in government funding and grid fee exemptions.
The Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has approved a 50 MW battery storage project developed by Nexta Capital Partners and Octopus Energy Generation.
Negative electricity prices are putting pressure on the PPA business model, but smart combinations with storage and co-location can offer a way forward.
The programme proposes targeted support for bioenergy plants, renewable-fuel gas turbines and storage facilities to strengthen Sweden’s electricity system, though available funding remains constrained.
The trading platform sun.store has launched a monthly Battery Index to reflect the growing relevance of energy storage in the renewable energy sector.
July continued the summer trend of softer demand, price corrections and intensifying brand competition, according to sun.store market data. Buyer sentiment declined, pointing to a more cautious outlook for late Q3.
The battery storage system on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast will enhance grid stability and renewable energy integration.
