/17^th September 2019, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ Croatia's energy development to 2030 and 2050 can continue at an accelerated or at a moderate pace and all options mean decarbonisation, switching to renewable energy sources and decreasing the emission of greenhouse gasses, notes an analysis called "Green Book" and published by the Hrvoje Požar Energy Institute (EHIP).

/16^th February 2016, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ Wind power capacity of Croatia according to EWEA's paper "Wind in power: 2015 European statistics" has grown with 22 % YoY turning the country in fast-growing wind market among SEE countries. Croatia added 76.2 megawatts (MW) of new wind energy capacity during 2015.

/12^th May 2021, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ This decade shall be crucial for the clean energy transformation of Croatia, reveals the Renewable Market Watch™ in its report Western Balkans Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Market Outlook 2021÷2030. The country has considerable potential for developing solar energy and increasing energy independence. The energy transition council of Croatian President Zoran Milanović was established in 2020 and estimated the country’s solar potential to 6.8GW. However, to harness this potential effectively, Croatia will need to adopt more ambitious solar energy targets, ensure clear renewable energy investment direction in the power sector, and develop its modern electricity grid. The clean energy transition and development of the solar power sector can contribute to GDP growth and new jobs creation. Renewable Market Watch estimates that solar photovoltaic power capacity in Croatia will increase significantly in the following years compared to its current level assuming the tendered and planned large scale projects. The abundance of solar irradiation in Croatia shall enable photovoltaic energy to become an increasingly cost-competitive power generation source and attract new investments.

/11^th October 2019, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ The Czech Republic is in the process of preparation to start renewable energy auctions (tenders) from 2021 to meet its future targets for renewable electricity in the final energy consumption. However, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is not included in the auctions (tenders) in the first draft of the new RES auction (tender) law. Officials from the Czech government suppose that solar PV electricity shall be fully competitive without any subsidies from 2021 and shall not need any support.

/BUCHAREST, November 6, 2024, 10:00 CET, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ Offers for the first auction through Contracts for Difference (CfD) can be submitted until November 18, 2024, provided that additional requests for clarifications received after October 23, 2024, the initial deadline for completing this process, have been completed and already announced by the Ministry of Energy.

/LONDON, April 19, 2023, 16:00 BST, SolarPlaza, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ After a long period of stagnation, the Romanian solar PV market has come to life again. With enhanced government support schemes, Romania is even expected to reach its 5 GW target for 2030 five years early. The second edition of the Solarplaza Summit Romania will pinpoint the opportunities and challenges of this high-potential market on the rise and provide a vital platform for knowledge and network sharing.

/LONDON, January 10, 2023, 11:30 GMT, NextPower III ESG/ NextPower III ESG (“NPIII ESG”), the international OECD private solar fund managed by NextEnergy Capital (“NEC”), is delighted to announce its first strategic solar and battery storage acquisitions in Greece. The acquisitions include six utility-scale solar PV projects totalling 132MWp, and a majority in six standalone battery storage projects totalling 400MW.

/BUCHAREST, June 7, 2024, 10:00 BST, OMV Petrov/ OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, strengthens its partnership with Renovatio by acquiring a 50% stake in three photovoltaic projects totalling 130 MW. With this new transaction, the total joint portfolio held by the two partners exceeds 1.1 GW.

/ATHENS, April 11, 2024, 10:00 BST, PRNewswire/ PPC Group and MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals announce that they have signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement (CFA) for the development and construction of a portfolio of solar projects up to 2000MW in Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania. Specifically, the agreement refers to approximately 90 solar projects owned by MYTILINEOS in Italy (503 MW), Romania (516 MW), Bulgaria (500 MW) and Croatia (445 MW) which are at various stages of development. Under the agreement MYTILINEOS will undertake the development and construction of these projects, which will then be acquired by PPC Group upon completion of their connection to the electricity grid of the aforementioned countries.

/VIENNA, January 6, 2025, 9:00 CET, Renalfa IPP/ A 258 MWac (megawatt alternating current) photovoltaic (PV) project in Teleorman, Romania was acquired at the end of 2024 by Renalfa IPP, a Vienna based leader in renewable energy development and investment. This acquisition aligns with Renalfa IPP's strategic commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The project is also a significant milestone in the expansion of Romania's renewable energy portfolio. Commercial operation of the Teleorman project is scheduled for 2027. It will contribute to Romania’s decarbonisation goals and the country’s energy security.

/ZAGREB, December 7, 2022, 9:30 GMT, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ The Western Balkans are the newfound hotspot for solar PV energy investments amongst European countries. Between 2011 and 2021, the Western Balkans increased their solar capacity more than 8-fold (from 0.27GW in 2011). They became one of the fastest-growing regions in Europe, with a cumulative installed solar PV capacity of 2.19GW for 2021 (a 22.5 % increase from 2020). The maturing German, Spanish and Italian markets allowed investors to look for new opportunities in the Western Balkans region. 

/ROTTERDAM, November 16, 2023, 9:00 GMT, SolarPlaza, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ With over 3 GW of combined installed PV capacity and a dazzling market potential of over 30 GW that is just waiting to be unleashed, the Balkan region has a huge appeal for solar professionals. The second edition of the Solarplaza Summit Balkans will connect PV experts and market players from throughout the region (and beyond) to take stock of industry progress, trends, and opportunities.

/LONDON, February 18, 2022, 11:30 GMT, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ Slovenian Petrol Group will invest in solar PV power plants in the Knin area of Croatia. These are three large solar power plants with a total installed capacity of 22 MW and the expected electricity generation capacity of 29 GWh as the projects completed permitting development in 2021. The solar power plants, whose total investment value is estimated at EUR 17 million, will start generating power at the beginning of 2023.

/SOFIA, BULGARIA, March 6, 2025, 9:30 CET, Terna Energy/ TERNA ENERGY Group is developing a significant new investment in Bulgaria. This investment involves the design, procurement, and construction of a 130 MW photovoltaic power plant in the Vratitsa area in Burgas, Bulgaria.

/BUCHAREST, December 2, 2024, 9:30 CET, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ The Government of Romania adopted, at the end of November 2024, the long-awaited National Energy Strategy 2025-2035, with an outlook to 2050. The Government has released its most ambitious energy strategy in the past 17 years. This strategy outlines the future direction of the national energy sector, focusing on security, accessibility, and sustainability, while positioning Romania as a regional leader.

/LONDON, May 19, 2023, 16:00 BST, SolarPlaza, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ The Second Edition of Solarplaza Summit Romania Took Place in the W. Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel on 27 April 2023, welcoming over 200 representatives from leading international and local solar companies such as Nofar, BayWa r.e., Kraftfeld, and Electron, to name a few.

/LONDON, November 14, 2022, 11:15 GMT, SolarPlaza, RENEWABLE MARKET WATCH^TM/ The massive solar potential of the Balkans is ready to be unlocked. With nearly 2 GW of installed PV capacity, and over 26 GW of realistic market potential, stellar growth is forecasted for the region in the near future. The Solarplaza Summit Balkans - hosted in Zagreb, Croatia - will unite, connect and inspire regional and international PV professionals to help accelerate the sustainable energy transition in the Balkans. Renewable Market Watch™ is a media partner of the event.