Montenegro power security hinges on hydrology, Pljevlja availability, and import access
Montenegro’s electricity system is often described as small, renewable-heavy, and relatively simple, but it is also one of the most […]
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TurkStream deliveries rise 11% year-on-year in January 2026
TurkStream deliveries of Russian natural gas to Europe increased by approximately 11% year-on-year in January 2026. The higher volumes reinforce
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Industrial electricity pricing in Serbia shifts to stress hours and corridor constraints
For much of the past two decades, electricity strategy in Serbia was treated as a procurement matter. Industrial buyers prioritised
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Hungary–Serbia power corridor role in Western Balkans price stability and security
The Hungary–Serbia electricity interface has moved from a bilateral trading line to a system-critical corridor affecting price stability, security outcomes,
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SEEPEX day-ahead volumes fall in January 2026 as prices edge up
In January 2026, 404,970.3 MWh of electricity was traded on the day-ahead market at Serbia’s SEEPEX. The monthly total represented
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Italy posts record January solar and wind output amid mixed European weekly trends
Solar photovoltaic generation rose week-on-week in France and Italy during the week of January 26. Italy recorded the largest increase
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Capacity payments in Southeast Europe: adequacy insurance or market distortion
Capacity mechanisms have become a contentious element of European electricity market design, with the debate particularly visible in South-Eastern Europe.
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Market coupling links South-East Europe day-ahead prices through implicit capacity allocation
Market coupling is a reform in European electricity markets that links national day-ahead markets using implicit capacity allocation. The mechanism
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Border capacity and flow rights shape electricity market power in Southeast Europe
Electricity market power in Southeast Europe is increasingly linked to cross-border access and the ability to secure flow rights during
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Hydropower reliability risk rises for electricity security in South-Eastern Europe
Hydropower has long supported operational stability, price moderation and system flexibility in South-Eastern Europe. It provides low-cost generation and balancing
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Dispatch in South-Eastern Europe shifts from continuous baseload to flexibility
For decades, electricity systems across South-Eastern Europe were built around baseload generation. Large lignite units ran continuously, supported by hydropower
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Congestion-driven cross-border capacity limits and price volatility in SEE
European electricity trading is built on the idea that inter-zonal trade reduces scarcity. When one market is tight, it can