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NERC Resumes Procedures for the Second Offshore Wind Farm Development Tender
Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has resumed the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender. On September 8, the procedures were temporarily suspended following a Government decision, but it was foreseen that they would resume on October 6. Starting today, participants may submit their documents for the tender until and inlcuding October…
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Hungary to designate 17 areas for wind turbines – key legal changes signal stronger role for wind in forthcoming grid capacity tenders
Hungary has taken a significant step towards accelerating wind energy development by proposing the designation of 17 districts as “eased areas” (also referred to as renewables acceleration areas under EU legislation) for wind power projects. Most of these proposed zones are in the north-western Kisalföld region and its surroundings, but faster permitting and more favourable…
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Hungary Advances Green Energy: Simplified Wind Farm Regulations and Expanded Capacity
Hungary is striving for a leading role in the production and storage of green energy. The general rules for the establishment of wind farms were adopted the year before last. Based on the experience gained so far in the permitting process, a legislative package aimed at clarifying and simplifying statutory and regulatory requirements has been…
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Wind Power Offsets Decline in Solar Generation, Keeping September Electricity Prices in Lithuania Stable
Electricity prices in Lithuania remained stable in September 2025 despite falling solar output and rising consumption, thanks to stronger wind generation, increased thermal production, and higher import flows from Finland. According to transmission system operator Litgrid, the average wholesale electricity price in Lithuania rose only slightly compared with August, increasing by 2% from €80/MWh to €81/MWh.…
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EBRD invests €50 million in GEK TERNA
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €50 million in a senior unsecured bond issued by GEK TERNA S.A., holding company of GEK TERNA Group in Greece. The €500 million bond, with a seven-year tenor, will be listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. The EBRD’s investment will be used to support GEK TERNA’s…
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Hellenic Cables to supply 66kV inter-array cables for East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm
Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, has been awarded a contract by Seaway7 for the supply of approximately 165km of 66kV submarine inter-array cables and associated accessories for the East Anglia TWO (EA2) offshore wind farm in the UK. EA2, developed by ScottishPower Renewables, is part of the East Anglia Hub, one of…
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New Rules Set for Wind Farm Development in Moldova
Wind power plants in Moldova will now be installed according to a methodology approved by the Ministry of Energy, which outlines where such facilities can be built, how close they may be to settlements and infrastructure, and the conditions for dismantling turbines and restoring agricultural land. Under the new rules, wind farms will be prohibited…
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SSE Energy Markets signs long-term PPAs with Capital Dynamics, growing CfD-backed portfolio
SSE Energy Markets, part of SSE plc, has strengthened its portfolio of managed third-party assets by signing two long-term route-to-market Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Capital Dynamics an independent global private asset management firm and among the leading global renewable energy investment managers. The agreements cover two onshore wind farms – Garbet and Lairg II – located in Scotland which…
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Eesti Energia to Consolidate Entire Electricity Business Under Subsidiary Enefit
Starting in 2026, Eesti Energia will consolidate all electricity-related business areas—including retail, renewable energy production, energy trading, and development—under its subsidiary Enefit. The move aims to strengthen the group’s competitiveness and improve management efficiency. The establishment of a strong electricity business entity is part of Eesti Energia’s broader initiative to optimize its corporate governance model.…
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RWE inks green PPA suplying wind power to the British Co-op Group
RWE, the UK’s leading electricity producer and a global leader in renewable energy, has entered into a seven-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Co-op Group, one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives. Under this agreement, Co-op will source electricity produced from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm to help power its estate, including food…
