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Energy Aggregators in Lithuania: Market Overview and Emerging Dynamics
Lithuania has rapidly become one of the most dynamic markets in Europe for energy aggregation, driven by its fast-growing renewable energy capacity, advanced smart-metering infrastructure, and regulatory reforms encouraging participation in electricity balancing markets. Energy aggregation – particularly in the form of virtual power plants (VPPs) and demand-response portfolios – has developed into an important…
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Scatec signs equity partnership agreements for Obelisk in Egypt
Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, has signed shareholder agreements with Norfund, the Norwegian investment fund for developing countries and EDF power solutions, an international energy player which develops, builds and operates renewable and low-carbon energy production facilities, for an equity partnership in Scatec’s 1.1GW solar and 100MW/200MWh battery storage hybrid project, Obelisk…
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Toki Power acquires 150 MW standalone BESS project, strengthening its position in Romania
Toki Power Holding GmbH (Toki Power), the electricity trading part of Renalfa Solarpro Group (Renalfa Group), closed a major transaction in Romania – the acquisition of a 150 MW standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The deal was finalised on December 5, 2025, and is a milestone for the company’s accelerated development in Southeastern…
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Alpiq secures 370 MW battery energy storage (BESS) pipeline in Germany
Alpiq is expanding its position in the European flexibility market and has secured its first 370 MW project pipeline for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Germany. The plants are planned in the regions of Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt in cooperation with SPP Development GmbH & Co. KG, an experienced developer with over 15 years of…
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Romania’s Solar & Storage Outlook for 2026: Clarity, Discipline and the Rise of Hybrid Assets
Romania enters 2026 with renewed momentum across its solar and energy-storage markets — but also with a sharper sense of discipline. The era of inflated pipelines and speculative grid bookings is fading; the market is maturing, and investors now demand a cleaner, more bankable landscape. What emerges is a sector that is more selective, more…
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Lithuania Launches New Financing Round for Standalone Energy Storage Projects
As of November 6, legal entities are invited to apply for financing for standalone energy storage parks connected directly to the electrical grid. 📢 The Ministry of Energy, together with the National Development Bank INVEGA (ILTE Lietuva), continues the implementation of the measure “AEI Loan for Legal Entities.” Companies developing energy storage parks not linked to wind or solar power plants will be…
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Energy Transition in the Baltic States: Key Challenges and Opportunities Discussed at the Baltic Electricity Market Forum
The Baltic States are at a pivotal moment in their energy transition, where it is essential to strike a balance between market competitiveness, grid security, supply reliability, and sustainable investment. These key insights were highlighted during the panel discussion “Balancing Market Development Challenges”, held on November 3 in Vilnius as part of the Baltic Electricity Market Forum,…
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Greece Energy Roundup — October 2025
October 2025 was a dynamic month for Greece’s energy transition, marked by a wave of announcements and milestones across solar, wind, hydrogen, energy storage and grid development. The country continued to position itself as a key player in the region’s decarbonisation and energy security agenda, with both public and private sectors accelerating investment in low-carbon…
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Lithuania Powers Ahead: Renewables, Storage, and Grid Upgrades Transform Energy Future
In October 2025, Lithuania continued to make significant strides in its energy transition, focusing on expanding renewable generation, energy storage, and grid resilience. The country has been actively developing large-scale battery energy storage systems, with projects such as the 291 MW installations at Kelmė, Mažeikiai, and Kruonis, alongside private initiatives like the 70 MW project in Šalčininkai.…
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Drax signs £157.2m deal with battery storage developer Apatura
BESS developer Apatura has signed an agreement with renewable energy company Drax Group, who will initially acquire three battery energy storage system (“BESS”) projects located in Scotland and Northern England. Drax will pay a fixed cash amount of £157.2 million to Apatura, payable as staged payments between 2025 and 2028 according to Apatura’s delivery of the projects.…
