IPS inaugurates Bulgaria’s first battery storage gigafactory
International Power Supply (IPS) has begun production at its 3 GWh battery factory near Sofia, with plans to expand capacity to 5 GWh by the second quarter of 2026.
Solestial to provide Endurosat with space solar modules
The U.S.-based manufacturer announced it will provide solar power modules to satellite manufacturer Endurosat starting this year.
Romania’s Hidroelectrica to install battery storage at its hydro power plants
The state-owned utility aims to enhance grid flexibility by installing energy storage systems at all of its run-of-river hydropower plants.
Lithuania responds to overwhelming interest with new €45 million energy storage call
Earlier this year, the Lithuanian Ministry of Energy issued a call for at least 800 MWh of energy storage but ultimately approved support to five times that capacity.
Czechia expands rules for agrivoltaics, permits vertical installations
Amendments to rules governing agrivoltaics in Czechia mean it will now be possible to deploy vertical agrivoltaics, or have installations on arable land if vegetables with high or very high labor intensity are grown at least once every three years.
Romania’s grid operator publishes rules for capacity auctions
All generation and energy storage facilities of 5 MW or larger in Romania will be required to secure grid access via annual auctions beginning January 2026. The country’s transmission and system operator, Transelectrica, has published how it plans to implement the auctions.
Tender opens for supply, installation of solar systems in Ukraine
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) plans to establish a list of prequalified companies to bid for the future supply and installation of solar systems in Ukraine. The deadline to apply for the tender is Oct. 25.
Albania reviews 105 MW of new solar project applications
Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has received three proposals for solar parks totaling 105.6 MW, all without subsidies or concessions.
Permit secured for 270 MW solar-plus-storage project in Serbia
Türkiye’s Fortis Energy has secured a construction permit for 270 MW of solar alongside 72 MWh of battery energy storage to be built in northwestern Serbia. Construction is scheduled to begin during the second quarter of next year.
Slovenia plans 140 MW floating solar plant
Slovenian energy company HSE is developing a 140 MW floating solar project, with work currently underway on spatial planning activities. The solar plant is set to become Slovenia’s largest solar project and Europe’s largest floating solar array to date.
