Energy and Investment Days 2026: Grid Modernisation, Energy Security and Investment in the Western Balkans

Energy & Investment Days 2026
Energy & Investment Days 2026 brought together energy experts, public institutions, investors and technology companies in Novi Sad to discuss grid modernisation, energy security and investment in the Western Balkans. The conference explored renewable energy integration, cybersecurity, project financing and regional cooperation, while creating opportunities for practical business partnerships.
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Energy Week Western Balkans 2026: From Renewable Ambitions to Real Projects

Energy Week Western Balkans 2026: From Plans to Projects
Energy Week Western Balkans 2026 brought together regional policymakers, investors and energy companies to discuss the practical challenges of renewable energy development. The discussions pointed to progress on new projects, but also to the growing importance of grid capacity, energy storage, financing and regional electricity market integration.
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Beyond Megawatts: Grid Readiness and Energy Competitiveness in the Balkans

Beyond Megawatts examines how generation, grid capacity and flexibility shape the ability of eight Balkan electricity systems to accommodate new energy-intensive investment. It looks beyond installed capacity to ask a more practical question: how much power can a new investor actually access, where, on what terms and within what timeframe?
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The Missing 100 MW: Why Balkan Grid Readiness Is Becoming an Investment Bottleneck

Power grid and industrial infrastructure in the Balkans
For a new data centre or industrial project, having enough electricity in the national power system is only the beginning. New Polis examines whether Balkan grids can deliver 100 MW where it is needed, how transparency affects investment decisions, and why flexibility is becoming the next test.
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Urban Light Pollution: How Cities Can Balance Safety, Nature and the Night Sky

Artificial light at night supports urban safety and mobility, yet excessive and poorly designed lighting affects ecosystems, sleep, energy use and the visibility of the night sky. This article examines the pace of light pollution, its consequences in Europe, and three possible approaches to designing safer and more sustainable urban lighting.
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Digital Energy, New Vulnerabilities: Why Cyber Resilience Matters for the Energy Transition

Modern electricity substation illustrating how digitalisation and connected infrastructure are reshaping cybersecurity in the energy transition
How secure is an energy system increasingly run through software, data and millions of connected devices? This article explores how digitalisation is reshaping energy security, from smart grids and battery storage to cyber resilience, regulation and the vulnerabilities emerging across an increasingly connected power system.
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