Balkan Battery Day 2026: Southeast Europe’s Storage Market Moves Toward Implementation

Balkan Battery Day 2026
Balkan Battery Day 2026 in Athens brought together developers, investors, utilities and technology providers to discuss the rapid growth of battery energy storage across Southeast Europe. The conference focused on grid access, financing, market regulation and the growing role of BESS in supporting renewable integration and energy security.
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Energy Storage in the Balkans: An Interview with Alex Blomfield Ahead of Balkan Battery Day

Alex Blomfield
Ahead of Balkan Battery Day 2026, New Polis spoke with Alex Blomfield about the rapid growth of energy storage in Southeast Europe and the challenges facing the region’s evolving battery market. In the interview, he discusses regulation, financing, grid flexibility, and the investment outlook for storage projects across the Balkans.
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Belgrade Energy Forum 2026: Energy Transition Under Pressure

Belgrade Energy Forum 2026
Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 in Belgrade brought together policymakers, companies and energy experts to discuss security, CBAM, infrastructure and the challenges facing Southeast Europe’s energy transition. The discussions highlighted the growing importance of regional projects and cross-border cooperation in a period of geopolitical instability and market uncertainty.
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Less Strategy, More Implementation: Reflections from the Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum

Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum in Dubrovnik
The Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum in Dubrovnik reflected a growing shift from regional strategy toward implementation-focused cooperation. Discussions centred on energy security, infrastructure, investment readiness and the increasing geopolitical role of connectivity and digital systems.
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Can Low-Cost Technology Fill the Gaps in Air Quality Monitoring?

air quality monitoring
Low-cost sensors are increasingly reshaping air quality monitoring by enabling denser and more affordable data collection in urban environments. The article examines their reliability, compares them with reference stations, and explores how integrated monitoring systems can support more effective public health and urban policy decisions.
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From ESG Talk to Real Transactions: Interview with Biljana Braithwaite Ahead of Adria Future Summit 2026

Biljana Braithwaite, Adria Future Summit
In this interview, Biljana Braithwaite, CEO and Founding Partner of Sustineri Partners, discusses the evolving role of ESG in shaping investment decisions across Southeast Europe. She explains why execution remains the region’s key constraint and how platforms like the Adria Future Summit aim to turn ideas into real transactions.
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Air Pollution in Skopje: Causes, Consequences and Path to Solutions

Air Pollution in Skopje
This study investigates the extent and structural factors contributing to Air Pollution in Skopje, particularly during the winter seasons of 2025 and 2026, when pollution levels exceeded critical limits. The study emphasizes the interaction between old-fashioned heating methods, transportation emissions, industries, and geographic constraints that have made Skopje one of the world’s most polluted cities. In addition, the paper explores the adverse impacts on public health and reviews current policy measures, noting their shortcomings. Finally, the study proposes a number of systematic strategies essential for improving the air quality situation in Skopje.
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Energy Summit in Trebinje 2026: Energy Transition Moves into the Phase of Reality

Energy Summit in Trebinje 2026
Energy Summit in Trebinje 2026 highlighted a clear shift from planning to implementation in the Western Balkans energy transition. Discussions focused on grids, investment conditions, skills and the need for system-level solutions beyond individual projects.
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