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AI Data Centres: How Power Is Redrawing Southeast Europe’s Digital Map

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the geography of data centre investment as access to reliable power, grid capacity, land and connectivity becomes increasingly critical. This analysis examines where Southeast Europe could support the next generation of large scale AI data centre infrastructure.
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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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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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AI Data Centres and the Energy Transition: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Energy Investment

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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a digital technology. It is becoming a powerful force reshaping energy investment, electricity infrastructure and regional competitiveness, creating new opportunities for the Western Balkans in the emerging AI economy.
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Macedonian Energy Forum 2026: Connecting Climate Ambition with Regional Energy Transition

Macedonian Energy Forum 2026
Macedonian Energy Forum 2026 brought together policymakers, international organisations, investors and energy experts to discuss energy transition and climate resilience in Southeast Europe. The forum highlighted the growing importance of regional cooperation, infrastructure investment and practical implementation on the Road to COP31.
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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

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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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