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Local Energy Security in Central and Eastern Europe: The Urban Energy Shift

Local Energy Security
This article explores how Local Energy Security is reshaping energy systems in Central and Eastern Europe. It highlights the growing role of cities in driving renewable energy adoption, improving resilience, and navigating governance constraints. Case studies from Warsaw, Prague, and Ljubljana illustrate both progress and structural challenges.
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Belgrade Green Hydrogen Conference: Between Ambition and Practical Constraints

Belgrade Green Hydrogen Conference
The Third Belgrade Green Hydrogen Conference brought together policymakers, utilities, industry, and investors to assess the role of hydrogen in the region’s energy transition. Discussions highlighted the gap between strategic ambition and market reality, with a focus on costs, infrastructure, and project bankability. Particular attention was given to regional constraints and the need for flexible solutions to support renewable energy integration.
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The End of Ultra-Cheap Solar? What Rising Module Prices Mean for Urban Solar Energy

Urban solar modules
For more than a decade, falling solar panel prices fueled the rapid expansion of urban solar energy. Now costs may begin to rise. This article explores what a potential 20–30% increase in module prices could mean for cities, municipal budgets, and future energy planning.
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Energy Week Black Sea 2026: Infrastructure, Investment and Regional Coordination

Energy Week Black Sea
Energy Week Black Sea 2026 in Bucharest gathered regional policymakers, investors and industry leaders to discuss the next phase of the Black Sea energy transition. The conference focused on grid modernization, cross-border interconnections, renewables and the growing impact of digital infrastructure on electricity demand, while structured B2B meetings enabled concrete partnerships and investment dialogue.
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Sarajevo Energy Forum 2026: Practical Conversations on the Region’s Energy Transition

Sarajevo Energy Forum 2026
Sarajevo Energy Forum 2026 brought together energy sector leaders, policymakers, and companies to discuss renewable energy investment, market reform, and energy transition in the Western Balkans. The forum addressed grid modernization, digitalization, energy security, and EU climate alignment challenges shaping the region’s energy future
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The New Energy Frontline:Energy Resilience in Central and Eastern Europe (II).

energy grids
The second part of the article examines how cities shape energy resilience in Central and Eastern Europe, from managing rising demand to addressing energy poverty. It explores what local governments need — in policy, funding, and coordination — to turn urban energy systems into pillars of regional security.
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The New Energy Frontline: Energy Resilience in Central and Eastern Europe (I)

different sources of energy
Central and Eastern Europe is once again on the energy frontline, caught between aging infrastructure, geopolitical pressure, and the urgency of climate transition. This article explores how energy resilience in Central and Eastern Europe is being tested and where progress, policy gaps, and innovation collide. It opens a broader conversation about what the region must do next to secure its energy future.
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When Communities Take Charge: Lessons from Güssing and Local Energy Independence

How can cities strengthen resilience while keeping energy value within their communities? This article explores the case of Güssing, a small Austrian town that achieved local energy independence through community-led renewables and smart governance. Its experience offers practical lessons for municipalities seeking sustainable energy systems and local economic renewal.
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SEE ENERGY 2025: Driving the Western Balkans Toward a Resilient Energy Future

SEE ENERGY 2025

The Western Balkans’ path toward a cleaner, more resilient, and competitive energy future took the spotlight at SEE ENERGY 2025 – Connect & Supply, held in Novi Sad (28–29 October 2025). The two-day international forum brought together more than 350…

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SEE ENERGY 2025 – Connecting Innovation and Practice: Interview with Jelena Bunčić

Jelena Buncic

The SEE ENERGY 2025 – Connect & Supply conference, taking place on 28–29 October 2025 in Novi Sad, Serbia, comes at a defining moment for the Western Balkans’ energy transition. Under the theme “Energy Transition Today: Challenges, Solutions and Future…

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