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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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.
Read MoreEnergy Storage in the Balkans: An Interview with Alex Blomfield Ahead of Balkan Battery Day
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.
Read MoreBelgrade Energy Forum 2026: Energy Transition Under Pressure
The Middle East escalation has exposed how deeply global energy systems remain tied to geopolitical risk, from disrupted LNG flows to rising prices across Asia and Europe. The crisis is also accelerating a strategic shift, as energy security and renewable energy become increasingly linked in Europe’s response to market volatility. The article analyzes how these dynamics are reshaping global energy markets and redefining Europe’s approach to resilience.
Read MoreMiddle East Crisis and Energy Security: Is This a Turning Point for Renewables?
This article examines how EU-funded urban energy projects are implemented in practice, comparing their approaches, results and limitations. It explores what these initiatives actually deliver and how relevant they are for cities beyond the EU core, including the Western Balkans.
Read MoreBeyond Positive Energy Districts: What EU Urban Energy Projects Deliver
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.
Read MoreEnergy Summit in Trebinje 2026: Energy Transition Moves into the Phase of Reality
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.
Read MoreLocal Energy Security in Central and Eastern Europe: The Urban Energy Shift
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.
Read MoreBelgrade Green Hydrogen Conference: Between Ambition and Practical Constraints
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.
Read MoreThe End of Ultra-Cheap Solar? What Rising Module Prices Mean for Urban Solar Energy
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.
Read MoreEnergy Week Black Sea 2026: Infrastructure, Investment and Regional Coordination