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Coal regains ground in SEE merit order as gas generation declines

Southeast Europe’s thermal generation mix shifted noticeably toward coal and lignite in Week 34, providing another indication that elevated gas prices are reshaping the...

Coal declines, gas returns and renewables rise as hydrology normalises

Southeast Europe continued to reduce coal generation during the second quarter of 2026, but the fading of exceptional hydro conditions brought natural gas back into...

Coal and lignite return to the margin as hydro generation falls across SEE

Coal and lignite played a larger role in SEE power generation during Week 24, even though day-ahead electricity prices fell across most markets. The apparent...

Coal firm capacity faces reliability, carbon and transition pressure in Western Balkans

Coal remains one of the most difficult issues in the Western Balkans electricity sector, even as it is often described as outdated. Replacing the...

Coal Generation Maintains Central Role in Southeast Europe’s Electricity Markets

In February 2026, coal-fired generation continued to be a cornerstone of electricity systems across Southeast Europe, despite notable price declines and an increase in...

Coal Power Dynamics and CBAM Impacts on Serbian Industry

As Serbia's energy-intensive industries grapple with the evolving landscape of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the implications for electricity pricing and...

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SEE power markets remain exposed to gas supply risks ahead of winter

Southeast European power markets entered the final part of September with lower electricity demand and sharply reduced gas-fired generation, while exposure to gas supply...

Italy and Croatia see higher LNG inflows as Greek receipts decline

LNG inflows increased in Italy and Croatia during the week to 20 September, adding to imported gas availability as European markets prepared for the...

Croatia’s renewable output plunges as hydro gains fail to offset rising power imports

Croatia recorded a 54.3% decline in variable renewable generation in the week to 20 September, marking one of the steepest drops in the region,...

SEE wind and solar output falls faster than electricity demand

Southeast Europe’s variable renewable electricity generation declined faster than power demand in the week ending 20 September, limiting the downward pressure on electricity prices...

SEE gas-fired power generation drops 13.6% as coal output edges higher

Gas-fired electricity generation across the Southeast European markets covered fell 13.60% in the week ending 20 September, declining at more than twice the rate...