AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCBAM Shock to Energy Trade: The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is already disrupting the Western Balkans power market, with Serbia reporting lower liquidity, wider price gaps, and less cross-border electricity trade toward the EU after CBAM starts for imports. Grid Pressure for the Green Switch: At the Belgrade Energy Forum, Balkan transmission operators warned that renewables growth only works if grids keep up—Serbia’s TSO says it’s preparing to connect 12 GW of renewables in six years. Montenegro’s AI Push: Presight signed an MoU with Montenegro’s Interior Ministry to build an AI-enabled “Smart Nation” platform linking traffic, public safety, environment monitoring, and emergency response. Batteries Move From Plan to Deal: Japan’s PowerX struck an MoU with EPCG aiming for about 500 MWh of battery storage over three years to stabilize the grid as renewables expand. Montenegro in the Wider EU Net: Montenegro also formally aligned with new EU sanctions aimed at cutting Russia’s shadow-fleet and related workarounds.
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