This section features the studies tendered and financed by the Energy Community Secretariat. The chosen research topics reflect the objectives set in the organisation's Work Programme. In few occasions the Secretariat itself conducted the study. The findings of the final reports, in return, contribute to the work of the Energy Community.
With more than 60 studies conducted since 2007, this page displays the 20 most recent studies.
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JUNE 2025: UNLOCKING COMMERCIAL ATTRACTIVENESS OF THE TRANS-BALKAN PIPELINE SYSTEM |
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This study underscores the strategic potential of the reopened Trans-Balkan Pipeline (TBP) as a vital north-south corridor for delivering LNG, Caspian gas, and hub-based volumes into Ukraine, Moldova, and beyond. However, cross-border capacity remains underused due to several key barriers:
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31.05.2021
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30.06.2021
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30.06.2021
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17.06.2025
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FEBRUARY 2025: OPERATIONAL BLUEPRINT: DESIGNATION OF RENEWABLES ACCELERATION AREAS |
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This Blueprint aims to support decision-makers and experts in the Energy Community region in understanding the concept of RAAs and the means for its implementation, by providing an analysis of different types of priority surfaces against several factors. It outlines the steps for relevant authorities—from commitment to data collection and RAA designation—focusing on solar and onshore wind projects due to their expected major role in the region’s power capacity by 2030 and beyond. |
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31.12.2020
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30.04.2024
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31.12.2024
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28.02.2025
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JULY 2024: ASSESSMENT OF CANDIDATE PROJECTS OF ENERGY COMMUNITY INTEREST IN LINE WITH EU REGULATION 2022/869 |
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During the project implementation, EIHP developed a project assessment methodology to evaluate the impact of proposed projects on both the Contracting Parties and the Energy Community as a whole. The methodology combines cost-benefit analysis—to assess the socio-economic aspects of the projects in line with methodologies published by ENTSO-E, ENTSOG, and the European Commission—with multi-criteria analysis to capture key non-monetary contributions. The latter follows indicators set out in the relevant Regulation and is primarily used for project prioritization. Both analyses evaluate project impacts over a long-term horizon, extending to 2050. |
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06.08.2024
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JUNE 2024: PERMIT-GRANTING AND PLANNING OF ENERGY PROJECTS IN THE ENERGY COMMUNITY |
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The study analysis each Contracting Party's compliance with the EIA Directive, compiling information from different sources related to EIA, spatial planning and grid connections of energy projects. To create a comprehensive assessment, EU experiences were used. Stakeholder questionnaire-derived inputs were the critical source of data for identifying obstacles and good practices in permitting procedures.The also formulates recommendations. |
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OCTOBER 2023: STUDY ON 70% TARGET FOR ELECTRICITY INTERCONNECTION CAPACITIES 70% TARGET FOR ELECTRICITY INTERCONNECTION CAPACITIES |
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With the adoption of Decision 2022/03/MC-EnC, the Ministerial Council incorporated the Electricity Integration Package in the Energy Community in December 2022. With a transposition deadline of 31 December 2023, this package encompasses nine legal acts, incorporating also Regulation (EU) 2019/943. As a result, the TSOs of Contracting Parties are obliged to make available a minimum level of cross-zonal capacity considering operational security limits. This target, better known as the 70% target, aims at facilitating the implementation of a fully integrated and well-functioning European electricity market by enabling increased cross-zonal trade and exchange of electricity. |
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31.05.2022
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19.01.2021
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15.02.2021
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07.02.2020
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30.04.2025
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16.06.2021
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05.07.2022
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31.10.2023
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29.09.2023
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December 2021: Study on addressing energy poverty in the Energy Community Contracting Parties |
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The study estimates the number of energy poor households, analyses the legal frameworks for the protection of vulnerable and energy poor consumers and investigates the main drivers and causes of energy poverty in the Contracting Parties. Efforts to address energy poverty are part of the Just Transition initiative to ensure that the move away from fossil fuels in the Contracting Parties is socially just, in the interest of women, workers and entire communities. The study found that while all Contracting Parties have definitions of vulnerable customers, that definition is closely related to the social (income) and health status. Other aspects and drivers of energy poverty, such as the energy efficiency of homes, gender and energy needs, are not considered. This means that not all energy poor households are getting the support they need. |
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