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Balkan Green Energy News
New IPCC chief plays down climate change gloom: 1.5°C global warming would not destroy humanity
02 August 2023 - Surpassing the 1.5°C mark would lead to many problems, but it would not constitute an existential threat to humanity, says Jim Skea
FBiH passes law to roll out prosumers, renewable energy auctions
02 August 2023 - The Federation of BiH has adopted a set of reform energy laws, including the law on renewable energy and efficient cogeneration
Japan could finance pumped storage hydropower plant Bistrica in Serbia as cost rises to EUR 1.2 billion
02 August 2023 - The cost of Bistrica is now projected at EUR 1.2 billion, up from EUR 700 million, and Serbia is preparing for talks with Japan
Have your say on EU heat pump action plan – fill out European Commission’s online questionnaire!
01 August 2023 - The European Commission is seeking feedback on its heat pump action plan, aimed at reducing dependence on natural gas
EU aligns sustainability reporting with global standards, but slammed for ‘watering down’ requirements
01 August 2023 - The new rules have drawn criticism for “watering down” the sustainability reporting requirements and smoothing the way for greenwashing
National Hydrogen Association of Slovenia set up to promote more ambitious goals
31 July 2023 - The National Hydrogen Association of Slovenia has urged the government to adopt a national hydrogen strategy
Sweden blocks Vattenfall’s offshore wind project to protect nature, shipping
31 July 2023 - The proposed wind farm would have produced between 2.5 TWh and 3 TWh a year, an equivalent of 1.5% of Sweden’s electricity consumption
Renewables are gathering momentum at an important time for the Western Balkans
31 July 2023 - Several countries in the region made significant strides in the green energy transition and the rollout of auctions was a major factor, EBRD Director for Western Balkans Matteo Colangeli wrote in an op-ed for Balkan Green Energy News
Serbia will build renewable power plants totaling 3,000 MW within several years
28 July 2023 - Minister Dubravka Đedović speaks in an interview about changes in renewable electricity auction rules, how much more capacity the transmission system can handle and how companies would be helped to prepare for the EU's CBAM carbon border tax
The power of the Sun: from a warming planet to a brighter future
27 July 2023 - Map of 100 sustainable locations for solar energy could meet 10% of annual household consumption
Perspectives on electricity generated by solar power plants as part of Solari 3000+ and 500+ project
25 July 2023 - In order to make it possible to launch any project and implement it, the core objectives must first be set, i.e. the project must be launched taking in mind the vision including the final objective.
Serbia’s SEEPEX power exchange launches intraday market
25 July 2023 - Trading at the intraday electricity market of Serbia's SEEPEX exchange started today at 10:00
Enery to supply green electricity to beermaker Asahi through virtual PPA
21 July 2023 - Asahi Europe and International's subsidiary Ursus Breweries in Romania will get electricity from Enery's future solar power plant
Germany suspends cooperation on energy projects with Kosovo*
07 July 2023 - Germany has decided to temporarily suspend cooperation with Kosovo*, including on two major energy sector projects
Negative power prices reveal market is still unprepared to tap on full renewables potential
07 July 2023 - Electricity producers on power exchanges across Europe were offering to pay up to EUR 500 per MWh to whoever would take their electricity
This week has seen hottest days ever recorded, but trend is far from over
07 July 2023 - As climate change and El Niño bring new record temperatures, this July may end up being the hottest month ever