Portugal stops using coal nine years ahead of schedule
The Pego power plant has been shut down, ending of the use of coal for the production of electricity in Portugal nine years before deadline
European Commission’s new PCI list: what’s happening in Balkans?
The European Commission has announced the fifth PCI list. Here is an overview of projects in the Balkans region.
Amazon deforestation rate in Brazil highest since 2006
A new government report shows a 22% increase in the deforestation of Brazil’s Amazon
GGF Impact Stories: microfinance provider Partner expands energy efficiency portfolio in BiH
With the GGF's assistance, Partner became one of the largest microlending institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austrian investment fund announces 1 GW solar project in Romania
Core Value Capital to invest EUR 800 million over seven years in photovoltaic parks in Romania that will generate 1GW of electricity.
Sarajevo to start using geothermal water in district heating system
In a bid to switch from heating oil and thus reduce air pollution stemming from its district heating system, the Canton of Sarajevo will soon be switching to geothermal water. A letter of intent was signed on November 16 between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Canton. Sarajevo is now set to […]
Eight municipalities of Kosovo* to introduce district heating
New EU grant will finance feasibility study to introduce renewable energy-based district heating in Kosovo.
Hydrogen in Austria: Waiting for a strategy
In Austria, initial plans of a strategy for the use of hydrogen were announced more than three years ago but little has happened since then