Journalist
Igor Todorović
UAE to invest in renewable energy projects of 3 GW in Turkey
26 November 2021 - The UAE and Turkey signed a deal that includes new and existing renewable energy projects in Turkey with a total capacity of 3 GW
Germany’s new ruling coalition aims to phase out coal in nine years
25 November 2021 - The cabinet led by Olaf Scholz will phase out coal "ideally" by 2030, compared to the current 2038 deadline, the coalition deal reveals
EUKI offers funding for climate action projects – here are the conditions
25 November 2021 - Nonprofits can apply for up to EUR 1 million from the European Climate Initative (EUKI) with transformative cross-border projects
Energy communities are strong factor in decarbonizing Greece’s coal regions
23 November 2021 - The number of energy communities is increasing in Greece in areas where coal mines and power plants are being shut down, the Green Tank said
Turkish Cengiz evaluates expansion of its giant hybrid power plant
23 November 2021 - Cengiz is collecting wind data as it aims to expand its hybrid power plant Lower Kaleköy in eastern Turkey with another electricity source
Albania unbundles power distribution system operator OSSH in line with EU rules
22 November 2021 - The Energy Community Secretariat said Albania has complied with EU rules in the separation of DSO OSSH from electricity supply activities
Romania hopes second call for solar subsidies to be successful
22 November 2021 - Romania will subsidize households with EUR 57 million for the installation of solar power panels, after the previous round mostly failed
Kosovo* to adopt renewables share targets for 2031, 2050
19 November 2021 - Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli said the government aims to raise the share of renewables in power consumption to between 25% and 30% by 2031
Përparim Rama’s green agenda helped him win Prishtina mayoral election
18 November 2021 - Outsider Përparim Rama disrupted the political scene in Kosovo* by winning the Prishtina mayoral election with an environmentalist platform
Investor conference for first wind power auction in Albania
18 November 2021 - Prospective bidders at Albania's first wind power auction and other stakeholders can attend an online conference scheduled for November 24
It isn’t hard anymore to talk about renewable energy in Serbia
17 November 2021 - There were massive positive changes in the renewable energy market since the last Hard Talk with Serbia, participants concluded in a two-day debate
Serbia to be ready for first renewable energy auction by early next year
17 November 2021 - Serbia plans to hold a roundtable and workshops for investors before its first renewable energy auction, State Secretary Atanacković said
Energy Community Secretariat: Energy transition slows in Western Balkans
15 November 2021 - The Energy Community Secretariat said the contracting parties achieved only modest progress in reforming their energy and climate sectors
Public call issued for concession for 25 MW solar power plant in BiH
11 November 2021 - A 25 MW solar power plant project of 25 MW is underway near Posušje in the southwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia sets 400 MW quota for auctions for wind power plants
11 November 2021 - The government determined a 400 MW quota for wind power for upcoming renewable energy auctions. The first one should be held by year-end.
GreenWEEE to build EUR 10 million e-waste recycling plant in Romania
10 November 2021 - GreenWEEE said it would put its third facility in Romania into operation in one year. The company recycles electrical and electronic waste