EU to abolish free CO2 emission allowances for companies in 2034
The EU has passed the reform of the CO2 Emissions Trading System including a carbon border tax and passed a law on the Social Climate Fund
Major hydrogen corridors to pass through Southeastern Europe
All corridors outlined by the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance would be connected to Germany. One is through Southeastern Europe.
Bulgaria establishes state-owned green energy company
Natsionalen energien operator or NEO is a new firm within the Bulgarian Energy Holding tasked with green energy and storage projects
Greece’s PPC buys out minority stakeholder in five Romanian power utilities
Greece-based PPC agreed with Fondul Proprietatea to buy its stakes in five power distribution and supply firms in Romania
Kosovo* police arrest CEO of government-owned power utility KEK
Chief Executive Officer of Kosovo Energy Corp. Nagip Krasniqi is in detention for up to 48 hours on charges of corruption
Albania to issue call for 300 MW solar power auction by June
In the first of the forthcoming three solar power auctions, Albania is offering PPAs and CfDs for 300 MW in total capacity
Kosovo* secures EUR 160 million in loans from IMF for renewable energy investments
The IMF earmarked EUR 260 million package for Kosovo* for solar and wind power projects and a stand-by arrangement, Minister Murati said
Earth Day 2023: Invest in Our Planet with climate literacy, global cleanup
A series of both virtual events and gatherings are being held as part of the first-ever Earth Week, culminating on Earth Day, April 22
