UN’s IPCC: Global warming may reach 1.5 degrees already by 2040
Only a drastic CO2 emission cut can prevent the worst global warming scenario, but the 1.5-degree level will still be hit by 2040, IPCC said
Montenegro issues calls for energy efficiency in households, solar power for firms
Montenegro prepared a credit package with grants for businesses for photovoltaic systems and interest-free loans for energy efficiency in households
Greece fast-tracks two PV projects worth half billion euros in total
Greece awarded strategic investment statuses to Enipeas' 700 MW solar power project and Karatzis' proposed cluster of an overall 362.75 MW
Slovenia’s Petrol completes 30 MW Ljubač wind farm in Croatia
In Croatia, near Knin, Petrol started the operation of its second wind farm. The Ljubač facility, which has nine turbines, didn't get any grants or incentives.
CATL’s sodium ion batteries threaten to take over world market from lithium
CATL's sodium ion batteries are entering the market in 2023. They could become more competitive than lithium-based solutions.
North Macedonia calls for bids in 80 MW solar power auction
North Macedonia launched a public call for support to individual photovoltaic plants with a total installed capacity of 80 MW in the form of premiums
Proparco, ProCredit Bank launch EUR 50 million line in Serbia for SMEs, green projects
Proparco approved a EUR 50 million credit line for ProCredit Bank to finance small and medium-sized enterprises and green projects in Serbia
Aydem to use part of USD 750 million green bond issue for hybrid power plant projects
Turkish firm Aydem Renewables sold green bonds for USD 750 million. It will add solar power units to hydro and wind assets, upgrading them to hybrid power plants
