Renewables equipment factory to contribute to just transition of coal region in Romania
Monsson is about to build a renewable energy equipment plant in Petrila as part of just transition efforts in Romania's main coal region
Bulgaria’s IBEX opens registration for market of guarantees of origin of electricity
The Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX) is registering entities interested in participating in a market for guarantees of origin
Greece’s first solar panel recycling machine installed in Crete
Greek company Katheris said it installed the country's first solar panel recycling machine. It's one of few such endeavors in the region
IRENA: China has 64% share in 2024 renewables growth, half of world’s solar power capacity
Renewables accounted for over 92.5% of power expansion globally in 2024, IRENA calculated. China reached half of the world's PV capacity, while Turkey's growth in the segment is among the strongest.
Serbia’s Vučić claims EU to designate lithium project Jadar as strategic – activists vow to appeal
Project Jadar will be labeled strategic in the EU, according to President Vučić. Activists say they would dispute such a status as well as the already designated mining proposals.
EU selects first group of strategic projects for raw materials
The European Commission adopted a list of strategic projects for raw materials. They are eligible for administrative support and financing.
Private equity firm Ardian agrees to take over Akuo
Global private equity firm Ardian reached an agreement to acquire France-based independent renewable energy producer Akuo
First energy cooperative in Cyprus to be set up in mountain villages
MountMed Institute and the University of Cyprus are establishing the country's first energy cooperative with partners from Crete