Energy crisis accelerates construction of Bistrica pumped storage hydropower
The project is one of the most important investments in the energy sector of Serbia, with a planned capacity of 630 MW
Three Slovenian companies develop geothermal facility on abandoned oil, gas well
The project will be the first application of a Slovenian patent. It could lead to a breakthrough in the use of geothermal energy in deserted gas and oil wells.
Serbian power utility kicks- off construction of its first wind power plant Kostolac
EPS signed the loan agreement in November 2017, and received an energy permit for the wind farm at the end of 2018
Kosovo* plans to launch auction for 100 MW of solar
Auctions are divided in smaller portions because the intention is to encourage local investors, not only those from abroad
Industry draws up first global definition of green hydrogen
The Green Hydrogen Organization (GH2) has published a Green Hydrogen Standard - for certification and labeling, and greenwashing prevention
Slovenia expects electricity price hike in Q3 2022
The end of the war in Ukraine would lead to lower electricity prices, said Aleksander Mervar, ELES CEO
Which Western Balkan countries intend to introduce carbon tax?
Countries are doing so in order to accelerate decarbonization, but also to avoid paying the carbon border tax announced by the EU
Bulgaria extends subsidies for businesses to pay high electricity, gas prices
The government, employers and unions have agreed on compensation for high energy prices, the government said