DEM, Petrol, Nafta Lendava join forces to use geothermal energy in abandoned gas, oil wells
Companies plan to establish a pilot geothermal power plant by using innovative technology.
Turkey expands renewables capacity in gigawatts rather than megawatts
The Lower Kaleköy HPP, with an installed capacity of 500 MW, is the first hybrid power plant that combines hydro and solar in Turkey.
ESM repeats tender for 100 MW solar project in Oslomej coal mine
The first tendering, launched a year ago, for the public-private partnership project was unsuccessful. The new deadline for bids is March 12.
China launches carbon trading system
Carbon emissions trading includes a total of 2,225 power companies, which last year accounted for about 40% of the country’s emissions.
EU MPs want carbon border tax to apply for for all energy-intensive industries
Members of the European Parliament want the tax to be rolled out for oil products, glass, paper and aluminium as well.
Germany secures EUR 125 million for HPP Fierza, waste projects in Albania
The funds in the form of loans and grants are intended for the rehabilitation of the HPP Fierza, waste management, and regional development.
GGF, KEP Trust boost green financing for farmers in Kosovo*
The Green for Growth Fund has invested EUR 3 million into microfinance organization KEP Trust for on-lending to private individuals.
Cyprus to issue EUR 30 million public call for energy efficiency in households
The plan is to spend EUR 70 million over the 2021-2027 period, and the first public call scheduled for March 9 will be worth EUR 30 million.
