Journalist
Vladimir Spasić
EU agrees on European Climate Law, makes 2050 net zero emissions target legally binding
21 April 2021 - Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to the 1990 levels will be also legally binding target.
Serbia adopts four laws on energy, mining
21 April 2021 - The National Assembly has endorsed the law on renewables, the law on energy efficiency, the law on energy and the law on mining.
Belgrade, Skopje, Sofia, Zagreb compete for European Green Capital 2023 Award
20 April 2021 - Four regional capitals are among 16 cities in the competition organized by the European Commission.
Mytilineos enters Albanian power market, signs EUR 21 million contract with OST
19 April 2021 - The contract includes the construction of new substation Elbasan 3 and upgrading substation Fier.
First Big Conference on Solar Energy in Serbia – everything is set for solar boom
16 April 2021 - The Law on Renewable Energy Sources will create the conditions for Serbia to use its solar energy potential.
Albania introduces market based procurement of balancing services
16 April 2021 - The new balancing rules in force as of April 1 introduce market based procurement of balancing services and imbalance price formation.
Serbia to add 400 MW in solar power plants, auctions starting by year-end
14 April 2021 - The first auctions may be held by the end of the year, according to speakers at the First Big Conference on Solar Energy in Serbia.
Locals determined to block lithium research near Požega in Serbia
13 April 2021 - Jadar Lithium is due to start geological research on April 17. The residents of nine Požega villages are against drilling for lithium.
Nidec will open electric vehicle motor factory in Serbia
12 April 2021 - Nidec intends to finish the construction of its plants Nidec Electric Motor Serbia, and Nidec Elesys Europe, in mid-2022.
First facility for recycling electric car batteries in EU to be built in Poland
09 April 2021 - Polish recycling company Elemental Holding will construct a EUR 182 million facility for treating batteries and other waste containing metals.
Croatian households to be able to buy electricity from all EU countries
09 April 2021 - The new law on the electricity market will increase competition in the market where the state-owned utility HEP holds 90% of the market.
Tesla is looking for partners to expand Supercharger network in Croatia
08 April 2021 - The US-based electric vehicle producer is offering free installation and maintenance to anyone who secures a suitable location.
Geo Power Zagocha to start building Croatia’s second geothermal power plant in summer
08 April 2021 - The investment in the planned 20 MW facility in the Virovitica-Podravina county is estimated at EUR 71 million.
Zeronomics: 55% of companies not on track to net zero emissions in 2050
07 April 2021 - Research into the financing of a net zero world, with the participation of 350 business leaders, reveals a gulf between words and action.
Akuo expands hydropower portfolio in Bulgaria
06 April 2021 - The French company has completed the acquisition of PVB Power Bulgaria, a firm with five hydropower plants in the Balkan country.
Who will attend Ecological Uprising on April 10 in Belgrade?
06 April 2021 - The protest is organized by the Defend the Rivers of Mt. Stara Planina movement and backed by a total of 45 organizations.