Carbon capture projects failing but still to play role in energy transition
The carbon capture technology is still experimental, but it may have a shot with a proper funding scheme and a functional market
Germany’s new government announces ambitious decarbonization plan
Germany published a climate plan for the 2030 emissions target, decarbonization of industry, electrification of transport, and heating
EU should roll out CO2 border tax earlier, apply it to indirect emissions from electricity
The draft report is part of the legislative procedure for the adoption of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
Summer of 2021 in Europe was warmest ever
The last seven years were the warmest on record globally by a clear margin, and 2021 was the fifth-hottest year ever recorded
Most read articles on Balkan Green Energy News in 2021
The most important topics for our readers in 2021 were lithium, the coal phaseout and investment in renewable energy in Serbia
Albania becomes second country to submit draft NECP to Energy Community Secretariat
There is still room for additional policies to help Albania decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions.
EU greenlights state aid regulations including CfDs, partly allows gas projects
Projects with government support need to be aligned with the EU's decarbonization goals, with some exceptions for gas
Elon Musk’s SpaceX seeks rocket fuel made from atmospheric CO2
Elon Musk revealed SpaceX would launch a program for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for the production of rocket fuel
