Germany plans to abolish renewables surcharge paid by power consumers
Within five years, the item in electricity bills for stimulating green power in Germany could be scrapped. An average family now pays EUR 413 per year
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.
Šoštanj municipality rejects waste incineration plan for thermal power plant
TEŠ's project to add SRF waste to the coal that it burns in the Šoštanj thermal power plant hit a wall at the municipal council
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.
EU backs EUR 2.9 billion in state aid for battery project in 12 states including Croatia, Greece
The European Commission has approved public funding to be provided for 42 SMEs and start-ups in the battery sector.
Breakdown of Continental Europe synchronous area started in Croatia
A malfunction in Croatia’s substation Ernestinovo was the initial event that led to a split into two grid regions on January 8.
Bojanić: Montenegro in talks to extend deadline for shutting down TPP Pljevlja
Montenegro is negotiating a new deadline for shutting down TPP Pljevlja, which has already used up its allocated 20,000 operating hours until 2023.
Renewables overtake fossil fuels in EU power generation for first time ever
For the first time ever, the EU has produced more electricity in a year from renewable energy sources than from fossil fuels.