Serbia’s NECP on public review until September 5
Serbia is mulling the option for its NECP to start adding small modular reactors in 2032. The emissions reduction is seen at 34.2% to 44.4% by 2030.
Heatwaves, drought hit Europe in world’s third warmest July ever
Prolonged and intense heatwaves affected parts of Europe during July and are continuing in August
Norway to impose power export controls
Norway is preparing a framework for limiting electricity exports at times when the levels of water in hydropower accumulations are low
US chooses to step up climate action with landmark bill
The US Senate has approved a bill that allocates USD 369 billion for combating climate change
EU power, gas prices smashing records amid drought, EdF’s nuclear plant setback
Low water levels in major rivers disturb the operation of nuclear power plants and the transportation of coal
First green bonds issued in Croatia
The strategic partners in the green bond issue are Erste&Steiermärkische Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Drought to cost Montenegro’s EPCG utility EUR 100 million in third quarter
State-owned power producer EPCG said it would have to import 294 GWh of electricity in the three months through September due to drought
Decarbonizing one steel plant with hydrogen requires up to EUR 7 billion in investment
Hydrogen Europe conducted an analysis of the viability of using solar and renewable energy to decarbonize steel manufacturing