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Have your say on EU heat pump action plan – fill out European Commission’s online questionnaire!
01 August 2023 - The European Commission is seeking feedback on its heat pump action plan, aimed at reducing dependence on natural gas
EU aligns sustainability reporting with global standards, but slammed for ‘watering down’ requirements
01 August 2023 - The new rules have drawn criticism for “watering down” the sustainability reporting requirements and smoothing the way for greenwashing
North Macedonia, Kosovo* to recognize each other’s electricity supply, trading licenses
01 August 2023 - Electricity suppliers and traders from North Macedonia and Kosovo* will be able to operate in both markets, the two regulatory bodies said
Montenegro’s EPCG gets approval for hydropower system at Otilovići dam
31 July 2023 - EPCG has obtained the urban planning and technical requirements for its small hydropower project at the Otilovići reservoir
RWE, PPC to start building three solar parks on former lignite mine in Greece
31 July 2023 - Meton Energy, founded by RWE and PPC, is set to start building a photovoltaic cluster of 280 MW in peak capacity
National Hydrogen Association of Slovenia set up to promote more ambitious goals
31 July 2023 - The National Hydrogen Association of Slovenia has urged the government to adopt a national hydrogen strategy
Solar power auction in Kosovo* draws interest from over 140 companies
31 July 2023 - The deadline for the submission of bids for the first renewable energy auction in Kosovo* was pushed back by 45 days
Sweden blocks Vattenfall’s offshore wind project to protect nature, shipping
31 July 2023 - The proposed wind farm would have produced between 2.5 TWh and 3 TWh a year, an equivalent of 1.5% of Sweden’s electricity consumption
HELLENiQ Energy enters Romania’s solar power market with 811 MW in projects
31 July 2023 - HELLENiQ Energy entered the Romanian renewables market by acquiring four photovoltaic projects of 211 MW in total from Mytilineos
Renewables are gathering momentum at an important time for the Western Balkans
31 July 2023 - Several countries in the region made significant strides in the green energy transition and the rollout of auctions was a major factor, EBRD Director for Western Balkans Matteo Colangeli wrote in an op-ed for Balkan Green Energy News
Serbia launches public call to select strategic partner for 1 GW of solar
29 July 2023 - The deadline to submit offers for the strategic partnership to install solar power plants and battery storage is September 20
Green for Growth Fund invests in NLB green bond
28 July 2023 - The fund said it aims to provide support specifically for various projects in the field of renewable energy in BiH, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia
Controversial coal plant project Ugljevik 3 in BiH clings on top court’s decision
28 July 2023 - The Republic of Srpska has suspended the environmental permit procedure for the proposed Ugljevik 3 coal-fired power plant
Hidroelectrica to install battery at its loss-making Crucea Nord wind farm
27 July 2023 - Romania's Hidroelectrica is preparing to integrate a 1.2 MW battery system with its only wind power plant – Crucea Nord
BiH gets EUR 37 million loan for flood protection projects
27 July 2023 - The financing will help deliver infrastructure investments, such as dikes, dams, and water reservoirs, which support flood protection
EU adopts new Energy Efficiency Directive, sets 2030 target at 11.7%
27 July 2023 - Member states agreed to collectively ensure that final energy consumption in 2030 is at least 11.7% lower than what was forecasted in 2020