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Albania unbundles power distribution system operator OSSH in line with EU rules
22 November 2021 - The Energy Community Secretariat said Albania has complied with EU rules in the separation of DSO OSSH from electricity supply activities
Romania hopes second call for solar subsidies to be successful
22 November 2021 - Romania will subsidize households with EUR 57 million for the installation of solar power panels, after the previous round mostly failed
Porsche to acquire majority stake in electric bikes producer Greyp
22 November 2021 - The automotive giant will purchase the majority stake of Croatia’s electric bikes producer, founded by Mate Rimac
Amazon deforestation rate in Brazil highest since 2006
21 November 2021 - A new government report shows a 22% increase in the deforestation of Brazil’s Amazon
GGF Impact Stories: microfinance provider Partner expands energy efficiency portfolio in BiH
19 November 2021 - With the GGF's assistance, Partner became one of the largest microlending institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo* to adopt renewables share targets for 2031, 2050
19 November 2021 - Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli said the government aims to raise the share of renewables in power consumption to between 25% and 30% by 2031
Croatia to invest EUR 2.3 billion in energy renovation by 2030
19 November 2021 - Croatia intends to energy renovate 6.3 million square meters of multi-apartment buildings by 2030. The...
Greece’s first Climate Law to end lignite use by 2028
19 November 2021 - Ambitious new sectoral energy and climate goals will be included in Greece’s first Climate Law,...
Përparim Rama’s green agenda helped him win Prishtina mayoral election
18 November 2021 - Outsider Përparim Rama disrupted the political scene in Kosovo* by winning the Prishtina mayoral election with an environmentalist platform
Electricity, gas prices to drop in April 2022 – ACER
18 November 2021 - The high prices should fall significantly in April 2022, according to the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators
Investor conference for first wind power auction in Albania
18 November 2021 - Prospective bidders at Albania's first wind power auction and other stakeholders can attend an online conference scheduled for November 24
Austrian investment fund announces 1 GW solar project in Romania
17 November 2021 - Core Value Capital to invest EUR 800 million over seven years in photovoltaic parks in Romania that will generate 1GW of electricity.
Sarajevo to start using geothermal water in district heating system
17 November 2021 - In a bid to switch from heating oil and thus reduce air pollution stemming from...
It isn’t hard anymore to talk about renewable energy in Serbia
17 November 2021 - There were massive positive changes in the renewable energy market since the last Hard Talk with Serbia, participants concluded in a two-day debate
Serbia to subsidize citizens with EUR 230 million in 2022 for energy efficiency, solar panels
17 November 2021 - The Ministry of Mining and Energy will provide EUR 230 million for subsidies for energy efficiency measures and installation of solar panels
Serbia to be ready for first renewable energy auction by early next year
17 November 2021 - Serbia plans to hold a roundtable and workshops for investors before its first renewable energy auction, State Secretary Atanacković said