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Energy Community Secretariat: Energy transition slows in Western Balkans
15 November 2021 - The Energy Community Secretariat said the contracting parties achieved only modest progress in reforming their energy and climate sectors
City of Sofia loses court case over high levels of air pollution
15 November 2021 - The Sofia City Court ruled the local authority is responsible for excessive levels of particulate matter in the city's air
Coal-based electricity undermines positive impact of electric vehicles
12 November 2021 - Serbia and Kosovo* are among the worst performers in Europe in terms of EVs’ carbon savings compared with gasoline vehicles due to coal-reliant power grids.
ProCredit rolls out application for its EV charging stations in Southeast Europe
12 November 2021 - ProCredit's application to locate EVs is available to drivers free of charge.
GGF Impact Stories: Raising awareness of household energy efficiency benefits in Kosovo*
12 November 2021 - An awareness-raising campaign for households in Kosovo* has helped homeowners understand the benefits of improved energy efficiency
China’s Sinomach eyes renewable energy projects in Serbia
11 November 2021 - Minister Mihajlović has said all Chinese companies are welcome to work on large infrastructural projects in power generation and renewable energy in Serbia.
Public call issued for concession for 25 MW solar power plant in BiH
11 November 2021 - A 25 MW solar power plant project of 25 MW is underway near Posušje in the southwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia sets 400 MW quota for auctions for wind power plants
11 November 2021 - The government determined a 400 MW quota for wind power for upcoming renewable energy auctions. The first one should be held by year-end.
Is it still hard to talk about renewables in Serbia? Join the discussion!
11 November 2021 - UNECE is organizing an online Hard Talk event on November 16 and 17 about renewable energy auctions and government support for the sector in Serbia.
GreenWEEE to build EUR 10 million e-waste recycling plant in Romania
10 November 2021 - GreenWEEE said it would put its third facility in Romania into operation in one year. The company recycles electrical and electronic waste
Croatia to add 1.5 GW of renewables by 2025
10 November 2021 - In order to achieve the goal, Croatina intends to simplify the permitting procedures for new renewables investments
Romania, Bulgaria intend to build small nuclear power plants
10 November 2021 - The first small modular reactor (SMR) in Europe could be built in Romania, and Bulgaria is also interested in the technology.
North Macedonia declares state of energy crisis
10 November 2021 - According to the decision, power producer ESM is obliged to submit a package of measures within 15 days to counter the energy crisis
Turkey to construct two more nuclear power plants – Erdoğan
10 November 2021 - The country plans to commission in 2023 its first nuclear power plant, Akkuyu, with an installed capacity of 4,800 MW
Greece to ban sale of new gasoline, diesel cars in 2030
09 November 2021 - Greece's draft Climate Law envisages a ban on the sale of new cars with internal combustion in 2030, five years earlier than the EU's target
High geothermal energy potential confirmed in Croatia’s north
09 November 2021 - The Varaždin county in Croatia's north could become energy independent with the production of power and heat from geothermal sources