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Environmental activists, citizens to intensify protests against lithium mining in Serbia
29 June 2024 - The movement against Rio Tinto's lithium project demanded a ban on exploration and mining, threatening to radicalize resistance
Pope Francis to make Vatican energy independent with agrivoltaics
28 June 2024 - The Vatican intends to achieve energy independence with solar power. Moreover, it is turning to a combination of agriculture and photovoltaics, according to Pope Francis.
Tesla, Samsung interested in 150 MW battery storage tender in Cyprus
28 June 2024 - Cyprus plans to launch a tender in September to support the installation and operation of battery energy storage systems of 150 MW in total
Montenegro, BiH agree to repeat environmental study for HPP Buk Bijela
28 June 2024 - Negotiations on the dispute between BiH and Montenegro around the Buk Bijela hydropower project are yielding results
Bulgarian solar power producers rally as balancing prices push them toward bankruptcy
27 June 2024 - Owners of PV systems blocked a major road in Bulgaria to urge authorities to revise the methodology for determining balancing prices
Europe, North America could trade solar power via world’s biggest subsea interconnector
27 June 2024 - The interconnector would transfer renewable electricity in both directions, harnessing the sun’s movement across the sky
Navigating the complex landscape of energy ethics for a sustainable future: A European perspective
26 June 2024 - We live in an era that is defined by rapid technological advancements and a growing global population. That makes the ethical implications of our energy choices more critical than ever
Bulgaria outlines EU-funded tender for standalone energy storage units
26 June 2024 - The draft for the RESTORE tender for support to energy storage facilities in the electricity transmission system was issued for public consultation
Montenegro finally scraps bids for Briska Gora solar power project
26 June 2024 - The Briska Gora project is also controversial due to its potential adverse impact on biodiversity and cultural heritage
First guarantees of origin auction in Greece attracts 14 participants
26 June 2024 - The first guarantees of origin (GO) auction took place today in Greece with the participation of 14 companies
Danske Commodities to optimize world’s largest power-to-X facility
25 June 2024 - Danske Commodities is tasked with optimizing electricity consumption at the Kassø power-to-X facility, which is about to start producing e-methanol
CO2 is CO2: Zero Waste Europe calls for including incineration in EU ETS
25 June 2024 - Incinerators are poised to become the most carbon-intensive power source once coal is phased out, claims Zero Waste Europe
Italian green loan for EPS requires Serbia to set 2030 renewables target at 45%
25 June 2024 - The green loan, provided by Italian development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, is aimed at helping EPS to decarbonize
Alcazar Energy Partners launches 400 MW wind power project in North Macedonia
25 June 2024 - Alcazar Energy Partners is kickstarting a 400 MW wind power investment in North Macedonia. Its new AEP-I fund is worth USD 490 million.
China’s Norinco seeks to take over 125 MW solar project in BiH
25 June 2024 - Norinco International plans to buy an 80% stake in Aurora Solar, a firm that was granted a concession for a 125 MW solar power plant in BiH
North Macedonia gets new government – Sanja Božinovska is in charge of energy
24 June 2024 - New Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Raw Materials Sanja Božinovska indicated that North Macedonia would revise four proposed strategic partnerships