Renewables
Municipalities across Greece to develop solar power projects for own consumption
09 November 2021 - Local authorities in Greece are working on solar power projects to achieve savings in their budgets, lower emissions and secure electricity supply
PPC raises EUR 1.35 billion, plans RES expansion in Balkans and waste-to-energy projects
08 November 2021 - PPC is looking to accelerate its investments in renewable energy and waste-to-energy projects in the following years after a successful EUR 1.35 billion capital raise.
EIB survey: citizens of China and USA more confident from EU citizens about success of their governments to reduce carbon emissions by 2050
07 November 2021 - According to the European Investment Bank's survey on climate change for 2021-2022, the majority of EU citizens are skeptical about the ability of their countries to successfully reduce carbon emissions by 2050 successfully.
Sofia wastewater plant expands biogas production unit
07 November 2021 - The new digester at Sofiyska voda's wastewater treatment plant, worth EUR 3.1 million, increased its biogas production capacity by 25%
Energy price rally lifts inflation to worrying heights worldwide
05 November 2021 - The energy crisis fueled a rapid rise in prices of power and gas to unseen highs and accelerated inflation as most products become more expensive
EPCG, EPS agree to jointly construct HPP Komarnica
04 November 2021 - State-owned power utilities Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) and Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) are close to starting the construction
Serbia freezes electricity prices to help businesses through energy crisis
04 November 2021 - The Serbian government has ordered state power utility EPS to keep electricity prices for business customers unchanged until the end of November.
Cyprus to invest over EUR 500 million in green transition, emission cuts
04 November 2021 - President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said over EUR 500 million would be spent on a cleaner fuels rollout and the greening of its economy
Works on first out of three solar power plants in City of Sun Trebinje could start in spring 2022
03 November 2021 - Construction works on the Trebinje 1 solar power project could begin in the spring. There is a plan for two more units in the same locality.
Deep-greening transformation is essential for banking competitiveness
02 November 2021 - Banks are missing out on lucrative and innovative opportunities in the new green economy if they don't adapt to the green energy revolution
EPCG becomes sole owner of project firm for Gvozd wind farm
01 November 2021 - State-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore has signed a shareholder agreement with the renewable energy company Ivicom Holding
Energy transition is no threat but opportunity for Western Balkans
29 October 2021 - Damir Miljević talks about this new industrial revolution and the opportunities it brings for economic development in the region.
European Commission: Fossil fuels received majority of energy subsidies in SEE in 2019
29 October 2021 - Most energy subsidies in Southeastern Europe in 2019 were directed to fossil fuels, led by Bulgaria and Greece
Slovenia’s last coal mine turning to green energy, underground farming
29 October 2021 - Premogovnik Velenje has projects for methane extraction, a gravity power plant, underground energy storage and farming. Its subsidiary builds PV plants.
SolarPower Europe, Google join forces to launch #SolarWorks campaign
29 October 2021 - This campaign showcases the diverse range of careers in the sector and connects potential solar workers with the right training
North Macedonia to establish strategic green investment fund to boost green economy
29 October 2021 - The fund is expected to spark investments worth EUR 750 million, create 15,000 jobs, increase exports by EUR 2 billion over the next four years