Renewables
Luka Petrović: ERS intends to be regional seller of balance energy
11 June 2021 - Power utility Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske plans to build hydropower plants and PV facilities, while wind farms will not be in its focus.
GEN-I plans to install 1 GW of solar power plants by 2030 – development plan
11 June 2021 - Slovenian energy trader GEN-I prepared a EUR 1 billion strategic development plan to accelerate decarbonization in the country.
OX2 may revive wind power projects of 402 MW in Romania
10 June 2021 - A Swedish company is bringing back to life its dormant wind power projects in Romania's Black Sea region of Dobrogea, a news outlet learned.
EU is revising state aid guidelines for climate, energy, environment
10 June 2021 - The EU is revising state aid rules for the environment and energy. It proposed a competitive bidding system and covering up to 100% of funding gaps.
Greece may approve connection of renewable power plants of 6 GW in 2021
09 June 2021 - Admie expects to approve the connection of 6 GW to the grid in Greece this year for green power plant projects, out of 10 GW planned through 2030
What does Croatia’s draft law on renewables envisage?
09 June 2021 - The draft law on renewable energy sources and high-efficiency cogeneration is up for public consultation, which will last until June 16.
North Macedonia to revoke concessions for small hydropower plants
08 June 2021 - Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said most concession contracts for small hydropower plants in North Macedonia would be annulled regardless of possible litigation
Vienna to use excess wind power for district heating
08 June 2021 - Water will be heated in two reservoirs with surplus electricity at times of slow demand, so no wind power is wasted, to supply buildings in Vienna
People in lignite areas in Greece will be able to buy bonds for solar projects
04 June 2021 - PPC intends to offer residents of the two coal-reliant regions in Greece to invest in its energy transition projects, reportedly with yields of up to 7% per year
Third big solar power project without subsidies enters pipeline in Albania
04 June 2021 - An application was accepted for a 50 MW solar power plant in Fier in Albania, the third such project in the same area that won't be subsidized
Energy transition in Serbia kicks off – challenges in planning, implementation
03 June 2021 - Serbia’s decision to halt the construction of thermal power plant Kolubara B is the country’s first serious step in the energy transition.
First floating solar power plant in Albania starts commercial operations
03 June 2021 - Floating solar project is located at the Banja reservoir in Albania, where Statkraft is operating its 72 MW Banja hydropower plant.
Kopač tells Kosovo* there is no future for coal power plants
02 June 2021 - Market liberalization implies rising power prices and Kosovo* must make sure it happens gradually, Energy Community Secretariat Director Janez Kopač warned
Wpd to build EUR 500 million wind farm in North Macedonia
02 June 2021 - German wpd is set to build a 400 MW wind power plant as the first strategic investment in North Macedonia, according to Prime Minister Zoran Zaev
EBRD wants to finance 73 MW Trebinje 1 solar power plant project
01 June 2021 - The EBRD is interested in providing financial support to the construction of Trebinje 1, ERS's first solar power plant.
SolarPower Europe recommends 45% renewables share target for 2030
01 June 2021 - SolarPower Europe has recommended setting the 2030 renewables share target at 45%, which it believes the EU has the potential to achieve.