Renewables
Europe seals record EUR 26.3 billion of investments in offshore wind farms
09 February 2021 - Despite COVID constraints, Europe raised EUR 26.3 billion to finance 7.1 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2020.
DEM, Petrol, Nafta Lendava join forces to use geothermal energy in abandoned gas, oil wells
09 February 2021 - Companies plan to establish a pilot geothermal power plant by using innovative technology.
Turkey expands renewables capacity in gigawatts rather than megawatts
08 February 2021 - The Lower Kaleköy HPP, with an installed capacity of 500 MW, is the first hybrid power plant that combines hydro and solar in Turkey.
ESM repeats tender for 100 MW solar project in Oslomej coal mine
08 February 2021 - The first tendering, launched a year ago, for the public-private partnership project was unsuccessful. The new deadline for bids is March 12.
BGEN round table: What does the state need to do to unlock EUR 2 billion in wind farm investments?
06 February 2021 - Investors and bankers believe that Serbia’s draft law on renewable energy sources provides a solid basis for unlocking investments in more than 2 GW of wind power...
Germany plans to abolish renewables surcharge paid by power consumers
05 February 2021 - Within five years, the item in electricity bills for stimulating green power in Germany could be scrapped. An average family now pays EUR 413 per year
Slovenia’s GEN-I to build 17 MW solar power plant in North Macedonia
05 February 2021 - Slovenia’s GEN-I is launching construction on its first large-scale solar power plant, after gaining rights to develop 17 MW in North Macedonia.
Serbia holds public consultations on draft laws on renewable energy, energy efficiency
04 February 2021 - Draft laws were discussed by representatives of the energy ministry, citizens, investors, and companies.
Slovenia’s Petrol earmarks 35% of investments through 2025 for energy transition
03 February 2021 - In a diversification push, Petrol will direct over one third of its capital expenditure in the next five years toward the energy transition
City of Kozani objects to 500 MW floating solar power project on Polyfytos lake
02 February 2021 - Local authorities in Greece's Western Macedonia say the proposed 500 MW floating photovoltaic project would devastate lake Polyfytos
Spain gets Europe’s lowest wind energy price with CfD auction model
28 January 2021 - Spain has secured lowest ever price for new wind energy in Europe, of EUR 20 per MWh, thanks to the Contract-for-Difference (CfD) model.
Wind industry awaiting new law to unlock 2,000 MW of projects
26 January 2021 - Draft law on renewable energy will be discussed by the wind industry and financial institutions at a round table on February 5.
MET Group unveils biogas power plant in Serbia
26 January 2021 - PEPO Energy, a joint venture between Switzerland-based energy company MET Group and Arhar Teh, has constructed a facility.
Record 4.8 GW of new plants in 2020 boosts Turkey’s renewables capacity to 49 GW
26 January 2021 - Half of the additional renewable energy capacity last year came from hydropower plants, while wind, solar, and biomass accounted for the rest.
Renewables overtake fossil fuels in EU power generation for first time ever
26 January 2021 - For the first time ever, the EU has produced more electricity in a year from renewable energy sources than from fossil fuels.
Terna to invest EUR 170 million in three floating photovoltaic power plants
25 January 2021 - Greek energy company has submitted to the regulator RAE applications for a producer certificate for three floating PV systems.