Renewables
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
Consultant sought for utility-scale solar power plant in BiH
28 October 2021 - EPBiH plans to install a 36 MW solar power plant in Mostar, BiH, in the same area as its Podveležje wind power plant. KfW may fund the project.
Share of CO2 auctions revenue for Greece’s renewables special account reduced to 30%
28 October 2021 - The Greek environment and energy ministry's decision has caused reactions in the renewables market since it lowers the account's inflows by EUR 75 million
Gjakova in Kosovo* switches district heating to biomass
26 October 2021 - A combined heat and power system in Gjakova was built for district heating purposes with funds from the EU and Switzerland
Here are winners of EU Sustainable Energy Awards
26 October 2021 - Filip Koprčina from Croatia is one of the laureates at this year's edition of the EU Sustainable Energy Week – EUSEW
EU kicks off EUSEW: sustainable energy is key to overcome energy crisis
25 October 2021 - Renewables insure the EU against rising energy prices and cut its dependency on fossil fuel imports, Von der Leyen said at the opening of EUSEW
Two Chinese companies to build 84 MW wind farm near Tomislavgrad
25 October 2021 - Ivovik, which will cost EUR 130 million to build, will be the biggest wind farm and the largest-ever investment in renewable energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Kosovo’s* 102.6 MW wind farm Bajgora goes on stream
25 October 2021 - The wind farm, with 27 turbines supplied by General Electric, has started feeding electricity into the grid, according to a statement from Notus.
GEN-I launches community solar service for households
25 October 2021 - The company offers a service for self-consumption for households unable to install photovoltaic panels on their roofs
Spain on track to phase out nuclear power, coal by 2035
22 October 2021 - The phaseout of coal and nuclear power plants will be offset with a simultaneous and gradual increase in renewable power capacity
Romania’s supplier Electrica acquires 31 MW in solar power plants
22 October 2021 - Romanian power and distribution and supply company Electrica has taken over five firms that operate solar power plants
Slovenia adopts Electricity Supply Act after two-year delay
22 October 2021 - The National Assembly passed the Electricity Supply Act after adopting amendments that make all end consumers in the market equal