Energy Community publishes policy guidelines on small hydropower plants
The Energy Community Secretariat has published its final policy guidelines on small hydropower plants in the contracting parties. The document is intended for use by project developers, competent national authorities and the general public. It is guidance on the requirements to be met by SHPPs in relation to the Energy Community acquis It offers guidance […]
EU allows governments to invest in renewables in other member states to meet goals
Land-locked countries in the European Union will soon be able to contribute to their national green energy targets by financing offshore wind parks in other member states, according to new rules. The EU renewables funding mechanism will allow governments to invest in solar power plants elsewhere if they have fewer hours of sun on their […]
Istanbul completes first phase of world’s biggest landfill gas power plant
The first 20 MW came online in Istanbul Energy’s landfill gas power plant, which uses 20 hectares under waste. At full capacity, 90 MW and 130 hectares, it will be the biggest system of its kind on the planet, according to Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) finished the first part of its […]
Greece to move forward with privatization of energy, mining companies
Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece Kostis Hatzidakis announced plans for a quick sale or partial privatization of companies in the energy and mining sectors. He asserted the government would soon introduce the so-called target model so that power producers would be able to make bilateral supply contracts with corporate consumers. “The government supports […]
EPBIH to develop 200 MW of solar capacity on its coal pits
Power utility Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine (EPBiH) plans to install solar power plants with an installed capacity of 200 MW by 2025, CEO Admir Andelija said. Speaking about investments in renewable energy sources, he asserted the construction of the Podveležje wind farm is currently underway, that preparations are being made for the construction of the […]
ColdHubs keeps farmers’ products cool with off-grid solar technology
Photovoltaic technology is becoming more affordable, which enabled ColdHubs of Nigeria to offer low prices for the use of its off-grid cold rooms. This year’s clim@ finalist’s invention is helping farmers and green market vendors preserve fruit and vegetables. Less food waste ultimately means less hunger. The tragical impression that perishing food makes in a […]
Romania to grant up to EUR 15,000 per house for energy refurbishment
The Ministry of the Environment, Waters and Forests of Romania set aside funds for an estimated 9,000 citizens who can invest in the energy refurbishment of a family house and get 60% of the expenses reimbursed. The Environment Fund Administration (AFM) said homeowners can apply for state subsidies for energy efficiency measures. Minister of the […]
Von der Leyen targets 55% greenhouse gas emissions cut in EU by 2030
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen officially lifted the European Union’s 2030 emissions reduction target to 55%. Earlier, the relevant committee in the European Parliament demanded 60%. The EU is preparing an economic recovery package for the Western Balkans. Europe will become a climate-neutral continent by 2050, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen […]