Bulgaria to add 2.65 GW of renewables capacity by 2030
In its draft Sustainable Energy Development Strategy until 2030 with a 2050 horizon, Bulgaria doesn’t envisage the shutdown of its coal power plants. The government said efforts would be made in green energy, innovation, energy efficiency, nuclear sources and gas to ensure energy security. Within the decarbonization push, Bulgaria revealed a goal of installing 2.65 […]
Solar homes in Cyprus post stellar growth so far this year
The number of new net metering systems is on track to reach the highest point since 2014, according to official data, and the new capacity is set to hit a record. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus said 2,196 households installed solar panels through July and attributed the jump to the state’s incentive scheme introduced in […]
Kitka wind farm to be expanded by 20 MW
KOSTT agreed to connect the 20 MW addition to Kosovo-based 32.4 MW Kitka wind power plant. The second phase is scheduled to be installed in 2022. Chief Executive Officer of transmission system operator KOSTT Ilir Shala (pictured right) and Director of Dardana Invest Sait Vokshi signed an agreement for the grid connection of the planned […]
Applications open for solar panels to improve tourist offer of katuns
Rural households in Bosnia and Herzegovina that accomodate tourists in katuns will be able to enrich their offer by installing solar panels for electricity production. Owners of the characteristic rural houses located in the Prokoško lake, Vrtača, Golica, Gvožđanske staje and Otigošćanske staje can apply until September 15 for photovoltaic panels within the project called […]
Energy transition in BiH: burden or chance for development
Experts Damir Miljević, Nikola Rajaković and Igor Kalaba called for reform and the beginning of the energy transition away from coal in BiH. The new analysis indicates the process would be the most cost effective if started right away. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) must begin the energy transition process in earnest as soon as possible […]
Biggest Croatian PV plant inaugurated on Vis island
One of the most remote islands in the Adriatic became self-sustainable in energy terms. Croatian HEP Group’s PV plant in Vis started regular operations today, and with its 3.5 MW and a battery of 1 MW it is the biggest of its kind in the country. State-controlled energy company Hrvatska elektroprivreda (HEP Group) ended the […]
Energy transition in Croatia: five examples of good practice
Energy transition has long become a reality all over the world, and this region is no exception. However, in this part of the world, the necessity to produce energy from renewable sources instead of fossil fuels, as well as the possibility for each of us to produce green energy for own consumption, is very often […]
Romania backs SMEs with EUR 200 million for renewables, EV chargers
Small and medium-sized enterprises and firms in the HoReCa sector will soon be able to apply for the first half of a EUR 200 million incentives package for the installation of solar power systems and chargers for electric vehicles. The government in Bucharest issued a decree stipulating the start of the Electric-Up program for renewable […]