North Macedonia first in region to set coal phaseout date – thermal power plants will be shut down by 2028
North Macedonia is the first country in the Western Balkans to make a decision on abandoning coal, announcing it will shut down its thermal power plants by 2028.
Preliminary design plan for HPP Komarnica to be finished in November
The completion of the preliminary design creates conditions for the beginning of construction, power utility EPCG said
New buildings in Berlin must have solar rooftops from 2023
Berlin is obligating private owners of all new buildings and of those that undergo significant roof renovation to install photovoltaic systems from 2023
Albania announces 100 MW wind auction
Developers of wind power projects between 10 MW and 75 MW in Albania can apply for a tender with an initial quota of 100 MW in total
Turkey rolls out system for guarantees of origin of electricity
Power producers and consumers in Turkey can now certify electricity from renewable sources including a trading system for guarantees of origin
EPCG not to be sold, seeking joint investments in green energy – government
State-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore will not be privatized, according to the Ministry of Capital Investments.
Romanian power supplier, distributor Electrica to set up renewables firm
Electrica intends to establish a subsidiary with the aim to acquire and develop renewable energy and power storage projects
Wind turbine blades must become 100% recyclable by 2025
WindEurope said the EU should ban landfilling of decommissioned wind turbine blades by 2025 and vowed to work on recycling solutions