Vienna, Europe’s unofficial green capital, launches international competition for green ideas
Firms and research institutions can apply by July 22 for up to EUR 500,000 for R&D projects for climate protection in Vienna
EU mulls higher renewables target for 2030 to speed up shift from Russian fossil fuels
Last year the European Commission proposed lifting the existing 32% target for renewables in the overall energy mix to 40%, and is now considering raising it to 45%.
Balkan countries count on offshore platforms, LNG to replace Russian gas
Southeastern European countries are cutting red tape for offshore gas, offering incentives and looking at LNG as an alternative to Russian gas
EU urged to back energy storage development alongside renewables, hydrogen
The EU is urged to back energy storage so as to ensure energy security and independence of Russian fossil fuels, and achieve a net-zero power system.
Wind, solar PPA prices jump 27.5% in Europe year over year
The wind and solar PPA index for 14 European countries rallied 8.6% in the first quarter and 27.5% year on year, to EUR 57 per MWh
Albania planning two more power interconnectors with Kosovo*, Montenegro
Albania's regulator said the link with Montenegro should be reconstructed and that new interconnectors are needed with Montenegro and Kosovo*
IRENA: World’s renewable electricity capacity surpassed 3 TW in 2021
Renewables accounted for 38.3% of global electricity generation capacity at the end of last year, IRENA said
How will EU free itself from Russian gas and why gas will be as expensive as champagne
The Energy Community Secretariat's Head of Gas Unit Predrag Grujičić explains the future of natural gas in an interview with Balkan Green Energy News
