EU member states to receive EUR 17.5 billion in grants for fossil fuel phaseout
Workers in the coal industry and regions that depend on it in the EU will be able to tap on the EUR 17.5 billion Just Transition Fund
Corporate renewable PPAs heading toward another record year
So far in 2021, producers and consumers of green energy signed contracts for 2.9 GW, compared to 4 GW for the entire last year.
Experts from BiH, Montenegro, Serbia start work on Barometer of Sustainable Energy Transition
Experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia have started developing a Barometer of Sustainable Energy Transition, as part of the REPCONS 2.0 project.
Germany plans to set 2045 target for climate neutrality
Germany plans to bring forward its net zero emissions deadline to 2045, or five years ahead of the European Union’s declared target.
EU preparing to lift 2030 renewables share target to at least 38%
The draft changes to the Renewable Energy Directive envisage an upgrade for the 2030 share of renewables in the energy mix to between 38% and 40%
Portugal to call off lithium project amid EU’s scramble for battery materials
A major lithium project in Portugal may soon be scrapped, but another firm is making progress in the same region. The EU needs a steady and environmentally acceptable supply.
Greece, Romania most active in Southeast Europe in tackling climate challenge
Greece and Romania are the most active among EU member states in Southeast Europe on climate change issues, while Bulgaria is trying to catch up.
French-made hydrogen-powered trains set to enter regular service in Germany in 2022
The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger trains, produced by France’s Alstom, are slated to enter regular commercial service in Germany in March 2022.