Region/EU
EBRD reiterates commitment to Western Balkans decarbonization
27 February 2024 - EBRD intends to expand its activities in the Western Balkans, but it warned that private investment and EU funding imply reforms
Veolia buys 430 MW gas power plant in Hungary from Uniper
23 February 2024 - By buying the Gönyű gas-fired power plant in Hungary from Uniper, Veolia is strengthening its flexible energy portfolio
Sarajevo to develop green mobility as part of group of European cities
22 February 2024 - Together with Madrid, Dresden, Ioannina, Trenčín, Espoo and Gdańsk, the capital of BiH strives to reduce pollution and improve citizens' health
EU approves EUR 6.9 billion in state aid for hydrogen infrastructure
19 February 2024 - Strategic hydrogen project IPCEI Hy2Infra, which seven EU member states developed jointly, got a green light from the European Commission
Curbing energy demand: not tomorrow, but now
19 February 2024 - Europe is bringing CO2 emissions down, by 8% last year, with two powerful strategies: expanding renewables and reducing energy demand
EU members offer 272 financial instruments to back energy storage – report
15 February 2024 - The study on financial instruments and models for energy storage was carried out as part of the Investors Dialogue on Energy - an initiative launched by the European Commission
EU agrees law supporting domestic manufacturing of net zero technologies
08 February 2024 - The Net Zero Industry Act, NZIA, will be aimed at enabling EU manufacturing capacity for net zero technologies to reach at least 40% of demand by 2030
EUKI invites climate projects to apply for grants for eighth year in row
07 February 2024 - The European Climate Initiative (EUKI) has once again opened a call for donations for cross-border climate action projects
EU proposes 2040 emissions cut target of 90%, spelling end of coal
07 February 2024 - The European Commission published an impact assessment on possible pathways toward making the European Union climate neutral by 2050
Polish coal industry workers to receive EUR 300 million amid closures
06 February 2024 - Poland will compensate with EUR 300 million the employees in coal power plants and lignite mines that will be closed
EU rules out measures against imports of solar panels from China
06 February 2024 - European solar manufacturers are struggling amid cheap imports from China, but the European Commission prioritizes climate goals
LONGi Solar’s high-end modules build strong presence in Hungary and Romania through Solargroup
03 February 2024 - In the past year, high-efficiency back-contact solar cells have gradually taken the floor from outdated technologies
Danfoss to capture waste heat from Warsaw Metro for district heating
02 February 2024 - A public-private partnership including Danfoss was launched in Warsaw for using waste heat from the subway system to heat homes and buildings
Supporting affordable and social housing in taking on the challenge of renovation
02 February 2024 - Necessary technologies for a fast transition are here, but the affordable housing sector might need some more support.
Holcim selects Miljan Gutović as its next CEO
01 February 2024 - Holcim said its Head of the Region Europe and Operational Excellence Miljan Gutović would replace CEO Jan Jenisch on May 1
Eldrive secures financing for almost 8,500 EV chargers in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Romania
01 February 2024 - Registered in Austria and owned by Bulgarian investors, the company operates 1,200 chargers in the three countries