EU approves Western Balkans reform agendas including auction schedules for renewables
Western Balkan governments excluding BiH can draw funding from the EU's Growth Plan as they fulfill reform obligations and achieve goals
Western Balkans can’t secure CBAM exemption for electricity in time
For an exemption from the CBAM cross-border CO2 tax on electricity, Balkan countries must couple their markets with an EU neighbor
European Union strengthens air quality standards
The Council of the European Union adopted a directive introducing stricter air quality standards
Nature-inclusive solar parks create win-win for renewable energy, biodiversity
SolarPower Europe and The Nature Conservancy explore how solar parks can support the EU’s nature protection and restoration goals
Solar, wind projects of over 10 GW in Albania await grid access
Albania's Transmission System Operator (OST) said in the 2023 report that 133 wind and solar power projects applied for grid connections
Health of Europe’s waters isn’t good
EEA's 'Europe's state of water' report shows Europe is not on track to meet its targets for improving the health of waters
Corporate PPAs emerging in Balkans – here are options for investors
PPAs for renewables are relatively new as a whole in much of Southeastern Europe, while corporate or other private agreements are beginning to emerge
Green for Growth Fund invests in Türkiye İş Bankası’s green bond issue
The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) signed a deal for its second direct investment in Türkiye İş Bankası in Turkey