Greek PPC unveils EUR 5 billion plan for data centers
Greece's Public Power Corp. (PPC) aims to become a major player in the rising data center and artificial intelligence market
IRENA: China has 64% share in 2024 renewables growth, half of world’s solar power capacity
Renewables accounted for over 92.5% of power expansion globally in 2024, IRENA calculated. China reached half of the world's PV capacity, while Turkey's growth in the segment is among the strongest.
Šušnjar: Croatia, Italy mull subsea power cable
Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar highlighted the importance of connecting the power grids of Croatia and Italy
Serbia’s Vučić claims EU to designate lithium project Jadar as strategic – activists vow to appeal
Project Jadar will be labeled strategic in the EU, according to President Vučić. Activists say they would dispute such a status as well as the already designated mining proposals.
Serbia signs MoU on nuclear energy with China
China will be Serbia’s yet another partner in developing nuclear energy. So far, contacts have been made with Russia, France and Slovenia
IEA’s Global Energy Review: Electricity use is growing rapidly, driven by heatwaves, electrification, data centers, AI
Global energy demand grew at a faster-than-average pace in 2024, according to the IEA’s Global Energy Review
EU selects first group of strategic projects for raw materials
The European Commission adopted a list of strategic projects for raw materials. They are eligible for administrative support and financing.
Private equity firm Ardian agrees to take over Akuo
Global private equity firm Ardian reached an agreement to acquire France-based independent renewable energy producer Akuo