MEP Kokkalis: EU shouldn’t penalize coal power in Western Balkans while producing coal-fired electricity itself
Many EU member states are prioritizing energy security over decarbonization and reviving retired coal power plants, MEP Petros Kokkalis said
Slovenia completes power interconnection with Croatia, Hungary
The Cirkovce-Pince overhead power line, the first interconnection between Slovenia and Hungary, is officially open
Montenegro’s EPCG to expand Solari program with 5,000 rooftop PV units
The Solari 5,000+ program will enable the addition of 70 MW in total solar power capacity, valued at EUR 70 million
Romania to complete dormant Pașcani hydropower project with EU funds
Romania has included the Pașcani hydropower project, which is on hold since 2018, on the list for EU grants
ENTSO-E Winter Outlook: Supply risks possible in six European countries
ENTSO-E’s warning is part of the Winter Outlook 2022-2023, an analysis of the security of electricity supply on a pan-European level
Greece produces record 47.1% of electricity from renewables so far in 2022
The share of electricity demand in Greece covered from renewable sources climbed to an unseen 47.1% in the first ten months of the year
EU earmarks EUR 30 million in energy crisis aid for Montenegro
The European Union will provide EUR 30 million in direct energy crisis aid to Montenegro in January, EU Ambassador Oana-Cristina Popa said
Egypt to add 1.1 GW in solar, wind power with cheapest rates in Africa
Two giant solar and wind power plants in Egypt will supply electricity at the lowest rates in Africa, IFC said