Croatia to add 1.5 GW of renewables by 2025
In order to achieve the goal, Croatina intends to simplify the permitting procedures for new renewables investments
Romania, Bulgaria intend to build small nuclear power plants
The first small modular reactor (SMR) in Europe could be built in Romania, and Bulgaria is also interested in the technology.
North Macedonia declares state of energy crisis
According to the decision, power producer ESM is obliged to submit a package of measures within 15 days to counter the energy crisis
Turkey to construct two more nuclear power plants – Erdoğan
The country plans to commission in 2023 its first nuclear power plant, Akkuyu, with an installed capacity of 4,800 MW
Greece to ban sale of new gasoline, diesel cars in 2030
Greece's draft Climate Law envisages a ban on the sale of new cars with internal combustion in 2030, five years earlier than the EU's target
High geothermal energy potential confirmed in Croatia’s north
The Varaždin county in Croatia's north could become energy independent with the production of power and heat from geothermal sources
Municipalities across Greece to develop solar power projects for own consumption
Local authorities in Greece are working on solar power projects to achieve savings in their budgets, lower emissions and secure electricity supply
How would USD 100 carbon price hike impact world’s economies?
A USD 100 rise in carbon taxes would be a significant shock to the global economy but it falls well within the realms of potential scenarios