Slovenia, Czech Republic to exit coal by 2033
Coal phase-out by 2033 announced Slovenian government, and the new Czech government announced a coal exit for the same year
IEA: Rising demand for electricity could result in high prices over next three years
Average wholesale electricity prices in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2021 were more than four times as high as their 2015-2020 average
Western Balkans need to integrate markets for easier energy transition, funding
A joint approach makes funding green energy and the coal phaseout easier for the Western Balkans, but funding sources are still insufficient
Albania to lease oil-fired power plant as a response to energy emergency
State-owned power utility KESH issued the call for expression of interest for leasing a thermal power generation asset
Carbon capture projects failing but still to play role in energy transition
The carbon capture technology is still experimental, but it may have a shot with a proper funding scheme and a functional market
Germany’s new government announces ambitious decarbonization plan
Germany published a climate plan for the 2030 emissions target, decarbonization of industry, electrification of transport, and heating
Greece’s IPTO plans new power interconnections in Balkans
Greece's transmission system operator IPTO plans new power interconnections in the Balkans to improve flows and security of supply
EU should roll out CO2 border tax earlier, apply it to indirect emissions from electricity
The draft report is part of the legislative procedure for the adoption of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)
