Record 4.8 GW of new plants in 2020 boosts Turkey’s renewables capacity to 49 GW
Half of the additional renewable energy capacity last year came from hydropower plants, while wind, solar, and biomass accounted for the rest.
Renewables overtake fossil fuels in EU power generation for first time ever
For the first time ever, the EU has produced more electricity in a year from renewable energy sources than from fossil fuels.
Terna to invest EUR 170 million in three floating photovoltaic power plants
Greek energy company has submitted to the regulator RAE applications for a producer certificate for three floating PV systems.
Elon Musk offers USD 100 million prize for best carbon capture technology
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of electric car maker Tesla Motors, has said he will donate USD 100 million as a prize for the best carbon capture technology. Musk, who also owns aerospace company SpaceX, pledged the money in a tweet, adding later that he would reveal more details next week. Carbon capture is seen […]
Bulgaria named EU’s top SO2 polluter, accused of “persistent” breaches of limit values
Three environmental organizations have accused Bulgaria of systemically and persistently violating the European Union’s (EU) rules on SO2 emissions and permitting coal-fired power plants to emit far more than is allowed under EU law. Bulgaria is the top EU country for SO2 pollution, and the number 21 in the world overall, according to an analysis […]
Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske to invest EUR 770 million in green energy over three years
ERS is currently developing five major projects – HPP Dabar, hydropower project Gornja Drina, HPPs on the Bistrica river, wind farm Hrgud, and solar power plant Trebinje 1.
North Macedonia to subsidize prosumers with EUR 130,000 in 2021
North Macedonia will support renewable energy and energy efficiency in households with some EUR 840,000 in 2021, including EUR 130,000 for prosumers.
European wind turbine orders jump to record 15 GW in 2020
The United Kingdom ordered the most wind turbine capacity, 4.4 GW, followed by the Netherlands, with 2.4 GW, and Sweden, with 1.4 GW.