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.
Distribution grids need EUR 375-425 billion through 2030 to be fit for transformed power system
Investments must be raised by 50-70% in the 2020s, according to the landmark study conducted by industry bodies Eurelectric and E.DSO.
Slovenia offers EUR 1.5 million in incentives for green jobs
Slovenia has set yet another shining example in the region, offering EUR 1.5 million in subsidies to employers who hire people in green jobs.
Serbia opens public consultation on draft law on renewable energy
Serbia’s draft law on renewable energy sources, which introduces auctions and prosumers, is up for public consultation until February 9.
