EU dependency on fossil fuel imports on rise despite energy consumption decrease
In 2015 gross inland energy consumption in the European Union (EU) is below its 1990 level but EU dependency on fossil fuel imports is on the rise. Gross inland energy consumption which reflects the energy quantities necessary to satisfy all inland consumption amounted in the European Union (EU) to 1,626 million tonnes of oil equivalent […]
REACH project proposes steps to tackle energy poverty in SEE
It is estimated that more than 30% of households in South-Eastern Europe (SEE) live in energy poverty. The REACH project implemented by NGOs from four countries in SEE provides EU and SEE decision-makers with policy recommendations and empowers households to save energy. While between 10% and 25% of EU citizens live in energy poverty, the […]
EU on track to meet 2020 climate and energy targets
The second report on the State of the Energy Union shows that the energy transition in the European Union (EU) is well underway. According to a press release published on the European Commission website, in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency and renewable energy, EU is on track to reach its 2020 targets. The […]
VIDEO – Perspective: SEE region ready for energy efficiency improvements by Ankica Barbulov
Thanks to legislative framework in place and ESCO companies bringing to the region energy services expertise from more developed markets, South-east Europe is finally ready to improve its energy efficiency. The potential is huge, both in private and public sector, according to Ankica Barbulov, director of GGE ESCO in a video interview for Balkan Green […]
GS-Solar plans to build a panel factory in Bulgaria
Chinese solar panel manufacturer GS-Solar plans to invest in a new manufacturing plant in Bulgaria, the government in Sofia announced. GS-Solar CEO Chao Hui Lin met with prime minister Boyko Borissov and his deputy Tomislav Donchev in Sofia to discuss investment opportunities, the Bulgarian media reported. GS-Solar produces thin film solar modules based on amorphous […]
Bulgarian ESO plans to add 1,4 GW renewable energy by 2025
Bulgarian Electricity system operator (ESO/TSO) announced 1,8 GW boost in power generation capacity for a total of 52,6 TWh of electricity delivered to the network within the next 10 years, reports SEE News. This ambitious plan was published in a document on the ESO website, along with a plans for a development of Bulgarian power distribution […]