Energy Community Secretariat sets up renewables support hub for contracting parties
The new Centre for Renewables Acceleration is a regional hub providing technical support to all Energy Community contracting parties
CE Oltenia to set up subsidiary to take over coal power plants slated for closure
CE Oltenia’s “lignite subsidiary” is envisaged under a restructuring and decarbonization plan approved by the European Commission.
Germany again resorts to coal to avert winter power shortages
The German government has given the green light to restarting several coal-fired power units to boost electricity supply this winter
Billions of euros to support EU coal regions achieve little for energy transition
EU support for coal regions has achieved little for the climate transition, according to the European Court of Auditors (ECA), which analyzed the effects of an aid fund amounting to around EUR 12.5 billion in 2014-2020. The billions of euros allocated to coal regions in the EU have almost failed to make any progress and […]
Romania to triple its solar capacity to 4.25 GW by 2030
Solar photovoltaic capacity is projected to triple during 2021-2030, from 1.39 GW in 2020 to 4.25 GW in 2030.
Montenegro mulls gas-fired power plant to replace TPP Pljevlja
Montenegro is considering options to replace the Pljevlja thermal power plant when it ceases to generate electricity.
Serbian president: Serbia will shut down its coal power plants when Poland does
Serbia is under pressure to lose its energy security, said Aleksandar Vučić, adding he would not allow the country to become the biggest electricity importer.
Apply for exchange programme for coal regions in Western Balkans, Ukraine, EU
The exchange programme is part of the Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine.
