Ember: Wind, solar top 10% for first time in global electricity output in 2021
Wind and solar, the fastest-growing sources of electricity, reached a record share of 10.3% in supply last year, Ember found
Energy Community: Prolonging operation of coal plants in BiH is breach of treaty
The Federation of BiH intends to operate two coal plants past their allowed limits, which the Energy Community Secretariat says is a clear breach of obligations
Half of open-cast coal mines in Turkey could be transformed into solar parks to power 6.9 million homes
The country’s solar capacity could be boosted by 170 percent, enough to power 6.9 million more homes
Europe switching on coal plants amid energy crisis
The European Union is pushing to eliminate domestic demand for Russian fossil fuels, but it implies a reversal in coal plant shutdown plans
Price of EU’s plan to cut dependence on Russian gas
In the light of the energy transition, it could be a great push for renewables, but also a step back due to the expected increase in the use of coal power plants
Electricity prices hit record high on SEEPEX – EUR 540 per MWh
Brent oil hit USD 139.13 dollars per barrel, the highest since 2008, while Dutch TTF natural gas reached an all-time intraday record of EUR 345 per MWh
Goverment of FBiH intends to extend operation of two units in coal power plants Kakanj, Tuzla
Two units in coal plants are due to be shut down in line with the EU’s Large Combustion Plants Directive (LCPD).
EU allocates EUR 339 million for clean energy, environment projects in Western Balkans
The European Commission has unveiled a EUR 3.2 billion investment package to support 21 transport, digital, climate and energy projects