Montenegro on the fence about TPP Pljevlja overhaul
The fate of the 225 MW thermal power plant (TPP) Pljevlja, which accounts for 40% of Montenegro’s electricity production, remains uncertain.
Croatia to take loan to pay incentives for renewable energy producers
Croatian energy market operator HROTE will take a EUR 13.3 million loan to pay subsidies for renewable energy power plants.
G20 countries directed more funds to fossil fuels projects than to renewables
Since the beginning of 2020, the G20 countries have committed at least USD 296 billion for fossil fuels and USD 227 billion for renewables.
Greece sees sharpest coal emissions cut among EU coal-producing countries
Greece has achieved a 56.3% reduction in emissions in the sectors covered by the EU ETS, the third best performance among member states.
Greece, Romania most active in Southeast Europe in tackling climate challenge
Greece and Romania are the most active among EU member states in Southeast Europe on climate change issues, while Bulgaria is trying to catch up.
Croatia and Albania rank best in region on WEF’s Energy Transition Index 2021
Croatia and Albania are the region's best ranked countries on the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index 2021.
IRENA: Albania’s cost-effective solar and wind potential is estimated at more than 7 GW
IRENA says Albania could significantly improve energy security and resilience to climate change by tapping on solar and wind potentials.
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated slowdown in coal power plant sector
Electricity output from fossil fuels dropped more than from low-carbon sources. The coal power sector showed the greatest weakness in the market.