Energy 2021 conference: experts recommend coal phaseout and transition to renewables as best solution for Serbia’s energy sector development
The optimal solution for Serbia’s energy sector is a hybrid model that entails a coal phaseout and transition to renewable energy sources, with natural gas and hydrogen as transitional fuels, experts say.
Romania’s Electrica secures EUR 120 million loan for network upgrades, smart meters, renewables
The EIB has signed a EUR 120 million loan to help Romanian power supplier Electrica modernize its distribution network, introduce advanced metering, and integrate renewable energy sources.
Serbian government sets up council for energy sector decarbonization
After the decision to stop the construction of the Kolubara B thermal power plant, this is another move in an effort to decarbonize the energy sector.
Kopač: Coal plants in Energy Community reaping profits as CO2 isn’t priced
Producers of electricity from coal and traders in the Energy Community enjoy record profits as they don't have to pay for CO2 emissions, Janez Kopač said
Austria aims to cover all electricity consumption from renewables by 2030
The lower house of the Austrian parliament has adopted a bill aimed at ensuring that all electricity consumption is covered from renewables by 2030.
EPBiH to build solar power plants on coal mines, landfills as it closes them
EPBiH picked five former open pit coal mines and ash and slag dumps for solar power projects. It intends to gradually close its thermal power plants.
Shell launches Europe’s biggest PEM electrolyzer for green hydrogen
Shell has put in operation a 10 MW polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzer for the production of green hydrogen, the largest of its kind in Europe.
CAN Europe calls Western Balkans to set 2030 goals, decarbonize by 2050
Western Balkans need to set ambitious climate targets for the period through 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by mid-century, CAN Europe said
