decarbonization
Impact Report 2024: GGF grows direct lending, committed to energy transition, energy security
11 July 2025 - In its Impact Report 2024, Green for Growth Fund outlined powering the green transition across Southeast Europe, the Caucasus and beyond
Solar beats nuclear in June, becoming EU’s biggest electricity source for first time
10 July 2025 - Solar was the EU’s largest source of electricity for the first time in June. Records for photovoltaics and wind rolled in in May and June
Open call for green hydrogen high-efficiency CHP pilot plant in northern Greece
04 July 2025 - The Greek government has opened a call for a pilot CHP unit in Western Macedonia that would run on green hydrogen
EU’s Modernisation Fund disburses EUR 3.66 billion for clean energy projects in nine countries
04 July 2025 - Focusing on renewables, grids, storage, and energy efficiency, the funds will support projects in Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, and Romania.
EU outlines measures for 90% emissions cut by 2040
02 July 2025 - A proposed amendment to the European Climate Law sets a 2040 target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions
Montenegro publishes NECP for public consultation – sole coal plant planned for shutdown in 2041
30 June 2025 - The retirement of the Pljevlja coal plant is planned for 2041, but it depends on a just transition and supply security, the draft NECP reads
Serbia plans hydrogen transport through gas pipelines
30 June 2025 - Gas transmission system operator Transportgas has invited bids for producing a study on hydrogen transport through the gas network
Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
25 June 2025 - With its system solutions, products, and services, Hitachi Energy contributes to sustainable energy and a better future, Igor Anđelković said at BEF 2025.
Greece to rely on carbon price, renewables potential in green hydrogen development
25 June 2025 - Despite early efforts to develop green hydrogen and its first regulatory framework, Greece finds itself on a steep curve.
Ireland ends coal use – Spain, Italy, Greece set to follow
24 June 2025 - The last coal plants in several countries in the European Union are operating only barely or occasionally
OMV Petrom enters Bulgarian solar power market as partner in one of biggest projects
24 June 2025 - As part of its decarbonization efforts, Romanian hydrocarbons producer OMV Petrom is strengthening its presence in neighboring Bulgaria
Alteo building solar park with battery storage for MOL Group
23 June 2025 - MOL's 37.4 MW solar power plant with BESS of 40 MWh will contribute to the energy independence of its oil and gas complex in Algyő
Coal power plant Maritsa East 3 plans to build solar plant, 200 MW battery system
23 June 2025 - Maritsa East 3 plans to use the existing grid infrastructure for the green energy project, says Vasil Shtonov, CEO of ContourGlobal Bulgaria
EU institutions reach deal on CBAM simplification
20 June 2025 - Colegislators in Brussels struck a provisional agreement on simplifying CBAM. There is no delay in scope for countries neighboring the EU.
Slovenia preparing hydrogen action plan until 2030
20 June 2025 - Hydrogen is expected to help Slovenia decarbonize its industry, transportation, and energy.
EU nuclear ambitions: EUR 241 billion in investment needed by 2050
17 June 2025 - The European Commission has estimated investments needed for the member states' nuclear energy plans at EUR 241 billion until 2050