Energy transition – A challenge with no historical precedence (part one)
Author: Goran Granić, director of Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar The energy sectors of all countries are facing a great challenge, a transition amid continuous reduction in CO2 emissions, which is a challenge with no historical precedence and which involves all participants in the technological chain of energy management, all citizens, and all economic entities. At […]
Resalta enters Polish market through joint venture with Luneos
Slovenia-headquartered energy service company Resalta has announced the launch of its new joint venture with the Polish energy transition service provider Luneos. Through the new venture, the company also begins operations in Poland, according to a press release from Resalta. “The joint venture will combine the two companies’ strengths, with the aim of implementing an […]
Siemens Gamesa unveils world’s first electrothermal energy storage system
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has put into operation the world’s first electrothermal energy storage system (ETES), which makes it possible to store large quantities of energy cost-effectively, decoupling electricity generation and use. The innovative storage technology is key to the next step in the energy transition, according to a press release from the Spain-based wind […]
Montenegro leading energy transition in region
In May 2019, Montenegro joined the not-so-large group of countries that managed to cover the entire electricity demand over a certain period of time from domestic renewable energy sources. “This proves that energy transition is possible, that it is possible to stop using fossil fuels for electricity production,” says Montenegro’s Economy Minister in charge of […]
Ministers on region’s energy transition: Countries have right to choose their own energy mix
Energy, economy, and foreign ministers of Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro, Romania, Republika Srpska (an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina), and Serbia believe that energy knows no borders, which requires regional cooperation, while they are adamant that every country has the right to determine its own energy mix. According to the ministers, who spoke at the Summit […]
Vattenfall CEO Magnus Hall named new president of Eurelectric
Vattenfall President and CEO Magnus Hall has been appointed new president of Eurelectric for the next two years, according to press releases from the Sweden-based energy company and the pan-European electricity sector association. Eurelectric, the European industry association for the electricity sector, represents over 3,500 companies in more than 30 European countries in power generation, […]
Vienna Energy Transition Forum to be held on June 6-7
The Vienna Energy Transition Forum, convened by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) in partnership with the Vienna-based Energy Centre Europe (ECE), is bringing together some of the most progressive energy specialists from across Europe to discuss the critical energy and environmental issues and how these can be tackled as the region enters […]
EPCG’s new investment cycle focuses on portfolio diversification, hydropower projects
A Belgrade consortium comprising engineering firm Energoprojekt Hidroinženjering and water management institute Jaroslav Černi has been selected to produce a conceptual design for hydropower plant (HPP) Komarnica, and has already prepared an environmentally acceptable technical solution, which paves the way for the construction of the power plant following decades of research, Igor Noveljić, CEO of […]
