Data centers threaten to derail Europe’s energy transition
The expansion of data centers in the EU and UK can strongly increase emissions if they rely even partly on fossil fuels, a new report shows
Croatia mulls nuclear power plants including small modular reactors
Croatia founded a workgroup for analysis and legislation that could enable the introduction of nuclear energy in the country
Guide for mapping areas for solar, wind with minimized impact on environment in Energy Community
The secretariat and TNC released a guide for identifying priority areas for renewables that minimizes environmental and social conflicts
GGF provides loan to Lovćen banka in Montenegro for its green portfolio
The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has established a partnership with Lovćen banka in Montenegro by signing a loan agreement of EUR 3 million
Bulgaria’s ESO joins European balancing platform PICASSO
Bulgaria's Electricity System Operator became the first TSO in Southeast Europe to connect to cross-border balancing platform PICASSO
Cyprus launches grant mechanism for energy storage
Owners of renewable energy systems in Cyprus can apply from February 14 for grants to add batteries, under a EUR 35 million program
Greece becomes net electricity exporter in 2024
Greece went from net electricity imports of 18% in 2019 to a small surplus in the balance last year, mostly attributed to gas power plants
EU to exempt 80% of importers from CBAM carbon tax
European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra vowed to exempt over 80% of companies that are eligible for payments under CBAM