energy transition
OMV Petrom plans bioethanol plant, biggest solar park in Romania
12 November 2020 - OMV Petrom applied for funds for a bioethanol factory worth EUR 246 million and a 111 MW solar power plant, local media reported.
These EU countries will have dirtiest power systems in 2030
11 November 2020 - Ember highlighted seven EU states including Bulgaria and Romania projected to have the dirtiest power systems in 2030
State leaders endorse Green Agenda for Western Balkans at Sofia summit
10 November 2020 - European Union hopefuls from the continent's southeast agreed at a summit in Sofia with the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans
EU okays Romania’s EUR 150 million support for renewables in district heating
09 November 2020 - Romania's state aid package of EUR 150 million for operators of district heating plants and networks obtained clearance from the EU
Volvo Trucks to launch electric heavy-duty truck lineup next year
05 November 2020 - Within a decade, Volvo Trucks plans to electrify the whole portfolio. Heavy-duty versions are hitting the market next year.
Four Slovenian energy firms to convert renewable power to hydrogen, methane
05 November 2020 - Plinovodi, ELES, HSE and HESS launched the SLOP2G project for the conversion of renewable energy to hydrogen.
Greek gas firm DEPA Commerce seeks renewables projects to invest in
03 November 2020 - The state-controlled gas supplier asked operators and developers of wind and solar power in need of investment to make contact
Global warming is on pace for catastrophic 3.3º C without drastic measures
30 October 2020 - Up to USD 130 trillion in new investments is necessary to avert the current global warming scenario.
Croatia’s ZEZ calls citizens to jointly build solar power plants
26 October 2020 - Green Energy Cooperative (ZEZ) has launched the On the Sunny Side campaign for installing rooftop PV
North Macedonia to shut REK Bitola coal plant unit, turn to gas
20 October 2020 - Power producer ESM intends to turn off the first unit of coal-fired REK Bitola within five years and convert it to natural gas
Greek PPC may offer residents of coal regions to invest in solar power
19 October 2020 - Government-controlled PPC wants to offer shares in solar projects to people in Greek coal-dependent areas
What lies ahead for Serbia in energy transition and how Europe’s experience amid COVID pandemic can help?
15 October 2020 - The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the energy transition in the EU, and demonstrated that power...
European Green Deal tells us decarbonisation is possible not only in the EU, but everywhere
09 October 2020 - The idea of the European Green Plan is to show that decarbonisation is possible not...
Romania counts on EUR 6.7 billion from EU for green energy projects
06 October 2020 - Developers of renewable energy, grid and just transition projects can file proposals in Romania by...
IRENA: Renewables can meet 34% of demand in Central, Southeastern Europe
02 October 2020 - If countries in Central and Southeastern Europe shift to a higher gear in the expansion...
Greece to move forward with privatization of energy, mining companies
17 September 2020 - Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece Kostis Hatzidakis announced plans for a quick sale...