Bulgarian state-owned firm to develop battery energy storage network
The Restore project in Bulgaria for battery energy storage will have a capacity of 6 GWh, and it will balance electricity from renewables
Price of EU’s plan to cut dependence on Russian gas
In the light of the energy transition, it could be a great push for renewables, but also a step back due to the expected increase in the use of coal power plants
EU allocates EUR 339 million for clean energy, environment projects in Western Balkans
The European Commission has unveiled a EUR 3.2 billion investment package to support 21 transport, digital, climate and energy projects
Conference Serbian Companies on Changing Power Market to be held in Belgrade on February 22
In Belgrade on February 22, Balkan Green Energy News is organizing a conference on the outlook for Serbia’s electricity market for the next few years and new roles of market players.
EU plans to mobilize EUR 500 billion for nuclear energy by 2050
EUR 500 billion in investments is needed by 2050 for the new generation of nuclear power plants, according to EU Commissioner Thierry Breton
EU endorses gas, nuclear energy amid opposition among member states
The European Commission has decided to include nuclear energy and gas in its sustainable finance taxonomy
European Commission: Fossil fuels received majority of energy subsidies in SEE in 2019
Most energy subsidies in Southeastern Europe in 2019 were directed to fossil fuels, led by Bulgaria and Greece
EBRD expands GEFF program for household energy efficiency in Western Balkans
The Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) enabled 9,000 households in the region to invest EUR 45 million in energy savings. The program is growing.