EU mulls higher renewables target for 2030 to speed up shift from Russian fossil fuels
Last year the European Commission proposed lifting the existing 32% target for renewables in the overall energy mix to 40%, and is now considering raising it to 45%.
EU urged to back energy storage development alongside renewables, hydrogen
The EU is urged to back energy storage so as to ensure energy security and independence of Russian fossil fuels, and achieve a net-zero power system.
EU to allow Western Balkans to take part in joint gas purchases
Western Balkan countries will be able to join the European Union's platform for voluntary joint purchasing of gas and hydrogen.
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
