Romania’s coal town Turceni starts EUR 380 million green energy transformation
Turceni is dependent on the local coal power plant, so the municipal authority is turning to agrivoltaics, energy storage and green hydrogen
Croatia identifies another city with geothermal potential for district heating
The testing of an exploratory well near Osijek has confirmed the area's geothermal potential, says the Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency.
Romania preparing EUR 300 million in subsidies for geothermal heating, cooling
A proposed state aid mechanism for geothermal district heating or cooling systems in Romania would be worth EUR 300 million
Croatia confirms major geothermal resource for district heating
The tested geothermal well could meet nearly 60% of district heating needs in Velika Gorica, the Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency says.
Romanian town Beiuș to boost geothermal distring heating to 100%
The local authority in Beiuș, a trailblazer in geothermal district heating in Romania, should apply for European funding to reach full coverage
Germany looks into underground heat storage to decarbonize heating
The technology allows storing heated water in underground caverns and using it for warming homes and public and private buildings
Communities leading the Western Balkans’ clean heating transition
Powering district heating networks with geothermal energy, solar thermal, or other renewable energy sources can help make large-scale heating systems efficient, cost-effective, and flexible, especially when rolled out in tandem with small-scale systems
Romania grants EUR 418 million for power distribution grid upgrades
Romania signed deals with the country's regional power distribution system operators for EUR 418.2 million in grants
