Turkey introduces subsidies for wave, tidal energy, offshore wind
Wave and tidal energy facilities and offshore wind were included for the first time in Turkey's YEKDEM feed-in tariff scheme for renewables
New geothermal energy investment cycle in Croatia, region
Chinese company Kaishan and renewable energy developer Cindrigo have agreed to jointly develop a geothermal power plant
State-owned EÜAŞ dominates top list of electricity producers in Turkey
The annual MW100 Turkey report reveals the biggest players in installed capacity, electricity production and across sectors
Balkans mostly lag behind 2022 global renewables growth but solar power picks up pace
The world added a record 295 GW of renewable electricity capacity last year, increasing the stock by 9.6%, IRENA said
Slovenia’s DEM to build 440 MW pumped storage hydropower plant
Dravske elektrarne Maribor (DEM) has high ambitions beyond hydropower. Solar, wind, battery and geothermal projects are underway.
Romania is exploring geothermal waters at 24 locations
Romania is third or fourth in Europe in geothermal energy potential. Exploration is currently being conducted at 24 sites.
MEP Kokkalis: EU shouldn’t penalize coal power in Western Balkans while producing coal-fired electricity itself
Many EU member states are prioritizing energy security over decarbonization and reviving retired coal power plants, MEP Petros Kokkalis said
Turkish court blocks geothermal projects near Izmir to protect water sources
Locals and environmentalists in the Seferihisar area near Izmir were relieved to hear that a court scrapped permits for geothermal drilling