Kosovo* outlines energy transition until 2031 in strategic document
Kosovo* aims at 1.6 GW in renewables capacity by 2031, with 340 MWh in batteries. It opted to reconstruct at least three coal plant units.
EU households with solar panels combined with heat pumps save up to 84%
Compared to homes reliant on gas heating and without solar panels, households in Germany, Spain, and Italy saved up to EU 3,700 last year
Another record year for European heat pump market – sales soar 38%
Poland achieved the fastest expansion in Europe, 100%, followed by the Czech Republic's 99%. The Netherlands came in third, with 80%.
Study: energy crisis triggered by Ukraine war may push millions into extreme poverty
The University of Birmingham has said households in Sub-Saharan Africa are hardest hit in terms of the total energy cost burden rate
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.
Serbia’s power, heating utilities sign contract on heat pipeline
Beogradske Elektrane and Elektroprivreda Srbije have signed an agreement on the construction of infrastructure for the pipeline
Bulgaria prepares grants for rooftop solar systems for households
Bulgaria earmarked EUR 30.5 million for replacing inefficient heating devices in households with rooftop PV panels and solar collectors
Serbia issues decree to expand list of energy consumers eligible for aid
Serbia will subsidize electricity, gas and heating bills for vulnerable households with EUR 34.1 million