CEE Bankwatch: Southeast Europe hydropower investment risks are high and rising
Greenfield large hydropower investments across southeast Europe face major risks and low realisation rates, according to a new report by CEE Bankwatch and partner organisations.
No more permits for small hydropower plants in Federation of BiH
The Federation of BiH banned permitting for small hydropower plants of up to 10 MW in capacity, but activists say the struggle is not over
One more step to definitely ban small hydropower plants in FBiH
The Parliament of FBiH must ban small hydropower plants before the elections or the initiative may fail, environmentalist Anes Podić warns
North Macedonia to revitalize eight hydropower plants by 2026
Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski announced a project to revitalize eight large hydroelectric power plants in North Macedonia by 2026. They cover 20% of the country’s total electricity production. The Mavrovo hydropower complex will increase its capacities, but it is necessary to calculate 2 GW from hydroelectric power plants for the country’s energy transition to renewable […]
Industry draws up first global definition of green hydrogen
The Green Hydrogen Organization (GH2) has published a Green Hydrogen Standard - for certification and labeling, and greenwashing prevention
EU’s renewable power capacity additions jump 30% in 2021
The world as a whole also set a fresh record in new renewables capacity last year, adding almost 295 GW
Kosovo* processing application for 250 MW pumped storage hydropower plant
Kosovo's regulator ERO received applications in 2021 for 298 MW in total, of which one is a 250 MW pumped storage hydropower plant
Two Greek municipalities launch pumped storage hydropower projects
The local authorities in Kozani and Voio plan to build and operate matching small pumped storage hydropower plants