Slovenia’s last coal mine turning to green energy, underground farming
Premogovnik Velenje has projects for methane extraction, a gravity power plant, underground energy storage and farming. Its subsidiary builds PV plants.
SolarPower Europe, Google join forces to launch #SolarWorks campaign
This campaign showcases the diverse range of careers in the sector and connects potential solar workers with the right training
Poland’s Offshore Wind Sector Deal to bolster economy, save jobs
The Polish government has signed an agreement with the wind industry in order to secure the development of the national wind sector.
Greece to establish company for transforming coal land property
The government in Athens is preparing a bill for a just development transition of its coal regions as the use of the harmful fossil fuel is being phased out
Apply for exchange programme for coal regions in Western Balkans, Ukraine, EU
The exchange programme is part of the Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine.
Kopač: Coal plants in Energy Community reaping profits as CO2 isn’t priced
Producers of electricity from coal and traders in the Energy Community enjoy record profits as they don't have to pay for CO2 emissions, Janez Kopač said
EPBiH to build solar power plants on coal mines, landfills as it closes them
EPBiH picked five former open pit coal mines and ash and slag dumps for solar power projects. It intends to gradually close its thermal power plants.
IRENA: faster energy transitions could boost expected global growth
Speeding up energy transitions to achieve the 1.5°C global warming target could boost the world's GDP by 2.4% per year within the next decade compared with current plans, IRENA says.