Albania becomes second country to submit draft NECP to Energy Community Secretariat
There is still room for additional policies to help Albania decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions.
Montenegro announces coal phaseout by 2035
Montenegro has joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance, announcing it will stop using coal by 2035 at the latest.
Energy transition in Serbia kicks off – challenges in planning, implementation
Serbia’s decision to halt the construction of thermal power plant Kolubara B is the country’s first serious step in the energy transition.
Serbia opens public consultation on draft law on renewable energy
Serbia’s draft law on renewable energy sources, which introduces auctions and prosumers, is up for public consultation until February 9.
Albanian parliament approves climate change bill
The Albanian parliament has approved a climate change bill, which, among other things, provides a legal basis for adopting a National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2021-2030 and the foundation for transposing and implementing the EU’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive. The law, which passed the Albanian parliament in December, envisages integrating climate change […]
Slovenia’s NECP: Local communities, protected areas limit renewables growth
Obstruction by local communities and environmental restrictions are the main obstacles for renewables in Slovenia
Romania’s NECP: 6 GW of solar, wind to be installed by 2030
Romania intends to install 6 GW in wind and solar power plants by 2030
Greece NECP: Renewables share in electricity consumption to reach 61% by 2030
Greece's 2030 target for renewables is set at 35%, compared to 18% in 2018