NECP
Serbia finishing its draft energy, climate policy for public review
31 January 2022 - Previous year and 2022 are crucial for the energy transition as the future of the Serbian energy sector is being decided on
Albania becomes second country to submit draft NECP to Energy Community Secretariat
23 December 2021 - There is still room for additional policies to help Albania decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions.
Kopač: Western Balkans need to introduce CO2 tax by 2025
23 November 2021 - The decarbonization roadmap will be discussed at the meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Energy Community in Belgrade on November 30
Coal power plant Pljevlja likely to be shut down by 2030 – Montenegrin prime minister
12 August 2021 - The state must create conditions for the development of companies able to accept employees from the sectors that will be affected by the energy transition.
Slovenia issues energy permit for second unit of nuclear power plant Krško
20 July 2021 - An energy permit for a second unit of Slovenian nuclear power plant Krško has been issued, but a final decision on the project has yet to be made.
Montenegro announces coal phaseout by 2035
01 July 2021 - Montenegro has joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance, announcing it will stop using coal by 2035 at the latest.
What does Croatia’s draft law on renewables envisage?
09 June 2021 - The draft law on renewable energy sources and high-efficiency cogeneration is up for public consultation, which will last until June 16.
Energy transition in Serbia kicks off – challenges in planning, implementation
03 June 2021 - Serbia’s decision to halt the construction of thermal power plant Kolubara B is the country’s first serious step in the energy transition.
Masdar, Taaleri Energia to build 65 MW solar plant in Greece
07 May 2021 - The UAE's Masdar and Finland's Taaleri Energia have agreed to build a 65 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Greece.
Serbia starts drafting national energy and climate plan
23 April 2021 - The Ministry of Mining and Energy has launched a project called the Further Capacity Development for Energy Planning, which will include the drafting of a NECP.
Serbia adopts four laws on energy, mining
21 April 2021 - The National Assembly has endorsed the law on renewables, the law on energy efficiency, the law on energy and the law on mining.
IRENA: Albania’s cost-effective solar and wind potential is estimated at more than 7 GW
26 March 2021 - IRENA says Albania could significantly improve energy security and resilience to climate change by tapping on solar and wind potentials.