NECP
EPS looking for consultant on strategic investment, development
26 August 2022 - The consultant should help define a development strategy for EPS’ production portfolio and offer recommendations for investment in new and existing power plants
Serbia’s NECP on public review until September 5
19 August 2022 - Serbia is mulling the option for its NECP to start adding small modular reactors in 2032. The emissions reduction is seen at 34.2% to 44.4% by 2030.
North Macedonia first in Western Balkans adopts National Energy and Climate Plan
02 June 2022 - The NECP covers the period from 2021 to 2030 and prescribes the path to achieve the goals set for 2030, the government said
EU urged to back energy storage development alongside renewables, hydrogen
19 April 2022 - The EU is urged to back energy storage so as to ensure energy security and independence of Russian fossil fuels, and achieve a net-zero power system.
Romania to significantly increase 2030 renewables target
14 April 2022 - The new goal will be determined during the revision of the national energy and climate plan, planned for this year
Barometer of Sustainable Energy Transition – how prepared is Montenegro?
23 March 2022 - A clear vision, the responsibility of key actors, the NECP, sources of financing – each of these segments is equally important for Montenegro’s energy transition.
Serbian Companies on the Changing Power Market: carbon taxation is inevitable and must be discussed publicly
23 February 2022 - The EU's carbon border tax or national CO2 pricing systems will affect both businesses and citizens in the region, businesspeople and experts warned at the conference Serbian Companies on the Changing Power Market.
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.