NECPs
Slovenia’s coal plant TEŠ could close already within three years
06 May 2024 - Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob said coal plant TEŠ and its accompanying mine may end operations before the expected closure in 2033
EU adds record 56 GW of new solar as Bulgaria, Romania join GW-scale club
12 December 2023 - This is the third year in a row with a growth rate of at least 40%, but solar additions in 2024 will slow down, SolarPower Europe says
How can energy transition be just to people in coal regions
05 December 2023 - The authorities must act before people leave, according to the speakers at the annual meeting of the Initiative for coal regions in transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
Greece surpasses 11 GW in renewable energy capacity
14 August 2023 - Power plants in Greece that run on renewable sources had 11.3 GW in total capacity at the end of June, DAPEEP said
Eight EU countries on track to meet new NECP solar power targets before 2030
09 August 2023 - Cyprus and Croatia are among the EU countries that may hit their 2030 PV targets early, SolarPower Europe said, citing updated NECPs
Serbia will build renewable power plants totaling 3,000 MW within several years
28 July 2023 - Minister Dubravka Đedović speaks in an interview about changes in renewable electricity auction rules, how much more capacity the transmission system can handle and how companies would be helped to prepare for the EU's CBAM carbon border tax
Coal plants in Western Balkans increase pollution, legal breaches in 2022
28 June 2023 - Emissions of SO2, NOx and dust all rose last year, Bankwatch said in a report on thermal power plants using coal in the Western Balkans
Serbia to target emission cuts of 34% by 2030
01 June 2023 - Serbia will declare its targets this year for renewables, energy efficiency and emission cuts, Minister Dubravka Đedović said
Serbia to launch public call in April for its first renewable energy auction
20 February 2023 - After the amendments to the relevant law are passed, the idea is to issue a public call in April for a wind power auction
Slovenia calls for suggestions for draft climate change law
22 September 2022 - Slovenia is drafting the Climate Change Act to create a legal framework for implementing climate policy and reporting on all its aspects
Serbia to target emissions cut of 40.3% by 2030 in upcoming NECP
27 July 2022 - Serbia presented the preliminary goals for its integrated national energy and climate plan as it is about to start a public debate
Serbia to be ready for first renewable energy auction by early next year
17 November 2021 - Serbia plans to hold a roundtable and workshops for investors before its first renewable energy auction, State Secretary Atanacković said