Amnesty condemns defamation lawsuits against environmentalists in Kosovo*
Small hydropower plant owner KelKos launched defamation lawsuits against Shpresa Loshaj and Adriatik Gacaferi to intimidate and silence them, Amnesty International claims
Copper producer Aurubis installing largest solar power plant in Bulgaria for own needs
Aurubis hired ČEZ Group's subsidiary CEZ ESCO to build a 10 MW solar power plant near its production site in Bulgaria, located close to Sofia
Green for Growth Fund attracts EUR 135 million in green finance in 2020
The Green for Growth Fund's Impact Report for 2020 revealed that it attracted EUR 135 million in investments and technical assistance commitments
New buildings in Berlin must have solar rooftops from 2023
Berlin is obligating private owners of all new buildings and of those that undergo significant roof renovation to install photovoltaic systems from 2023
Albania announces 100 MW wind auction
Developers of wind power projects between 10 MW and 75 MW in Albania can apply for a tender with an initial quota of 100 MW in total
Turkey rolls out system for guarantees of origin of electricity
Power producers and consumers in Turkey can now certify electricity from renewable sources including a trading system for guarantees of origin
Romanian power supplier, distributor Electrica to set up renewables firm
Electrica intends to establish a subsidiary with the aim to acquire and develop renewable energy and power storage projects
Wind turbine blades must become 100% recyclable by 2025
WindEurope said the EU should ban landfilling of decommissioned wind turbine blades by 2025 and vowed to work on recycling solutions