Vattenfall to install Europe’s largest electric boiler in Amsterdam
Vattenfall will use electricity from wind farms and solar parks to store heat in a 150 MW electric boiler system in Amsterdam
EU is revising state aid guidelines for climate, energy, environment
The EU is revising state aid rules for the environment and energy. It proposed a competitive bidding system and covering up to 100% of funding gaps.
Greece may approve connection of renewable power plants of 6 GW in 2021
Admie expects to approve the connection of 6 GW to the grid in Greece this year for green power plant projects, out of 10 GW planned through 2030
EBRD promotes auctions as number one tool for renewable energy growth
EBRD's Director for Western Balkans Matteo Colangeli says it is helping roll out renewable energy auctions and that it would fund decarbonization and bilateral power purchase agreements
North Macedonia to revoke concessions for small hydropower plants
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said most concession contracts for small hydropower plants in North Macedonia would be annulled regardless of possible litigation
Vienna to use excess wind power for district heating
Water will be heated in two reservoirs with surplus electricity at times of slow demand, so no wind power is wasted, to supply buildings in Vienna
People in lignite areas in Greece will be able to buy bonds for solar projects
PPC intends to offer residents of the two coal-reliant regions in Greece to invest in its energy transition projects, reportedly with yields of up to 7% per year
Third big solar power project without subsidies enters pipeline in Albania
An application was accepted for a 50 MW solar power plant in Fier in Albania, the third such project in the same area that won't be subsidized