renewable energy sources
Serbia’s Đedović: We have billions under our feet in strategic minerals
22 February 2024 - Strategic minerals must be used in the best interest of the economy, according to Serbia's Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović
Power grids require investing USD 3.1 trillion by 2030 to limit global warming
21 February 2024 - Outdated and inadequate power grids are one of the most significant stumbling blocks for the energy transition, Rystad Energy warned
Monsson to merge its wind farm, PV unit in Romania into hybrid power plant with storage
20 February 2024 - Monsson Group is developing a hybrid wind-solar-storage project with the largest battery energy storage system in Romania
GGF deepens cooperation with UniCredit Bank Serbia with EUR 50 million renewables loan
20 February 2024 - UniCredit Bank Serbia obtained a EUR 50 million loan from GGF for utility-scale renewables projects, strengthening its ties with the fund
EU approves EUR 6.9 billion in state aid for hydrogen infrastructure
19 February 2024 - Strategic hydrogen project IPCEI Hy2Infra, which seven EU member states developed jointly, got a green light from the European Commission
EU agrees law supporting domestic manufacturing of net zero technologies
08 February 2024 - The Net Zero Industry Act, NZIA, will be aimed at enabling EU manufacturing capacity for net zero technologies to reach at least 40% of demand by 2030
EU proposes 2040 emissions cut target of 90%, spelling end of coal
07 February 2024 - The European Commission published an impact assessment on possible pathways toward making the European Union climate neutral by 2050
Testing starts at GGF-backed Blue 1 solar power plant in Albania
07 February 2024 - TÜV Nord is testing the first of two parts of Project Blue in Fier in western Albania. Blue 1 has 67.5 MW in peak capacity.
Kosovo* to subsidize solar panels for prosumers, solar thermal systems
07 February 2024 - Kosovo* is using an EU grant for public calls for families and firms to install solar power panels and solar thermal collectors
Turkish geothermal-heated greenhouse firm wants to beat Netherlands in food exports
06 February 2024 - Istanbul-based firm Yediyol completed the first phase of its geothermal-heated greenhouse project of an overall 100 hectares
EU rules out measures against imports of solar panels from China
06 February 2024 - European solar manufacturers are struggling amid cheap imports from China, but the European Commission prioritizes climate goals
Turkey to enable wind, solar power projects on lakes
05 February 2024 - Turkey's parliament is about to vote on a proposition to allow solar and wind power projects on lakes, reservoirs and seas
Kosovo* reveals names of participants in 100 MW solar power auction
05 February 2024 - Kosovo* received six applications from companies and consortiums seeking to qualify for the first solar power auction
Photovoltaic, wind power capacity in China surpassing coal amid solar boom
02 February 2024 - Wind and solar power in China are set to overtake coal plants this year after PV additions in 2023 were bigger than in the rest of the world combined
Holcim selects Miljan Gutović as its next CEO
01 February 2024 - Holcim said its Head of the Region Europe and Operational Excellence Miljan Gutović would replace CEO Jan Jenisch on May 1
Kosovo* receives six applications for its first solar power auction
01 February 2024 - The deadline has expired for qualifications for Kosovo's first solar power auction. Applications sent by mail will be received for two more days.