renewable energy sources
Update: Akuo to build solar park of up to 400 MW in North Macedonia
29 November 2021 - Akuo Energy's project Solar Park Stipion was declared a strategic investment in North Macedonia. The investment is valued at EUR 270 million.
UAE to invest in renewable energy projects of 3 GW in Turkey
26 November 2021 - The UAE and Turkey signed a deal that includes new and existing renewable energy projects in Turkey with a total capacity of 3 GW
Germany’s new ruling coalition aims to phase out coal in nine years
25 November 2021 - The cabinet led by Olaf Scholz will phase out coal "ideally" by 2030, compared to the current 2038 deadline, the coalition deal reveals
Greek EUR 2.27 billion aid scheme for renewables approved by EU
25 November 2021 - The European Commission gave a green light for a EUR 2.27 billion support mechanism for renewable energy in Greece
Energy communities are strong factor in decarbonizing Greece’s coal regions
23 November 2021 - The number of energy communities is increasing in Greece in areas where coal mines and power plants are being shut down, the Green Tank said
Turkish Cengiz evaluates expansion of its giant hybrid power plant
23 November 2021 - Cengiz is collecting wind data as it aims to expand its hybrid power plant Lower Kaleköy in eastern Turkey with another electricity source
Romania hopes second call for solar subsidies to be successful
22 November 2021 - Romania will subsidize households with EUR 57 million for the installation of solar power panels, after the previous round mostly failed
Kosovo* to adopt renewables share targets for 2031, 2050
19 November 2021 - Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli said the government aims to raise the share of renewables in power consumption to between 25% and 30% by 2031
Greece’s first Climate Law to end lignite use by 2028
19 November 2021 - Ambitious new sectoral energy and climate goals will be included in Greece’s first Climate Law,...
Investor conference for first wind power auction in Albania
18 November 2021 - Prospective bidders at Albania's first wind power auction and other stakeholders can attend an online conference scheduled for November 24
It isn’t hard anymore to talk about renewable energy in Serbia
17 November 2021 - There were massive positive changes in the renewable energy market since the last Hard Talk with Serbia, participants concluded in a two-day 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
Hydrogen in Austria: Waiting for a strategy
16 November 2021 - In Austria, initial plans of a strategy for the use of hydrogen were announced more than three years ago but little has happened since then
Energy Community Secretariat: Energy transition slows in Western Balkans
15 November 2021 - The Energy Community Secretariat said the contracting parties achieved only modest progress in reforming their energy and climate sectors
Public call issued for concession for 25 MW solar power plant in BiH
11 November 2021 - A 25 MW solar power plant project of 25 MW is underway near Posušje in the southwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia sets 400 MW quota for auctions for wind power plants
11 November 2021 - The government determined a 400 MW quota for wind power for upcoming renewable energy auctions. The first one should be held by year-end.