Global solar power capacity doubles to 2 TW in just two years
The Global Solar Council declared that the 2 TW threshold of total photovoltaic capacity has been reached
Slovenia adopts spatial plan for Ojstrica wind farm amid local outcry
The Ojstrica wind power project got its spatial plan but locals and the Municipality of Dravograd remain opposed to it
Dama Solar project of over 1 GW in Romania stuck in court over biodiversity
At 1.04 GW, Dama Solar would currently be the largest photovoltaic system in Europe, but environmentalists are disputing the project in court
Greece’s PPC working on 727 MW solar power project in Romania
PPC Renewables Romania is developing a 727 MW solar power project. The company is about to double its operational capacity in the country.
Albania to roll out obligatory zero-emission standards, solar panels for buildings
Albania drafted a law on the energy performance of buildings including zero-emission and nearly zero-emission standards and solar energy use
Prosumers in Romania surpass 2 GW in total capacity
The capacity operated by prosumers in Romania topped 2 GW in August, doubling in just 14 months. Their number reached 166,000.
Turkey kicks off auction procedure for six YEKA solar power zones
Companies will bid for six photovoltaic projects in Turkey at predetermined locations. Their total planned capacity is 800 MW
Bulgaria awards EU funds to 249 projects for renewables with energy storage
Developers of 249 projects in Bulgaria will receive EUR 268 million in total grants for renewable electricity plants with energy storage