renewables
Hidroelectrica plans 50MW green hydrogen plant on Danube river
30 December 2021 - Romanian Hidroelectrica plans hydrogen production unit on Danube, and Lukoil with Rusatom Overseas production of green hydrogen in Ploiesti.
HEP gets government approval to borrow EUR 63 million
27 December 2021 - HEP received approval from the Government of Croatia to take a EUR 63 million loan from the European Investment Bank
Serbia opens cluster 4 in EU accession negotiations
14 December 2021 - In its negotiations on EU accession, Serbia opened cluster 4 – Green Agenda and sustainable connectivity, consisting of four chapters
IMF: Soaring metal prices may delay world’s energy transition
09 December 2021 - The switch from fossil fuels to low-carbon sources implies a massive leap in demand for metals and other commodities, IMF said
Sofia wastewater plant expands biogas production unit
07 November 2021 - The new digester at Sofiyska voda's wastewater treatment plant, worth EUR 3.1 million, increased its biogas production capacity by 25%
Share of CO2 auctions revenue for Greece’s renewables special account reduced to 30%
28 October 2021 - The Greek environment and energy ministry's decision has caused reactions in the renewables market since it lowers the account's inflows by EUR 75 million
Siemens Gamesa produces world’s first recyclable wind turbine blades
08 September 2021 - Siemens Gamesa will equip RWE's offshore wind park with turbines that have recyclable blades, thanks to a resin that can be separated upon decommissioning.
CO2 tops EUR 60 for first time
30 August 2021 - Carbon permits reached almost EUR 61 per ton in the EU as power producers are struggling to obtain gas from Russia and wind has weakened
Recent developments in Turkey’s hydrogen energy strategies
27 August 2021 - By increasing the use of hydrogen, Turkey aims to take a step towards using cleaner resources and thus becoming less dependent on imported energy. This is of great importance as Turkey’s energy strategy focuses on local sources of energy.
Austria aims to cover all electricity consumption from renewables by 2030
09 July 2021 - The lower house of the Austrian parliament has adopted a bill aimed at ensuring that all electricity consumption is covered from renewables by 2030.
High interest in renewables in Serbia – new regulation in a nutshell
30 June 2021 - The new Law on Use of Renewable Energy Sources is mostly aimed at stimulating new investments in RES and increasing the share of renewable sources in the total energy produced by creating a modern, investment-friendly legal framework, which will enable energy transition and further development of the Serbian RES sector.
Exploring opportunities to achieving water-food-energy-ecosystems Nexus in Western Balkans
28 May 2021 - Integrated management of water, energy, and land resources, while protecting ecosystems, remains a substantial challenge in the Western Balkans.
Greece, Romania most active in Southeast Europe in tackling climate challenge
04 May 2021 - Greece and Romania are the most active among EU member states in Southeast Europe on climate change issues, while Bulgaria is trying to catch up.
IUCN issues guidelines on mitigating biodiversity impact of solar, wind power plants
25 February 2021 - Burying power lines and temporarily shutting down wind turbines are among measures that can reduce the danger for birds and bats, IUCN says
Bulgaria’s NECP: EUR 42.7 billion in investment needed to meet 2030 goals
16 October 2020 - Bulgaria said in its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) that it targets zero greenhouse gas emissions for 2030
Croatia’s NECP: Renewables share to reach 36.4% by 2030
16 October 2020 - Croatia’s National and Climate Plan (NECP) targets a rise in renewable energy share to 36.4% for 2030