Renewables overtake fossil fuels in EU power generation for first time ever
For the first time ever, the EU has produced more electricity in a year from renewable energy sources than from fossil fuels.
Italy’s first renewable energy community set up in Magliano Alpi
Italy’s first renewable energy community (REC) has been established in the small northern town of Magliano Alpi.
Germany announces EUR 72.1 million in grants, loans for energy, environment in Kosovo*
Kosovo* will receive EUR 72.1 million in grants and loans from Germany for wastewater treatment, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects.
Balkans’ largest solar thermal system for sanitary hot water is located in Pančevo
The project demonstrates that the use of solar energy for heating water is cheaper than using fossil fuels.s
RP Global to build solar power plant on Croatian island
Austria-based electricity producer RP Global is about to start building a solar power plant near the town of Novalja on the Croatian island of Pag, whose projected annual output is 25 GWh. RP Global has already built two wind farms close to the Adriatic coast in Croatia – Danilo near Šibenik and Rudine near Dubrovnik […]
Hvar energy transition strategy seeks to make Croatian island energy self-sufficient
The Croatian island of Hvar has unveiled its long-term energy transition strategy, aiming to become energy self-sufficient by 2035. The first pillar of the Hvar energy transition involves several objectives, including the construction of planned solar power plants, the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems on public and corporate buildings, as well as on private facilities, […]
Hungary’s MVM plans acquisitions, deals to boost regional presence ahead of IPO
Hungary’s state-owned electricity producer MVM plans to build a regional presence through a series of acquisitions and deals before its potential initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg has reported, citing an interview by MVM CEO György Kóbor. Deals in Hungary have included the purchase of units from Germany’s E.ON and an unprofitable coal plant, which MVM […]
Future belongs to those who know how to conserve energy
One thing is certain: the years of inefficient energy use are behind us, and the future belongs to those who approach energy generation, transmission, and consumption with much more prudence, Borko Torbica, vice president of Elnos Group, says in an interview with Balkan Green Energy News. Torbica explained how Elnos Group, an electricity company from […]
