Half of open-cast coal mines in Turkey could be transformed into solar parks to power 6.9 million homes
The country’s solar capacity could be boosted by 170 percent, enough to power 6.9 million more homes
Price of EU’s plan to cut dependence on Russian gas
In the light of the energy transition, it could be a great push for renewables, but also a step back due to the expected increase in the use of coal power plants
Swiss energy trader Axpo inks PPA to buy electricity from 300 MWp of solar in Poland
Axpo Polska will buy the entire output of the solar power plants between 2022 and 2026, and will act as the balancing agent for the project portfolio.
Coal-based electricity undermines positive impact of electric vehicles
Serbia and Kosovo* are among the worst performers in Europe in terms of EVs’ carbon savings compared with gasoline vehicles due to coal-reliant power grids.
US, China – top two carbon emitters – to cooperate on cutting emissions
China and the United States are seeking to close “a gap between the current effort and the Paris agreement goals.”
Works on first out of three solar power plants in City of Sun Trebinje could start in spring 2022
Construction works on the Trebinje 1 solar power project could begin in the spring. There is a plan for two more units in the same locality.
SolarPower Europe, Google join forces to launch #SolarWorks campaign
This campaign showcases the diverse range of careers in the sector and connects potential solar workers with the right training
G20 urged to set more ambitious emissions cut targets ahead of COP26
The G20 governments need to come up with more ambitious national emissions reduction targets ahead of the UN climate summit COP26, which opens on October 31.