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Bulgaria readies subsidies for energy storage within wind, solar projects
11 October 2023 - Bulgaria has opened a public consultation on the design of the first tender for subsidies for renewables with collocated energy storage
EU’s solar workforce grew by 200,000 in 2022
27 September 2023 - The solar workforce grew by almost 200,000 people last year, according to the EU Solar Jobs Report
Croatia to launch new round of auctions for premiums in October
04 September 2023 - Croatian regulatory body HROTE has invited investors to fill out questionnaires to help it improve auction rules and conditions
Petrol targets 120 PV facilities on gas stations by end of 2023
22 August 2023 - Petrol Group has put into operation the first two solar power plants on the roofs of its gas stations as part of the Petrol Green project
Romania allocates EUR 500 million to help public institutions become prosumers
21 August 2023 - Romania’s Ministry of Energy has launched a EUR 500 million subsidy scheme for installing renewable energy facilities for self-consumption at public institutions
Serbia publishes details on selection of strategic partner for 1 GW of solar
18 July 2023 - The decree defines the upcoming public call and process, the criteria for participation and the evaluation of bids.
Solar canopy for 15-hectare parking lot in France
12 July 2023 - Volkswagen and energy giant Engie have commissioned a 20 MW photovoltaic installation above a parking...
Serbia presents draft National Energy, Climate Plan
11 July 2023 - The Ministry of Mining and Energy has invited all interested parties, not only from Serbia, but also from neighboring countries, to join the public consultation
Negative power prices reveal market is still unprepared to tap on full renewables potential
07 July 2023 - Electricity producers on power exchanges across Europe were offering to pay up to EUR 500 per MWh to whoever would take their electricity
Oil major TotalEnergies buys five solar projects in Romania
05 July 2023 - PNE will remain responsible for further project development until a ready-to-build stage is achieved, the firm said
Romania simplifies, speeds up permitting for renewable energy projects
04 July 2023 - The changes are related to the construction of solar, wind, biomass, bioliquid, biogas, and storage facilities, and substations
North Macedonia sets new record in renewable power plant licensing
03 July 2023 - Energy regulator RKE issued more licenses in the first half of 2023 than it did in the record-breaking 2022
Croatia adopts regulations to facilitate renewables growth
29 June 2023 - The Government of Croatia has adopted the long-awaited decree on incentives for electricity generation from renewable sources
Two major solar power projects get green light from Government of Montenegro
26 June 2023 - The Government of Montenegro has issued urban planning and technical requirements for large solar power projects in Nikšić and Rožaje
Eurelectric: Clean electrification and massive renewables rollout can drive Europe to net zero by 2050
22 June 2023 - Two of Eurelectric's three decarbonization “speedways” envisage climate neutrality by 2050, while the third targets 2040
Renewables produced more electricity than fossil fuels for first time over winter in EU
02 May 2023 - A significant decrease in electricity demand combined with record renewable electricity supply prevented the EU from returning to fossil fuels