solar
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
Statkraft working on its first solar project in Croatia
19 April 2023 - In Southeastern Europe, Statkraft only has power plants in Albania and Turkey, but it is trading electricity throughout the region
Renewables outpace coal for first time in US power production
30 March 2023 - The US power sector produced 4,090 TWh last year, and the share of renewables was 21%, the Energy Information Administration said.
GIZ to organize training course for solar panel installers in Serbia
15 March 2023 - The number of trainees at the School Center of the Energy Net Academy in Kać is limited. All candidates must file applications.
Investors can bid to install 100 MW solar power plant in Sokolac in BiH
15 March 2023 - The site for a 100 MW solar power plant in Sokolac in eastern BiH spans 150 hectares. The municipality has launched the concession procedure.
Profine Energy developing battery-backed solar power projects of 550 MW in Serbia, BiH
13 March 2023 - The firm is a joint venture between PVC doors and windows manufacturer Profine and energy company Wirth Group
Germany preparing scheme to lower electricity prices for firms
09 March 2023 - Germany wants to reduce tariffs for businesses to make them competitive with the US and China, which have lower electricity prices
EU opens door for putting low-carbon label on hydrogen produced from nuclear power
16 February 2023 - The European Commission has unveiled a set of rules that could allow for hydrogen produced from nuclear energy to be considered green
Ember: Wind and solar generate more electricity than gas in EU
02 February 2023 - The share of wind and solar electricity production reached 20% in the European Union last year, surpassing fossil gas for the first time