IRENA: Global solar power capacity surpasses hydropower in 2023
The world's renewable electricity capacity additions in 2023 hit a record 473 GW, dominated by China. Solar power became the largest segment in total.
Enlight completes financing for wind power project Pupin in Serbia
Israeli renewables developer Enlight signed loan, offtake and balancing deals for its 94.4 MW Pupin wind power project in Serbia
Wpd to build 528 MW wind farm in north Romania
German renewables developer wpd is preparing a 528 MW wind farm project in Romania's Bucovina region on the border with Ukraine
Renewable sources surpass fossil fuels in Croatia’s electricity mix
Renewable sources excluding hydropower accounted for more electricity output in Croatia in February than fossil fuels
Slovenia approves compensation for municipalities hosting wind turbines
Slovenia is trying to encourage municipalities and the population to accept wind power plants on their territory. Local authorities are now entitled to EUR 200,000 per MW. Municipalities in Slovenia won the right to compensation from the government if they allow the installation of wind turbines. After a long procedure, the cabinet adopted a decree […]
Bulgaria opens calls for battery storage subsidies within renewable energy projects
Bulgaria earmarked EUR 273 million in subsidies for battery systems required to be installed together with renewable electricity plants
WindEurope urges for grid buildout acceleration to meet renewables goals
At WindEurope's Annual Event, the industry will mostly focus on ways to accelerate the buildout of grids, CPO Pierre Tardieu said
Romania’s Burduja reveals ceiling prices for wind, solar auctions
Romania will publish a call for its first solar and wind power auctions within weeks, according to Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja