Category:Renewable Energy

Renewables account for 24.5 percent of EU energy use in 2023

In 2023, 24.5 percent of gross final energy consumption in the EU came from renewable sources, up by 1.4 percentage points compared with 2022. This share is 18 percentage points (pp) short of meeting the 2030 target...

One year since the European Wind Charter: Lots achieved, lots more to do

In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen addressed the challenges facing Europe’s wind industry and announced a Wind Power Package to address key bottlenecks:Faster permitting; ...

Technology Breakthroughs are Unlocking Geothermal Energy’s Vast Potential in Countries Across the Globe

With global electricity demand set to grow strongly, new technologies are opening up the massive potential of geothermal energy to provide around-the-clock clean power in almost all countries around the world, according...

New Study Reveals the Best Locations for Building Solar and Wind Power Plants

In an era of rapid transition to renewable energy sources (RES), deciding where to build a solar farm or wind power plant is crucial for maximizing resource utilization and reducing costs. A...

How Renewing Old Wind Turbines Contributes to Greater Energy Production Efficiency

Wind energy is not a new way of producing renewable energy, as the first commercial wind farms began to be built in the second half of the 20th century. Consequently, a growing...

Construction Progresses on the „Kostolac” Wind Farm

The construction of the „Kostolac” wind farm is currently underway, set to provide electricity for over 30,000 households. This 144 million euros investment is financed through German development cooperation: KfW Bank has...

The European Wind Industry Requires 200,000 New Workers by 2030

The wind energy sector in Europe faces significant challenges and opportunities as it prepares for substantial expansion over the next six years. With ambitious climate goals and the need to increase energy...

How Did Pakistan Experience a „Solar Boom”?

The rapid expansion of solar energy in Pakistan, driven primarily by market forces and minimal political support, serves as a valuable example for other developing markets. The drop in solar panel prices,...

First Wind Turbine Installed at the „Kostolac” Wind Farm

The first wind turbine has been successfully installed at the „Kostolac” Wind Farm. Depending on weather conditions, the installation of the remaining towers will continue as planned. The total capacity of the wind...

Serbia: Second Round of Auctions for Renewable Energy Market Premiums Begins

The second round of auctions for the allocation of market premiums for renewable energy sources in Serbia, where investors will compete for a total quota of 424.8 MW, has been officially announced. The...

Liquid Biomass Instead of Fossil Fuels – A New Energy Landscape for Corsica

On Corsica, an island with over 350,000 inhabitants, an ambitious energy project promises to redefine the island’s energy dynamics and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The French state-owned company EDF is launching the...

New Auction Regulations – Greater Opportunities for Wind and Solar

The Government of Serbia has adopted three key regulations that pave the way for the second round of market premium auctions for wind and solar power plants, with significantly lower maximum prices...

Successfully Lowered Rotor in the Bajina Bašta Reversible Hydropower Plant

The revitalization of the first unit of the Bajina Bašta reversible hydropower plant represents a crucial investment for “Elektroprivreda Srbije.” The project is in its final stages following the successful lowering of...

A New Guide Reveals the Benefits of Agrisolar for Farmers

To enable additional benefits for agriculture and the energy sector, SolarPower Europe has published a guide on agrisolar, showing through examples how farmers and landowners can benefit from implementing agrisolar projects on...

Sweden Closes the Baltic Sea to Offshore Wind Farms – 13 Projects Cancelled

The Swedish government recently canceled 13 offshore wind farm projects, citing military concerns as the reason. This decision has shaken the energy sector, particularly due to the closure of a large part...

EU Innovation Fund Supports Technology Development in Wind Energy Sector

The European Commission recently announced the results of a new call from the EU Innovation Fund, which, for the first time, focused solely on clean energy production. This call aims to support...
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