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The Green Week’s Fifth Day – Investing for Future Generations
Friday looked at investing for future generations to ensure prosperity and well-being in the long term. Participants across Europe explored what actions can be taken today to ensure sustainable development and growth...
Report Shows that Renewable Energy Smashes Global Records in 2015
An upsurge in new wind, solar and hydro plants and capacity saw renewable energy smash global records last year, according to a report on new supply.
Some 147 Gigawatts of renewable electricity came...
The Green Week’s Third Day – Investing for a Greener Future
Wednesday looked at the how to make the investments that we need to ensure a greener future. Participants explored innovative ideas and concrete solutions that already exist to finance green initiatives.
The day...
The Green Week’s Second Day – Ensuring the Future of our Countryside
Tuesday explored why we need to invest in our countryside. Participants across Europe shared ideas on how to make sure our countryside stays healthy and productive in the long term.
Early morning took...
Paris Agreement signing ceremony in New York – the EU calls for swift ratification
The signing ceremony, convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, follows the adoption of the world's first universal climate change agreement by 195 countries in Paris on 12 December 2015. The European Union...
EU invests €217 million in energy infrastructure
Member States agreed on a Commission proposal to invest €217 million in key trans-European energy infrastructure projects, mainly in Central and South Eastern Europe. In total, 15 projects were selected following a...
“Good Practice of the Year” award
The call for submissions for the 3rd annual "Good Practice of the Year" award is now open! The Renewables Grid Initiative http://renewables-grid.eu/activities/good-practice-award.html warmly invites you to share the success stories of your...
EU grants support to Albania–Macedonia power link
At the Western Balkans Investment Summit, in the presence of all regional prime ministers, the European Union confirmed its intention to provide a EUR 12 million grant to support construction of the...
Circular economy to have considerable benefits, but challenges remain
The environmental benefits of adopting a circular economy in Europe could be considerable – reducing waste, and minimizing the continent’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials. A new report published today...
EU seeks more control on national car tests
The European Commission wants more powers over the approval process of new car types for the European market, it announced on Wednesday (27 January). If national governments and the European Parliament approve...
Solar Energy
Why should we use solar energy at all?
The sunlight is a source of energy that is responsible for favourable climatic conditions and for the existence of ecosystem on our planet. Most...
Electric cars expected to reach up to 24 percent market share as carmakers grow EV sales to meet EU targets – T&E analysis
Car manufacturers have clear pathways to meet their EU climate targets next year due to the expected rapid growth in electric car sales, new analysis shows. Electric cars (BEV) should reach between 20-24...
Wind Turbine Orders and Supply Chain Investments Are Up – But Urgent Action Is Required on Grids, Permitting And Auction Design
In the first half (H1) of 2024 Europe added 6.4 GW of new wind energy capacity: 5.3 GW onshore and 1.1 GW offshore. The EU-27 built 5.7 GW of this: 4.7 GW...
50.4 Million Euros Secured for the Largest Floating Solar Power Plant in Europe
The trend of increasing solar power capacity is expanding to water surfaces, and one of the largest such projects in Europe is being built in northwestern France. After the project faced financing...
Solar Energy in Serbia and the Countries of the Region
Solar energy has recorded significant development in recent years, with a 40 per cent growth rate in the European Union alone. Globally speaking, countries that participated in last year’s United Nations Conference...
On the Way to the Energy Transition
The Energy Community recognized the Republic of Serbia as a leader in energy reforms in the region in 2023. Key steps have been taken to improve the legislative framework and set strategic...
