Co-operation across borders is key to building interconnected power systems of the future
Designers of energy systems have traditionally thought locally or nationally. But as adoption of renewable energy grows rapidly, building power systems that operate across borders will become increasingly essential. Integrating power systems at a regional scale can bring many benefits,…
How Innovation in Heat Pumps Can Transform Heating and Cooling
Heating and cooling accounts for about half of global energy consumption and is responsible for more than 40 percent of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Considering that only a third of people living in hot climates possess cooling appliances, the energy…
EMPOWERING CITIZENS TO BECOME PROSUMERS OF SOLAR ENERGY
Serbia is making significant strides toward a cleaner and more efficient energy future with the support of the German government within the framework of the German Development Cooperation program. PROMOTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SERBIA is a…
ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION OF SERBIA – CHALLENGES OF CONNECTING PROSUMERS TO THE POWER GRID
Since the Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources in Serbia was adopted in April 2021, there has been a strong interest in installing solar panels. An increasing number of citizens and companies use the opportunity to produce electricity…
Young people hold the key to Africa’s green economy
Young people across the world are struggling to find meaningful work, with over 73 million unemployed youth globally. But nowhere is this problem more acute than in rural areas of developing countries – especially in Africa. Across the continent, just…
Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS): Advancing Women in Meteorology and Hydrology
Women make up 49.7 per cent of the global population, yet they are often ignored, and their rights violated. The result is a world that excludes and marginalizes half the population of the planet – a problem that will prevent…
From polluter to grid service provider: How your car can help power the energy transition
It is common knowledge that electric vehicles (EVs) are cleaner alternatives to conventional vehicles. However, their role in the energy transition extends beyond cutting direct emissions, underlining their crucial importance. This is why policymakers across the globe are dedicating efforts…