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From Swords to Solar, a German Town Takes Control of its Energy
The German town of Saerbeck is a swords to solar panels story. Above this former German military ammunition camp, perched atop a metal stem like an oversized stalk of wheat, giant blades...
Informal Energy Council in Bratislava
EU Energy Ministers and Maroš Šefčovič, European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union, met for the Informal Energy Council in Bratislava, Slovakia on 12 - 13 July.
Governance of the Energy Union were on...
Energy Community legal framework on energy efficiency brought under one cover
The Secretariat of Energy Community published a special edition of the Energy Community legal framework focused solely on energy efficiency Energy EE. The publication brings together in one place the legal acts...
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...
Lithuania Considers Returning to Nuclear Energy – a Growing Trend Across Europe
For some time now, Europe has been increasingly turning to nuclear energy as a pillar of energy security and decarbonization. Lithuania is also taking concrete steps in this direction. The government of...
North Macedonia One Step Closer to the EU’s Integrated Electricity Market
At a recent session of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, the National Electricity Market Operator (MEMO) was officially appointed as the Nominated Electricity Market Operator (NEMO) for the next...
