Europe Day

09.05.2022

Europe Day commemorates the signing of the “Schuman Declaration” on 9 May 1950. An ambitious plan to secure long-term peace in post-war Europe that is considered the beginning of what is now the European Union. The importance of working for peace in Europe is all the more evident, as we highlight our unity and solidarity with Ukraine.

The Schuman Declaration was presented by French foreign minister Robert Schuman on 9 May 1950. It proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, whose members would pool coal and steel production.

The ECSC (founding members: France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg) was the first of a series of supranational European institutions that would ultimately become today’s “European Union”.

Historical context

In 1950, the nations of Europe were still struggling to overcome the devastation wrought by World War II, which had ended 5 years earlier.

Determined to prevent another such terrible war, European governments concluded that pooling coal and steel production would – in the words of the Declaration – make war between historic rivals France and Germany “not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible”.

It was thought – correctly – that merging of economic interests would help raise standards of living and be the first step towards a more united Europe. Membership of the ECSC was open to other countries.

European Youth Energy Day

This May the EU institutions invite you to a wide range of online and on-site activities across the EU Member States, as well as in the home of the EU institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg. As the 2022 European Year of Youth shines a spotlight on Europe’s young people and with citizens’ voices amplified by the Conference on the Future of Europe there’s never been a better time to come together, discuss the challenges we all face and create a better future for Europe that works for everyone.

Explore what’s on offer online and in person this Europe Day! Check out factsheet for highlights of what’s happening across the EU.

Source: European Union

The Untapped Potential of Bio-Waste in Europe

07.05.2022

garbage-can-ogrnski-otpad-kanta — Photo-illustration: Pixabay

The collection and recycling of bio-waste is key in the development of a sustainable society. After all, we’ll always produce some sort of organic waste, such as food or garden waste. When dumped in landfills, this type of waste decomposes and causes the production of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. However, only 16 percent of the EU’s food waste is currently collected and recycled into a useful product, like organic fertilizer.

Let’s explore the potential of increased collection and recycling of organic waste, and why and how proper management of bio-waste streams can greatly contribute to a circular economy.

What is bio-waste?

The majority of bio-waste generated by households and restaurants consists of organic materials that produce carbon dioxide, water, methane, or other organic molecules. Examples of organic waste include food waste and garden waste.

Food waste can occur for a lot of reasons: bad weather, processing problems, and overproduction can lead to losses before it even makes it to the supermarket, while overbuying, bad planning, overpackaging, and unclear information about what you can and can’t recycle can all contribute to food waste in stores, restaurants, and households. Garden waste refers to plant matter from gardening activities, such as cutting the lawn and removing weeds.

How to recycle bio-waste?

When landfilled, food waste and green waste attract microorganisms, kickstarting the decomposition process. This process generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. To mitigate these emissions and those from incinerating waste, one of the most important first steps is to separate it from other waste streams.

By separating organic waste, we can reduce unnecessary landfilling and incineration, allowing it to be recycled through composting or anaerobic digestion. In some parts of Europe, such as in the highly populated city of Milan, a large percentage of food waste from households and restaurants is already effectively separated, either by separate curbside collection or by waste sorting after collection. Once collected, the biodegradable waste is taken to a local authority municipal waste site or a specialist waste management facility to be turned into fertilizer or biogas.

When managed properly, bio-waste can be turned into nutrient-rich fertilizer, for which there is an ever-increasing market. Besides, it is possible to turn the natural gases that are formed during the fermentation of bio-waste into biogas. This is a renewable fuel that can be used to generate energy and heat.

The benefits of recycling bio-waste

Increasing the efficient recycling of food waste and garden waste makes an enormous difference in climate protection. Recycling bio-waste contributes significantly to circular economy objectives, such as:

Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators

The lack of oxygen in landfills results in the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste, which produces methane. Methane is a 20 times more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide when released into the atmosphere. Recycling organic materials reduces greenhouse gas emissions while conserving natural resources.

Likewise, when waste is incinerated, almost all of it emits carbon dioxide. A large part of the waste to fuel waste-to-energy plants is biomass, such as food waste and paper. It is often claimed that biomass is carbon-neutral. The truth is, however, that this practice emits harmful greenhouse gases just as any other fossil fuel.

Producing organic fertilizers and energy

Besides avoiding greenhouse gas emissions from landfilling and incineration, another major benefit of proper bio-waste management would be the production of high-quality compost and biogas. This can contribute to better soil quality and resource efficiency, as well as increased energy self-sufficiency.

Good quality compost can be used for a wide range of different applications, including agriculture and local parks. Some local authorities even provide this for a low charge, or even for free.

Creating jobs and contributing to local economies

Bio-waste management has considerable potential for expansion, which will have a positive impact on the job market. This is particularly relevant in areas of high unemployment, like in rural areas and areas where collection and recycling rates are currently low.

Increasing recycling rates of other waste streams

Separating bio-waste from residual waste in the collection stage enables increased recycling rates of other waste materials. Recyclables like plastics, glass, paper, and metals are not contaminated as much by food scraps, making them of higher quality, easier to recycle and retain more value when recycled.

Using the full potential of bio-waste

Of course, it isn’t possible to capture and recycle 100 percent of all organic waste. There will always be a margin that might be accidentally sorted wrongly (for example, food still attached to packaging). While this can be addressed with good communication, additional drop-off sites, and even promoting home composting, shortfalls must be accepted to some extent.

By taking into account the percentage of the population living in cities, suburbs and rural areas, current recycling and capture rates, and existing well-functioning schemes, a realistic target for separately collecting bio-waste can be set at 85 percent.

The current recycling rate of bio-waste in Europe is still a long way off. However, the potential is there, and it is up to governments and municipalities to scale their efforts in the near future. After all, the EU’s deadline to make biowaste collection mandatory for all member states by the end of 2023, is quickly approaching.

A bio-waste success story: Milan

Milan provides an excellent example of how residential food waste can be collected. With a population of nearly two million people, Milan is the second-largest city in Italy. After implementing a comprehensive program for separate food waste collection, it is one of the best examples of separate waste collection in European big cities. In 2019, 110 kg of food waste was collected per person, compared to an average of 18 kg in the rest of the EU.

The story of Milan shows that other cities across Europe can follow in its footsteps, even under challenging conditions, as the EU deadline for collecting biowaste separately approaches soon. It illustrates both the possibility of a high collection rate in densely populated cities with a well-designed waste management plan and the benefits of focusing on food waste within the waste management system as a whole.

This article is based on the report ‘Bio-waste generation in the EU: Current capture levels and future potential’ by Zero Waste Europe.

Source: Mission Zero Academy

Luxor Solar Secures the Joint Forces for Solar Global Seals in 5 Regions

06.05.2022

Luxor Solar secures the joint forces seals for Solar Global in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia.

According to the results of the EUPD research analysis in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia, LUXOR Solar was awarded the Joint Forces seals for Solar Global as a TOP PV BRAND in the field of solar modules.

The certificates confirm that the company based in Stuttgart has made an outstanding contribution to local market development in these regions.

“We are very proud of this award because we focus consistently on the needs of our customers in all markets. The fact that we have received the Joint Forces seal for Solar Global 2022 in five regions, shows that we are on the right track with our measures and products. For us, these awards are a confirmation as well as an incentive”, says Volker Leh, Managing Director of Luxor Solar.

The Joint Forces seal for Solar Global recognizes the best players throughout the entire value chain for their outstanding contribution to the development of the PV sector at both national and regional levels. All candidates are identified based on an evaluation model derived from years of research and expertise, taking into account quantitative and qualitative factors, company profile and industry recommendations.

Source: Luxor Solar

EBRD Supports Critical Infrastructure in Zagreb with EUR 50 million Loan

05.05.2022

Foto-ilustracija: Unsplash (Kristijan Arsov)

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a EUR 50 million loan to the City of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia and its largest city, to support its vital public utilities, including water and transport.

The EBRD’s loan will be on-lent as working capital to two critical infrastructure providers: Zagrebacki Holding (ZGH), the municipal holding entity responsible for water supply and wastewater collection, waste management, management and maintenance of public areas and public roads in the city; and Zagrebacki elektricni tramvaj (ZET), the public transport provider in Zagreb and surrounding towns.

This support will meet the liquidity and working capital needs of these critical infrastructure providers, and compensate for temporary revenue losses due to the Covid-19 crisis and the earthquakes that hit the Zagreb area in 2020, causing an estimated EUR 11 billion in damages.

The EBRD Director for Croatia, Victoria Zinchuk, said: “The Bank is very pleased to sign this agreement with Croatia’s capital and to help its further recovery. The EBRD has extensive experience in working with municipal enterprises, both to finance specific projects and to help them improve financial and organisational management, so we hope to continue this cooperation.”

The Mayor of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomasevic, added: “The city of Zagreb welcomes this much-needed financial support and hopes to develop a comprehensive programme of cooperation with the EBRD. We not only want to develop a greener, cleaner Zagreb, but also aim to reform municipal utilities providers, and count on EBRD support in this.”

In the previous project with Zagreb in 2016, the EBRD invested EUR 5.9 million equivalent in local currency into the bonds issued by ZGH, which were fully guaranteed by the City of Zagreb.

Croatia is a key investment destination for the EBRD, where the Bank has invested EUR 4.2 billion to date.

The EBRD finances projects in infrastructure, energy efficiency and security, agriculture and industry, as well those that support smaller businesses. The investments are combined with support for policies that promote a more enabling business environment.

Source: EBRD

Kick-off Ceremony Held for Realization of Alexandroupolis FSRU in Greece

04.05.2022

Gastrade FID Event_photo1 — Foto: Blackwood Communications

The kick-off ceremony for the realization of Gastrade SA’s LNG FSRU facility in Alexandroupolis, Greece, was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the old Storage House of the Alexandroupolis Port Customs.

Once delivered, the FSRU, with a capacity of 153,500 c.m. of LNG, will be moored in the offshore area 17.6 km southwest of the port of Alexandroupolis. It will be connected to the National Natural Gas Transmission System (NNGΤS) of Greece with a 28 km long pipeline, through which the gasified LNG will be transmitted to the markets of Greece, Bulgaria, and the wider region including Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia etc., with the prospect of supplying Ukraine, as well.

The construction and operation of the Alexandroupolis FSRU, Gastrade said, is expected to strengthen the strategic role of Greece as an energy hub for the wider region of Southeastern Europe and offer alternative sources and gas supply routes to the region, improving the energy security of supply and energy autonomy, during challenging times.

According to Gastrade, the project will also make Alexandroupolis an energy gateway for the entire region of Southeastern Europe, highlighting the strategic importance of the city and stimulating the local economy and employment.

The Alexandroupolis FSRU is expected to become operational by the end of 2023, with the contracted regasification capacity reaching already up to 60 percent of its technical capacity of 5.5 billion c.m. per year.

Gastrade has also submitted to the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) an application for a new Independent Natural Gas System (INGS) License, for the project “Thrace INGS”, which will also consist of a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) and will be developed near the first FSRU at the Sea of Thrace, offshore Alexandroupolis.

The Founding Shareholder and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Gastrade, Elmina Copelouzou said: “The energy map is changing. We are now entering the final stage of implementation of the FSRU Alexandroupolis, an important and innovative project for Greece. In a period of high volatility in the geopolitical and energy landscape, with this project, Greece shows Europe that it can respond with firm strategic steps to the uncertainty of the times and, through growth, and offer solutions from which everyone can benefit.

“FSRU Alexandroupolis opens a new energy gateway for Greece and Southeastern Europe, which at a critical moment comes to meet an urgent national and European need. From the acritic city of Alexandroupolis that has embraced this project so much, we make Greece an energy reference point in the region, contributing to energy security and the diversification of supply sources, with benefits for millions of citizens in many different countries.”

At the kickoff ceremony, the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Kiril Petkov, co-signed the special symbolic plaque for the start of the realization of the project.

The event was also attended and addressed by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, the Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovačevski, the US Ambassador, Geoffrey Pyatt, as well as representatives of the local government, including the Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Christos Meteos, and the Mayor of Alexandroupolis, Giannis Zampoukis.

The shareholders of Gastrade SA also participated, namely the Founding Shareholder and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Gastrade, Elmina Copelouzou, the CEO of Gaslog Cyprus Investments Ltd, Paolo Enoizi, the Chairman of DEPA Commercial, Ioannis Papadopoulos and the CEO of the company, Konstantinos Xifaras, the CEO of Bulgartransgaz EAD, Vladimir Malinov, and the CEO of DESFA, Maria Rita Galli.

The Founding Shareholder and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Gastrade, Ms. Elmina Copelouzou noted: “The energy map is changing. We are now entering the final stage of implementation of the FSRU Alexandroupolis, an important and innovative project for Greece. In a period of high volatility in the geopolitical and energy landscape, with this project, Greece shows Europe that it can respond with firm strategic steps to the uncertainty of the times and, through growth, and offer solutions from which everyone can benefit. FSRU Alexandroupolis opens a new energy gateway for Greece and Southeastern Europe, which at a critical moment comes to meet an urgent national and European need. From the acritic city of Alexandroupolis that has embraced this project so much, we make Greece an energy reference point in the region, contributing to energy security and the diversification of supply sources, with benefits for millions of citizens in many different countries”.

The Vice President and CEO of Gastrade, Mr. Konstantinos Sifnaios, stressed that: “The strategic and economic necessity, but also the importance of the project of the LNG Station of Alexandroupolis is more than obvious in the new energy landscape. With this very important project that has brought together the countries living in this neighbourhood of Europe, promoting cooperation, solidarity and ultimately peace in the region, we are strengthening regional energy security, energy liquidity, security and the well-being of citizens throughout the region of SE Europe. We would like to thank our shareholders, who are the cornerstones of overall success, as well as a large network of organizations and people who contributed to the launch of the Alexandroupolis LNG Station and of course the central Government and personally the Prime Minister of the country for the unwavering and substantial support to the project. Alexandroupolis is the gateway and Bulgaria is the connecting link of the supply chain that this project comes to supply, on the way to Serbia and Romania. The second FSRU, which was licensed by RAE last Thursday, allows for the further extension of this chain to Moldova and Ukraine. With these two projects, we are contributing to the creation of a real regional energy hub in the region that will strengthen the economy, security and cooperation”.

From his side, the CEO of Gaslog Cyprus Investments Ltd, Mr. Paolo Enoizi, stated: “Everyone in GasLog is extremely proud for our participation in the Alexandroupolis FSRU project which is kicked-off today here in Alexandroupolis. Τhe tragedy currently unfolding in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of LNG not just as fuel that will enable the transition to a lower emissions world, but also as a critical element of many countries’ energy security plans. Such security is only delivered by a substantial investment in infrastructure, which nowadays comes at a cost and a delivery time that, in comparison, shows the foresight of the Gastrade founders, the Government of Greece and the various shareholders that had been planning for this investment well in advance. GasLog as a leading LNG shipping provider has contributed to the overall FSRU specification, its design and eventually its construction and will deliver the physical FSRU at Alexandroupolis anchorage by the end of 2023. GasLog‘s experienced teams onboard and ashore will manage safe and reliable operations of the unit for the years to come”.

The Chairman of DEPA Commercial S.A, Mr. Ioannis Papadopoulos, and the CEO, Mr. Konstantinos Xifaras, jointly stated that: “The Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal, being the largest energy project in Greece in recent years, is a strategic investment that will contribute decisively to the secure supply of natural gas for our country. It enhances Greece’s geopolitical position and role as an energy hub for the Southeastern Mediterranean, since this investment is being implemented at a time when the role of LNG in the natural gas market is already considerably amplified. DEPA Commercial’s involvement in the project, confirms its leading role in οur country, demonstrating in practice that it is the driving force behind energy developments in Greece and Southeastern Europe”.

The CEO of Bulgartransgaz EAD, Mr. Vladimir Malinov, noted: “The importance of the Alexandroupolis Independent Natural Gas System as a new energy gate is key to Southeast Europe. The terminal will provide the necessary additional quantities of natural gas, offering access to producers from around the world and connectivity with the appropriate supply routes to all interested users in the region. The level of booked capacity and the interest of traders and consumers prove both the strategic importance of the terminal and its economic efficiency. Thanks to the terminal, Bulgaria, Greece and neighbouring countries will be able to take full advantage of the growing LNG market and the security and competitive prices it provides. Access to alternative gas supplies, from the US, Qatar, Egypt and other countries, will ensure competitive gas prices for these countries. The implementation of the project will strengthen diversification of natural gas sources and will stimulate competition for the benefit of business and end users, while growing liquidity through access to LNG will accelerate the process of decarbonisation in the energy sector. I am glad that we are working together for the success of the project”.

The CEO of DESFA S.A, Mrs. Maria Rita Galli, stated: “The Alexandroupolis FSRU comes to establish Greece as a country with a leading role in regional energy developments, decisively strengthening, amidst a challenging international landscape, the energy security of Greece and the wider region. The interconnection of this strategically important project with the existing and the new export routes to Bulgaria and North Macedonia, through DESFA’s network, will allow for the increase of the country’s exports to the markets of Southeastern and Central Europe, further establishing Greece as an energy hub. DESFA contributes to this project with its leading expertise and its extensive know how on building and successfully operating a regassification terminal since more than 20 years, remaining committed to the development of high value-added energy infrastructure, that strengthen security of supply while

Source: Blackwood Communications

The Infrastructure as the Biggest Challange

03.05.2022

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In Serbia, during 2021, a total of 113 electric vehicles were sold, which has not affected the disturbing fact that more than 80 per cent of the total vehicle fleet consists of used cars older than ten years. The Government of Serbia has, once again, adopted the Decree on the conditions and manner of conducting a subsidized purchase of new electric and hybrid vehicles. We talked to Mr Milan Belin, the president of the Serbian Association of Vehicle and Spare Parts Importers, to find out if we are finally ready to embrace the changes or dismiss them because of what we are used to do.

EP: Sales of electric vehicles are globally on the rise year after year as part of the combating climate change strategy. How would you assess the traffic electrification process in Serbia so far? Why are Serbian citizens still having a hard time when faced with a decision to buy an electric vehicle (EV)?

Milan Belin: Electrification is a part of a very important strategy that brings global measures to reduce and prevent the greenhouse effects. As one of the big polluters, the automotive industry is adapting to changes, maybe even faster than we can accept. Electrification is related to infrastructural changes, and I primarily refer to the EV charger network, as well as raising awareness that these vehicles pollute less. In addition to electric, we have hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles that have transitional technologies since they do not depend on the charger network whatsoever. Let’s not forget to mention that electric vehicles are still a bit more expensive, but not so much more expensive than their diesel competitors. However, we also face great ignorance and distrust in new technologies, in addition to our infrastructure, which is still underdeveloped. Yes, the sales numbers are picking up, but those numbers are still small.

In focus:

EP: How many electric vehicles were sold on our market last year and do you consider that number satisfactory? Also, have subsidies for the purchase of electric and hybrid cars given the desired results so far? How many of those who applied managed to get subsidies?

Milan Belin: The data show that in 2021, 113 electric vehicles were sold, of which 71 were passenger vehicles and 41 were light commercial vehicles. Compared to 2020, when 30 electric passenger vehicles were sold only, the increase is more than obvious. Additionally, hybrid models are also subsidized, and sales data show an increase of more than 100 per cent. The subsidies certainly encourage sales, but perhaps more importantly, raise awareness that the purchase of environmentally friendly vehicles has support and makes sense in the long run.

EP: What are the obstacles EV importers and distributors are faced with? How do you comment on the reports by the importers about the deficit in the vehicles supply and the declining stock?

Milan Belin: The biggest challenge in the placement of electric vehicles for our importers is certainly infrastructure. By that, I mean the internal infrastructure of authorized dealers and service technicians, as well as the public network of chargers. The sale of electric vehicles requires serious investment and preparation in maintenance and charging infrastructure. With these conditions, we still cannot rely on sales, and it is impossible to estimate the return on investment. It is one of the reasons why even manufacturers do not put pressure on the importers here to introduce new electric models to this market. However, it will inevitably happen because most new models coming out are electric.

On the other hand, the vehicle deficit was caused by unforeseen circumstances caused by the pandemic. Due to closures in most countries, the slowdown in production has led to the cancellation of orders for parts intended for installation in vehicles. In particular, we are talking about microchips, or semiconductors, which are an essential part of the final product. It is estimated that any model today includes between 1,300 and 1,500 semiconductors on average. As microchips are being incorporated into almost all electronic products today, we have increased demand and insufficient production. Once the car production started to return to its course slowly, there was a shortage because suppliers negotiated the placement of their products with others. So, our situation is that the production is still slow, and it is not possible to make vehicle stock.

Interviewed by: Milica Marković

Read the story in the new issue of the Energy portal Magazine ELECTROMOBILITY.

Public Fast-Charging Infrastructure Like Tripping Point for the E-Mobility Revolution

02.05.2022

What came first, the chicken or the egg? We do not have the right answer to this question! What is the condition for the development of e-Mobility: a publicly available network of fast chargers or an affordable price for electric cars and an increase in the number of their users (customers)?

The answer to this second question is obvious: the development of the network or infrastructure of fast chargers is one of the main conditions (in addition to lowering the still high prices of electric cars) for the faster development of e-Mobility and the mass transition to this type of transport. The fear of an empty electric car battery while driving, and far from any charging options, is largely present (I witnessed the same during a test drive of an electric car when, due to works, the highway lane on the side where the gas station is, was closed with the only charger on the route I drove). At the same time, your gaze is focused on the battery status indicator and the number of kilometers to the next charging point.

Clearly, home and workplace charging are not only the primary charging options for today but also in the near future. However, suppose we want to increase the acceptance of e-Mobility and make e-cars more of a mainstream means of transportation. In that case, we will need to set up comprehensive public fast charging networks. And as a recent study, commissioned by the German BMVI (Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur), predicts, public charging will be one of the three most important pillars for a successful e-Mobility environment in 2030.

In focus:

According to the study, around 41 per cent of the total amount of energy needed for charging in Germany would be used at private charging points, but approximately 32 per cent of publicly accessible charging points will nearly cover the same amount of energy. The remaining 27 per cent will be used for charging points at workplaces and in company parking lots.

However, a couple of items should be singled out here. Firstly, there are users of electric cars who do not have the option of charging the battery at home or work. Secondly, there are users who travel many kilometers per day and thirdly, battery technology is progressing, which allows a charging power of up to 300 kW and a voltage of up to 1000 V. Even if the charging capacities of most electric cars are still limited today, they will be able to accept higher charging power in the future. In this context, public networks – fast-charging infrastructure are becoming increasingly important.

And what that infrastructure will look like? In addition to individual quick charging options, e.g. in city car parks or supermarkets, there is a trend of public charging stations “hubs” for fast charging – a kind of electric version of the gas station. Ideally, these charging stations are located in city centers, infrastructural intersections, or along highways where, e.g. ten or more e-cars can charge quickly at the same time, along with options for drivers to be busy with something while waiting for about 15 minutes to recharge their pet’s battery, such as cafes or shops. To meet these market demands, last year Siemens launched its new fast charger called SICHARGE D with a maximum power of 300kW.

Modernly designed and robust, it is suitable for highways and city fast-charging stations, city parking lots, as well as shopping malls, airports or railway stations and provides high charging efficiency, scalable charging power and dynamic energy sharing when charging multiple electric cars simultaneously. With a constant charging efficiency of over 95.5 per cent and a peak efficiency of 96 per cent, the new SICHARGE D charger ensures that almost all of the electricity generated is delivered to the car being charged.

For customers, this means reduced operating costs. Additionally, the charger is designed to meet the future technological development of electric vehicles and their batteries. The charging capacities of most of today’s electric cars are limited. Still, the new charger will be able to accept higher charging power in the future as well as higher charging voltage ranges. SICHARGE D has a scalable charging power of up to 300 kW. Since the base power of the charger is 140 kW, it can be upgraded through “plug-and-play” modules up to a maximum capacity of 300 kW (PowerUp option).

The charger supports voltages between 150 and 1000 V and currents up to 1000 A on all DC sockets. It allows full loads for future 800 V battery charging electric cars and most of today’s electric vehicles with lower charging voltage values. The number of electric cars is growing slowly, so today’s investments in infrastructure are challenging. With the option to expand SICHARGE D chargers with two external dispensers (additional charging ports the same charger – ConnectPlus option), investors can determine the time of investment in extensions according to market requirements.

The standard configuration has two DC sockets (AC socket is optional), while the maximum number of DC sockets is 4 pcs. achieved by an additional installation of the mentioned dispensers. This allows 5 electric cars to be charged simultaneously on this charger (4 on DC sockets and 1 on AC sockets). The new charger combines these features with dynamic parallel charging (FullDPA option – Dynamic Power Allocation). It means that the charger considers the individual power demand of each connected electric car and automatically adjusts the charging process to the technology of each battery and charging status. This ensures that all connected electric cars get the maximum power available from the charger without any additional manual intervention.

Prepared by: Dejan Milovanović

Read the story in the new issue of the Energy portal Magazine ELECTROMOBILITY.

Let’s Listen To What The Wind Tells Us

30.04.2022

The language of the wind is simple. However, although every whistle tells us “healthy environment”, “unlimited green kilowatts”, and “energy stability”, investments in dirty technologies and fossil fuels are still going on.

The activities of the WindEurope Association are becoming more and more important; they are the activities of those who listened to what the wind was saying and are now committed to harmonizing national policies with the needs of the wind industry. We spoke with WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson about longterm plans for wind energy in Europe and the obstacles that may be found on the way to the goal, the link between green energy and electromobility, as well as the potential of wind in our country.

EP: Europe gets about 16 per cent of its electricity from wind, while ambitious plans for 2050 say that 50 per cent of its electricity will come from wind. Is this feasible, and how?

Giles Dickson: The European Commission’s decarbonization scenarios estimate that half of all electricity by 2050 will come from wind. To fully understand the size of this challenge, one also has to see that today electricity is only 25 per cent of all energy used in Europe. This will change. Today our cars run on gasoline, and our boilers are heated with fossil fuels. In the future, these processes will be electric. Direct electrification will account for 57 per cent of all energy used in Europe by 2050. Another 18 per cent will come from indirect electrification with renewable hydrogen and its derivates. The European wind industry is getting ready to accelerate the expansion of both onshore and offshore wind massively. By 2050 we will need 1,000 GW of onshore wind and 300 GW of offshore wind. This is up from less than 200 GW today. The main challenge will be getting permits.

In focus:

EP: In November, the Electric City conference was held in Copenhagen. In addition to wind energy, electromobility was also discussed, and this is also the topic of this issue of the Energy Portal magazine. Where is the connection between wind energy and electromobility?

Giles Dickson: The connection between wind energy and electromobility is clear. The whole idea of switching from today’s internal combustion engines, running on petrol and diesel, to electric vehicles is to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector. Charging an electric vehicle with electricity from dirty lignite plants is complete nonsense. The expansion of renewables in general, and wind energy, in particular, is essential to the success and acceptance of electric vehicles. Let me be clear: renewable electricity is the way forward for individual transport. Renewable hydrogen will remain scarce for years to come. We must always remember that direct electrification is the most energy-efficient way to decarbonize. We should only use these valuable e-fuels in those sectors that cannot be electrified directly. First, we must replace the current applications of fossil hydrogen. Then we should focus on the “hard to abate” sectors like aviation, shipping, and industry.

EP: Do you have data on electromobility in Europe? How many electric vehicles are used, and how many chargers are available?

Giles Dickson: The share of battery-electric vehicles in new car sales has grown continuously over the past few years. For the first time in 2020, electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrids) made up a 10 per cent share of new sales. Just one year later, in 2021, this share has risen to 25 per cent, meaning that one out of four cars sold in Europe was electric. Diesel and petrol car sales are declining. And this will only continue over time. The European Commission has proposed an effective ban on fossil-fuel vehicles from 2035. Charging infrastructure is also expanding. Germany, for example, almost doubled the number of charging points to more than 50,000 in just two years. It is important to mention that electrification is not only a solution for cars. Companies like Volvo and MAN invest heavily in electric trucks, Rolls-Royce, DHL, and Wisk are experimenting with electric planes, and Norway has launched the world’s biggest electric ferry.

Interviewed by: Milica Marković

Read the story in the new issue of the Energy portal Magazine ELECTROMOBILITY.

Climate Impact of Flying Could Be Two Thirds Higher Than Thought

29.04.2022

aircraft-avion — Photo-illustration: Pixabay

Photo-illustration: Unsplash (Pascal Meier)

The EU’s proposed green aviation law overlooks the true climate cost of flying, with the non-CO2 effects of air travel producing two to four times the impact of carbon emissions, a Green MEP has said.

Ciarán Cuffe, a Green MEP who is shadow rapporteur for the ReFuelEU Aviation file in the European Parliament’s transport committee, has called for the EU’s clean aviation fuels law to be amended to include so-called non-CO2 effects.

This includes the release of soot and harmful gases, including sulphur and nitrogen oxide, as well as water vapour, from jet engines.

At high altitudes, these emissions can cause the formation of contrails, which have a net warming effect much larger than CO2, according to a 2020 EU study.

The emissions can also damage human health, which is of particular concern to those living in the vicinity of airports.

“We know that the non CO2 effects of aviation represent two thirds of the sector’s overall climate impact, but it remains unregulated,” said Cuffe.

“It’s not credible to delay by another decade and rely solely on voluntary industry efforts. This hasn’t worked up until now, and it won’t work in the future,” he added.

The Irish MEP has tabled an amendment mandating a progressive reduction of the aromatic and sulphur content of aviation fuels, two elements responsible for much of the non-CO2 pollution released by planes.

Under Cuffe’s amendment, aromatics would be capped at 8 per cent of kerosene by 1 June 2023, down from the standard of roughly 20 per cent at present.

Source: EURACTIV.com

Greenpeace: We need #CleanAirNow

28.04.2022

industrija zagađenje — Foto-ilustracija: Unsplash (Patrick Hendry)

Air pollution is the root cause of many serious health problems. During the week of World Health Day, from April 7 – April 10, citizens around the world took to the streets to highlight the impact of air pollution on their health and on the planet.

Though they were unified in their call for #CleanAirNOW, citizens demanded localized solutions to the air pollution crisis, such as creating dedicated public bus lanes, upgrading national PM2.5 standards, and strengthening transboundary haze regulation.

Last year the World Health Organization (WHO) strengthened its air quality guidelines for the first time in 15 years.

Unfortunately, the reality is that 97 per cent of global cities failed to meet the guidelines last year, according to IQAir’s 2021 World Air Quality report. Moreover, many cities around the world suffer from a lack of available air quality data.

Science tells us that there is no safe level of air pollution exposure. Air pollution is responsible for many chronic diseases, including asthma, heart disease and stroke.

Our health cannot wait. It is time for governments around the world to take action. Clean energy and equitable mobility solutions, including public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure, are necessary to tackle both air pollution and the climate crisis.

Sign the petition: We must phase out climate-wrecking fossil fuels . Together, let’s demand innovative, sustainable solutions. Join the clean air movement, for our health, our future and for our planet.

Source: Greenpeace

Belgrade’s Motorshow Belgrade 12 – 15 May

27.04.2022

sajam automobile — Foto: Beogradski sajam

The Belgrade Car Show is an event that everyone is looking forward to. The Covid pandemic has led to the cancellation of this event in 2020 and 2021 to the great disappointment of both exhibitors and visitors. New technologies, electric cars and hybrids will be the focus of this year’s fair.

According to the organizers of this year’s car show, there is a great interest of participants, media, experts, and the public, both in the country and region.

“Practically, after a three-year break, the upcoming event means the continuation of the sequel of car and motorcycle shows at the Belgrade Fair. The last Car and Motorcycle Show was held in 2019, and in 2020, ten days before the start, a fully prepared event was canceled due to a pandemic” says the Belgrade Fair.

This year’s car show in one segment will significantly differ from the previous ones. The automotive industry is at a major technological milestone but at the same time in great trouble. In general, the demand for new vehicles currently exceeds the existing supply. Due to problems with the supply of some key components (semiconductors – chips, but also aluminum parts), there was a big delay in the finalization of production and the lack of new vehicles on the global market. Delivery deadlines are uncertain, they are getting longer and longer, and are often broken.

“Due to the current situation, importers and distributors of vehicles at this year’s Car Show, unlike previous editions, do not prioritize the affirmation of the sale of new cars. They give priority to presenting environmentally advanced vehicles, electric models, hybrids, light hybrids and new vehicle models with conventional propulsion (petrol and diesel), which are supposed to have been improved in terms of reducing the emission of harmful exhaust materials”, the organizers state.

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Car and motorcycle shows are primarily business events but also media attractions. Thus, the visitors of this event will have the opportunity to enjoy the attractive accompanying contents. Some of them have become traditional over time, such as the test drive of electric motorcycles and bicycles on specially arranged training grounds, the skills test for safe driving and prize games, as well as the selection for the Car Show Miss.

Keeping in mind the changed concept and format of the event, the Belgrade Fair expects great interest from the professional public in organizing accompanying professional events on more than current issues of environmentally advanced technologies and their application in the automotive industry in the function of environmental protection. The Car and Motorcycle Show organizers are preparing the event with the conviction that the epidemiological situation will not be a reason for cancellation.

During the Car show, all necessary protective measures will be taken that, according to the recommendations of the competent institutions, are appropriate for manifestations of a mass character.

The price of an individual ticket for the Car Show will be 400 RSD, for organized group visits 20 and more visitors 300 RSD per person, and students and pupils will pay 200 RSD per person during the organized visit. The parking price is 150 RSD per hour, the maximum daily price of the parking is 750 RSD.

Prepared by: Milica Radičević

Read the story in the new issue of the Energy portal Magazine ELECTROMOBILITY.

ABB to Power World’s First Hybrid-Electric Biomass Fuel Carriers

26.04.2022

Conceptual-graphic-image-of-ROBOSHIP--image-credit--ROBOSHIP — Foto: ABB

The Japanese Shipowners’ Association has announced that the Japanese shipping industry will take on the challenge of 2050 net zero GHG. One of its most significant initiatives is e5 Lab Inc., a consortium comprising Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd., Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation, with the purpose of developing renewably powered commercial ships.

Addressing the decarbonization challenges facing Japan’s ocean shipping and maritime industries, e5 Lab has recently unveiled ROBOSHIP – a design for a biomass fuel carrier, powered by a fully standardized, electric propulsion system to attain zero emission operations at harbour. Built by Honda Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., the 70-meter length, 499-gross ton carrier will be equipped with ABB’s complete modularized electrical propulsion package, enabling it to utilize multiple energy sources for optimized operational efficiency and emissions-free operations. Additional benefits of the system include reduced noise and vibration, lower maintenance costs, and improved steering capabilities that make pier docking and undocking operations easier.

“The collaboration with ABB has been beyond our expectations in delivering world-leading technology and efficiency, the ultimate in safety and reliability, specific size and weight reductions, that is unique to coastal vessels.” said Mr. Yasumasa Suetsugu, Chief Technology Officer, e5 Lab. “Furthermore, the high digital compatibility will help reduce both operations and maintenance costs. Our goal is to make a significant contribution to resolving the environmental challenges and reducing crew workload which face coastal shipping in Japan.”

Mr. Masao Akamatsu, President, IHI Power Systems, commented: “Our marine power systems team chose to work with ABB based on their excellent global reputation as an integrator of marine electrical systems and reliable, high quality products and services.”

“We are honored to have been selected for this groundbreaking project that will play a significant part in the efforts to decarbonize Japanese shipping,” said Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine & Ports. “Electric-powered ships are key to the shipping industry’s sustainable future – and we take pride in providing our customers with highly efficient electric propulsion solutions that are compliant with today’s regulations and allow integrating with emissions-free energy sources in the future.”

ABB’s award-winning Onboard DC Grid™ power distribution system is modular and can be built to suit various vessel types – from largest ocean-going ships to smaller lower-power vessels operating over shorter distances and on inland waterways. The solution future-proofs ships to draw on clean energy sources for zero-emissions operations – without compromising speed or sailing range. Onboard DC Grid™ also reduces the footprint of the electrical equipment by eliminating the need for bulky transformers and main switchboards. This creates more space for cargo, provides greater flexibility in the positioning of system components on board the vessel and increases payload capacity.

ABB’s full scope of supply includes a standard system package comprising the hardware for electric propulsion, including propulsion motors, DC switchboards, energy storage batteries and generators, and ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System for continuous monitoring and remote support.

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

ABB’s Process Automation business is a leader in automation, electrification and digitalization for the process and hybrid industries. We serve our customers with a broad portfolio of products, systems, and end-to-end solutions, including our # 1 distributed control system, software, and lifecycle services, industry-specific products as well as measurement and analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. As the global #2 in the market, we build on our deep domain expertise, diverse team and global footprint, and are dedicated to helping our customers increase competitiveness, improve their return on investment and run safe, smart, and sustainable operations. go.abb/processautomation

Source: ABB

The Future of Solar Energy in Europe

25.04.2022

solar_power_plant_solarna_elektrana — Foto-ilustracija: Pixabay

Photo: Courtesy of Walburga Hemetsberger

SolarPower Europe is the leading European association for solar energy, founded in 1985. This association represent over 250 companies and organizations across the entire solar value chain; from solar manufacturers, to installers and national associations. To become a member of SolarPower Europe, you must complete our online application, and the final approval is given by the SolarPower Europe Board. We discussed the benefits of the membership in the Association with Walburga Hemetsberger, the CEO of SolarPower Europe

EP: SolarPower Europe aims to achieve that more energy is generated by solar than any other energy source by 2030. How can policy makers, society and companies get involved in accomplishing this goal? Which strategies and tools does SolarPower Europe use to promote clean energy?

Walburga Hemetsberger: Our mission is to ensure more energy is generated solar than any other energy sources by 2030 – and we need all hands-on deck to achieve this goal! Policymakers can help towards this goal by enacting the best possible frameworks for solar to thrive (pro-solar legislation). One example is the capital of Vienna, where the city government has announced that solar must be installed on all new buildings, which will increase rates of solar deployment. Companies can get involved by opting for solar and renewable energy to power their operations. IKEA for example has installed solar on 370 of their store and warehouse locations worldwide. The wider society can contribute to this goal by installing solar on their homes and businesses. Solar is today the lowest-cost energy technology and will save on electricity bills and is good for the planet. At SolarPower Europe, we promote solar energy through our advocacy, campaigns and initiatives to provide information and raise awareness on a variety of topics that are critical to the growth of our technology.

EP: You have so many campaigns that you run. Which one would you highlight as the most important one and why? How do you measure the success of your campaigns?

Walburga Hemetsberger: SolarPower Europe leads campaigns on the most important issues for the European solar sector. In 2017, SolarPower Europe launched the ‘Small is Beautiful’ campaign, a campaign to support small-scale renewable installations in Europe which were at risk in the then EU Clean Energy Package negotiations. Our aim was to safeguard regulatory incentives such as priority dispatch for small-scale installations on homes, schools 49 and hospitals – key drivers of the European energy transition. SolarPower Europe lead a group of 17 partners, including renewable energy associations, mayors of cities, cooperatives, property owners and construction associations and we were ultimately able to safeguard priority dispatch for small-scale renewables installations in Europe – a huge victory for renewables!

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EP: How can solar energy help delivering the European Green Deal?

Walburga Hemetsberger: Solar can really be the engine that drives the European Green Deal. To be climate-neutral by 2050, Europe needs a massive renewable transition. With incredible benefits, solar shines through as the key part of this transition.

Photo-illustration: Unsplash (Andreas Gucklhorn)

Solar is the most flexible energy source, and can be installed on your home, school, business – the possibilities are endless. 25 percent of EU energy demand could be met by solar on buildings alone. As the most low-cost energy solution, solar can so can also tackle energy poverty and protect households and businesses from fossil-fuel driven energy price hikes.

The solar market is growing exponentially – 2021 was the best year of European solar ever with 25.9 GW capacity connected to the grid. Even cautious scenarios predict that the capacity of EU solar installations will double within four years, reaching 327.6 GW by 2025. This massive growth potential will support the huge renewable transition needed.

EP: Using solar energy in agriculture is gaining popularity all over the globe. SolarPower Europe released the Agrisolar Best Practise Guidelines in order to shed light on the main business models and benefits of Agrisolar. Can you tell us more about Guidelines and what are your predections when it comes to development of agrisolar projects by 2050?

Walburga Hemetsberger: Our Agrisolar Best Practice Guidelines seek to demonstrate how agriculture and solar can complement each other, while delivering a much-needed boost to rural development. Agriculture is particularly vulnerable to climate change, but also contributes to carbon emissions – the sector is the second highest emitter in the EU after energy.

Solar power tackles the wider issue of climate change, and at farm level can be used to protect crops and animals from extreme temperatures and improve biodiversity. There are a number of success stories within our Best Practice Guidelines, such as sophisticated, temperature-sensitive, agri-PV installations that rotate to shelter grapevines from strong sun, while generating power for hundreds of local homes. We can only expect the agri-PV segment to grow as farmers and solar companies realise the enormous potential for collaboration.

Interviewed by: Nevena Đukić

Read the story in the new issue of the Energy portal Magazine ELECTROMOBILITY.

When the Plain Grows Green

23.04.2022

ravnica-njiva — Foto-ilustracija: Unsplash (Chris Spalton)

Numerous accomplished renewable energy projects (RES), as well as those that are still in their infancy, are proof of Vojvodina’s potential in this sector. We discussed with Ognjen Bjelić, the provincial secretary for energy, construction and transport, whether there is possibility for development of every type of RES on the plain, what investors can expect and what projects are currently in progress.

EP: The territory of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina has proven to be an extremely suitable area for the development of RES projects. Out of 398 MW, 397.5 MW is in the territory under your jurisdiction, and many more gigawatts are in the process of instalment. Do you know how many permits and require- mentsthe PS has issued?

Ognjen Bjelić: The stated data of 397.5 MW refers to the installed power of wind farms built in the territory of the AP of Vojvodina. Along with it, we must not forget other sources, especially the developing biogas plants. The Provincial Secretariat issues construction permits for power plants above 10 MW and for facilities above 50 m. More than 200 different requests of RES investors have been resolved in the previous period, and it is interesting that there are many investors who are just getting ready to begin with the construction, which shows that electricity production in Vojvodina will be significantly increased.

EP: During the last few months, we have witnessed that a suspicion has been raised of the need to invest in RES, what is your position on the matter?

Ognjen Bjelić: I’d say that there is no doubt that we are in need for the investment, rather there are different views on the role of public companies and state institutions in this process. Having different opinions is a positive thing and will certainly lead to more potential solutions from which it will be possible to choose the best one for our country. There are problems and the solution certainly lies in adjusting the electric power system to the increase of the share of renewable energy sources. I believe that public companies and institutions will find a model through which the burden of that adjustment will not endanger the electricity stability of the system, which will give investors clear guidelines regarding the direction of the planned development in electricity production.

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EP: What energy potentials does Vojvodina have?

Ognjen Bjelić: The Provincial Secretariat prepared the Geothermal Atlas of Vojvodina, as well as the Study on Geothermal Potentials of Vojvodina, whilst through cooperation on the GOSPEL project, the potential places for the development of deep geothermal energy were identified. Three zones in Vojvodina offer great opportunities for heat production by exploiting geothermal fluid at a minimum temperature of 55-60 °C. When the temperature levels are sufficient, this heat may be converted into electricity. These areas include the towns of Subotica, Sremska Mitrovica and Kikinda. The first two were chosen because of the possibility of thermal energy valorisation, and the last one for the possibility of producing electricity from a geothermal source.

Photo-illustration: Unsplash (Karsten Würth)

In the field of solar energy, a Study on the Assessment of the Total Solar Potential with a Solar Atlas has been prepared. The number of sun hours in Vojvodina ranges from slightly less than 2,000 hours (western part) to 2,100 hours (eastern part) per annum. During the following period, the Secretariat will be committed to the improvement of data at the level of micro-locations, i.e. to the development of local cadastres (or registrars) in which locations will be processed, from the aspect of solar energy, documentation planning and connection possibilities. This way, investors will be given a clear picture of the potential and profitability of the investments.

Locks on the river Tisa, as well as the sluices on the DTD Hydro system, have potential for hydropower plants’ deve- lopment, not to mention the use of crop residues and corn as biofuel, since their potential is obvious.

EP: Apart from RES projects, there is also thermal power plant Pančevo in Vojvodina. What is the significance of that infrastructure facility?

Ognjen Bjelić: Thermal power plant Pančevo is a steam-gas thermal power plant with a capacity of 200 MW that is natural gas-fired power plant. This investment is significant due to its capacity and the increase in the share of gas power plants in the power system. Gas power plants are one of the transnational solution options and currently they also serve as a support for the conventional coal – fired thermal power plants. The Provincial Government has good cooperation with the EBRD in terms of energy efficiency. Recently, a document was signed suggesting energy efficiency improvement in eighty buildings.

The Provincial Secretariat, in cooperation with the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, has prepared detailed energy audits for 94 facilities, concurrently with the process of drafting detailed energy audits. At the end of last year, the Assembly of Vojvodina adopted the text of Pre Financing Agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which defined conditions for contracting loans and implementation of energy rehabilitation projects, thus defining the framework for contracting loans and withdrawing donations. In the next month, in cooperation with the EBRD, we will start developing conceptual solutions for 80 public buildings, and upon the completion of the conceptual solutions, the procedure of selecting the contractor who will prepare the preliminary design, obtain a decision on approval for works and carry out energy rehabilitation of the facility, will commence. The manner of conducting the procedure will be proposed by the consultants, according to the procedures of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Interviewed by: Danijela Isailović

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The Solution For the Future of Sustainable Transport

22.04.2022

The world’s metropolises are taking sure steps to improve and accelerate the complete transition to electric vehicles with innovative solutions. Intensive work on the promotion of electric vehicles, affects the growth of the number of these cars that we find more and more on the streets. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), about three million electric cars were sold in 2020. There was also a turnaround, as for the first time Europe overtook China, which has been the world’s largest market for these vehicles so far.

There is optimism in the competent institutions in our country. Subsidies for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles are expected to continue to contribute to the further development of electromobility.

In order for drivers of electric cars to participate in traffic without hindrance, it is necessary to develop the accompanying charging infrastructure. As the number of electric vehicles grows, so does the need for more electric chargers. This was recognized by the company charge&GO, which in partnership with Enel X, a member of the global business line of the Enel Group, is working on the development of this network.

Enel Group is one of the leaders in energy transformation, both in Europe and in the world. They are recognizable by the fact that they create simple, easily acceptable and efficient solutions from complex technologies that enable sustainable growth and development. Such solutions include Enel X electric chargers.

Unique solutions under the ENEL X brand, based on the principles of the circular economy, provide customers in many countries with an alternative model that respects the principles of environmental protection. Chargers get the necessary energy from renewable energy sources, while the parts can be reused. Thus, many Enel X chargers in Italy, which are owned by this company, are powered exclusively by green energy sources. The expert team of this company is working on innovative solutions for the reuse of lithium-ion batteries to reduce pollution caused by their disposal.

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Enel X – Smart charging solutions for electric vehicles

The 22 kW JuiceBox charger is a safe and compact charging solution. An additional benefit is that this charger is made of recycled plastic. LEDs allow the user to always clearly see the charging status of their electric car.

Among Enel X’s latest innovations is the state-of-the-art JuicePole charger, which allows two electric vehicles to 71 charge their batteries up to 40 percent in just 30 minutes. Charging session data is available on the clear LED screen at all times, and RFID identification technology allows users to authorize on the charger using an RFID smart card.

In our country, charge&GO is working on equipping the FCA Serbia dealer network with the chargers of our partner Enel X. The new Juice Box model PRO Enel X chargers are installed at their dealers, AutoGarant in Preljina and Auto Mig in Nis.

AutoGarant has two Juice Box PRO models of 22 kW and Juice Box PRO cellular – 7.4 kW. While in Auto Mig there is Juice Box PRO cellular – 22 kW, as well as two models Juice Box model PRO – 22 kW.

Among the car dealers who have installed chargers of this company are AK Kompresor, Auto kuća-Kole, AK Stojanov Novi Sad, Nikom auto Kragujevac and others.

We remind you that the company FCA Serbia in Kragu- jevac also installed the Enel X electric charger in the area of its factory.

While the network of these innovative chargers for electric vehicles of a well-known Italian brand is expanding in our country, we expect a big step forward this year when it comes to the number of electric vehicles on our roads. Judging by the interest of our citizens in subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles, it seems that we will witness that turn towards the electric future on domestic roads.

Prepared by: Tamara Zjačić

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