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World may have crossed solar power 'tipping point', says study
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, finds that solar photovoltaics (PV) is likely to become the dominant power source before 2050 – even without support from more ambitious climate policies.
ENERGO: Grids could be weak link in energy transition
Grids could be weak link in energy transition
Efforts to tackle climate change and ensure reliable supplies of electricity could be put at risk unless policy-makers and companies quickly take action to improve and expand the world’s electricity grids, according to a new report by the IEA.
Iran begins building 100-MW solar farm in Yazd
Iran has broken ground on a 100-MW solar farm in the central Yazd province with an investment of €60mn. The country seeks to overcome a lingering power shortage affecting its industries.
French Voltalia completes 140-MW Karavasta solar plant in Albania
Located in the southern Fier district, the Karavasta solar plant is Albania's largest and holds the distinction of being the biggest in the entire Western Balkans. The project is estimated to cost €135mn.
Fuel element removal completed at Krško NPP
The Krško nuclear power plant in Slovenia has wrapped up preparations for extracting fuel elements from the reactor vessel. All 121 core fuel elements will be transferred to the Spent Fuel Pool shortly.
Ljubljana municipality embarks on €5mn ambitious solar project
The Municipality of Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, has taken a significant stride towards sustainable energy solutions with a ground-breaking deal signed with energy services providers Energetika Ljubljana, Resalta and RES ERP.
Boljevac municipality plans 236-MW Cestobrodica wind farm
Kosovo to issue public call for 150 MW of wind-based electricity generation in 2024
The government of Kosovo has decided to initiate an additional auction in 2024, aiming to attract private investments in 150 MW of wind-based electricity generation, the Economy Ministry announced on October 16.
Baku and Beijing agreed on co-operation in the energy sector
Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov, who is on a visit to China as part of the Belt and Road International Cooperation Forum, held a meeting with the head of the National Energy Administration of China, Zhang Jianhua.
Romania asks EC for more time to replace coal-fired plants
Romania will ask the European Commission to accept amending the calendar drafted for the replacement of the coal-fired power plants at Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CEO), Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja said.
Ukraine struggles to pay a growing $820mn debt owed to green energy producers
The Ukrainian government is struggling to pay the outstanding UAH30bn ($820mn) of growing debt it has run up with the producers of renewable energy.
Mongolian president to discuss Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, Erdeneburen hydroplant projects in Xi, Putin meetings
Czech NPP Dukovany will test new fuel during the latest halt
Croatia's electricity supply dropped 3.1% in August
InterRAO and China agree on higher electricity prices ahead of Putin's China visit
Russian state energy and utility major InterRAO strikes new deal for higher prices on electricity exports to China
Russia agrees to build nuclear power plant in Burkina Faso
Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP files additional documents to license Westinghouse-made fuel
Bulgaria’s Kozloduy NPP has provided additional documents requested by the Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA) to get a licence for the use of nuclear fuel produced by US Westinghouse, NRA said in a statement.
Montenegro's household electricity consumption up 8.6% y/y in September
Montenegro’s households used 100.003 GWh of electricity in September, which is 25.9% less compared to the previous month and up by 8.6% on the same month a year earlier, majority state-owned power company EPCG reported.
EBRD helps Sparkasse Bank in Skopje to on-lend €7mn to SMEs for green energy projects
Slovenian minister says electricity price cap in 2024 to apply to 90% of household consumption
The government of Slovenia had previously decided in July 2022 to establish a maximum electricity price for households and small businesses, encompassing multi-apartment buildings as the most affected customer groups.
Porsche Slovenija enters electricity market, partners with NGEN
The Porsche Slovenia Group is venturing into the electricity market and will collaborate with energy system solutions provider NGEN to establish an electricity trading system, extending its services to users in the realm of e-mobility.
Slovenia okays 283 small-scale solar energy projects in 2021-2023
Slovenian government said on October 13 that it approved 283 small-scale solar energy projects co-financed from the European cohesion policy during the span of 2021 to 2023.
Bulgarian coal miners, workers lift road blockades, strikes still possible
Protesting Bulgarian miners and energy sector workers lifted road blockades on October 13 and will now address their grievances to the government and the European Commission
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