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June 7, 2025

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Association of Serbian Energy Intensive Industry is actively participating in decarbonization dialogue

The Association of Serbian Energy Intensive Industry (ASEII), founded in September 2024, advocates for a coordinated national and regional approach to decarbonization that ensures the process strengthens rather than erodes competitiveness. “We believe it is very important that energy-intensive industries have their place in the dialogue around decarbonization, not only as passive observers but as […]

June 7, 2025

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Maja Turković: Technology is our strongest card

The technological solutions needed to increase the share of renewable sources in Southeast Europe are already available and accessible, according to Maja Turković, Senior Vice President of CWP Europe. Countries in the region now need to adopt regulations to boost the deployment of battery storage and hybrid power plants, she said on the sidelines of […]

June 7, 2025

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Eric Scotto: Falling storage and renewables costs will help meet rising electricity demand

Declining energy storage costs and expanding renewables capacity will enable Europe to meet the challenge of intensified electrification and rising consumption, according to Eric Scotto, CEO of Akuo Energy. Thanks to falling costs, renewable energy has already won the race against nuclear power, he emphasized at Belgrade Energy Forum 2025. The price of energy storage […]

June 7, 2025

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TPG Rise Climate takes over Aurora Energy Research

TPG Rise Climate, the climate investing platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG, has acquired Aurora Energy Research, a global provider of power market forecasting and analytics for critical investment and financing decisions. As part of the transaction, existing private equity sponsors of Aurora Energy Research – CGE Partners, 22C Capital, and the company’s […]

June 7, 2025

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Investment risk highest for nuclear power, lowest for solar

Nuclear power plants have the highest construction cost overrun and the longest time delays of all energy projects. In the clean energy sector, the worst marks for violation of set construction cost and timelines go to hydrogen, carbon capture and storage as well as gas power plants, according to a study by the Boston University […]

June 7, 2025

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PV plant built next to Slovenia’s only pumped storage hydropower plant Avče

Slovenian company Soške elektrarne Nova Gorica (SENG) commissioned its first solar power plant – Kanalski Vrh. The facility is at its Avče pumped storage hydropower plant, the only one in the country. Surfaces around large infrastructure such as railways are convenient for photovoltaics as there are very few options for the utilization of such sites. […]

June 4, 2025

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Photovoltaics recycling gains traction in Greece with new facilities

Two recycling facilities for solar panels are complete in Greece, while another one is expected to follow soon. The business case behind the investments in recycling is solid, as more and more older solar farms will reach the end of their operational life, which is 20-25 years. European and national laws stipulate that such equipment […]

June 4, 2025

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CBAM could cost BiH up to EUR 1.6 billion; PM Nikšić signals potential delay

The implementation of the European Union’s cross-border carbon tax and an emissions trading system could cause losses for businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina ranging from BAM 722 million to BAM 3.17 billion (EUR 369 million to EUR 1.62 billion), according to the latest analysis. At the same time, a statement from the Government of the […]

June 4, 2025

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Montenegro preparing first renewable energy auction to accelerate green transition

A model for Montenegro’s first auction for market premiums for solar power was outlined at an event in the capital Podgorica. The new legal framework for the green energy transition includes guarantees of origin, citizen energy communities and streamlined permitting. Stakeholders will be able to participate with their comments and suggestions in the renewables auction […]

June 4, 2025

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Zhongbo Group to install wind farm near Trebinje

In addition to the plans for several solar power plants in Trebinje, the city in the far south of the Republic of Srpska is paving the way for a wind farm. Chinese company Zhongbo Group is interested in investing in the project. The Assembly of the City of Trebinje has approved the proposition to develop […]