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September 23, 2025

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Green solutions in practice: Roundtable in Knjaževac points the way to a sustainable, energy-efficient future

A roundtable titled Green Solutions in Practice, held in the eastern Serbian town of Knjaževac, brought together local government officials, experts, rural tourism providers, entrepreneurs, and citizens to exchange experiences on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. The event was organized by the Regional Development Agency of Eastern Serbia (RARIS) as part of the Promotion […]

September 15, 2025

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Greece loses EU grant intended for renewable electricity for vulnerable consumers

The ambitious Apollo program, which the Greek government outlined in late 2023, is losing EUR 100 million. The European Union earlier approved the grant for investments in renewable energy and storage, intended to lower energy costs for vulnerable consumers through self-consumption. The first phase of the Apollo program was envisaged to help vulnerable households. It […]

September 9, 2025

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New generation of sodium-ion batteries developed in Estonia

A new generation of sodium-ion batteries, developed and manufactured in Estonia, offers a safer, more sustainable, and more affordable alternative to lithium-based energy storage systems. The newly developed batteries are modular and scalable, allowing them to meet the needs of a wide range of users — from homeowners and farmers to commercial and industrial operators. Estonian […]

September 5, 2025

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Record solar panel imports in Africa: a lifeline for a continent where 600 million people lack electricity

Half of Africa’s population still lacks access to electricity, but a record surge in solar panel imports could signal a turning point. A report by the Ember research center shows a 60% increase in solar panel imports from China to Africa. Although it is too early to make forecasts, the report suggests that the solar […]

July 2, 2025

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Europe’s largest floating solar power plant begins operation

The largest floating solar power plant in Europe, named Les Ilots Blandin, has officially begun operation in France. With a total capacity of 74.3 MW, the facility is located in the Haute-Marne department, on the site of former gravel pits, and is expected to generate enough electricity to supply 37,000 people annually. In the Haute-Marne […]

June 26, 2025

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Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future

Hitachi Energy, a global leader in energy technology, develops system solutions and offers products and services that actively contribute to sustainable energy and a better future, Igor Anđelković, the company’s Country Marketing and Sales Leader in Serbia, said at Belgrade Energy Forum 2025. Game-changing technologies for high-voltage grids and transportation, along with solutions for renewables […]

June 12, 2025

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Winners of EUSEW Awards announced

Stella Tsani is this year’s winner of the EUSEW Woman in Energy Award. The Innovation Award went to the Dutch company AquaBattery, while the initiative Community Energy for Social Housing in Otterbeek won in the Local Energy Action category. EUSEW Awards honor outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation and efforts in energy efficiency and renewable […]

May 28, 2025

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Interenergo launches its first wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Ivan Sedlo wind farm, located on the mountain of the same name in the municipality of Hadžići, is the first power-generating wind facility in Sarajevo Canton. The project was developed by Slovenian company Interenergo, owned by Austria-based energy group Kelag. It is it’s first wind power plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With a total […]

May 21, 2025

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Construction of largest solar power plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina begins

The construction of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest solar power plant has officially commenced. The location for the facility with a peak capacity of 125 MW is in the municipality of Stolac, near the village of Komanje Brdo. The project has caused discontent among some residents. The investment is valued at EUR 100 million. According to […]

May 13, 2025

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Citizens, activists in Bulgaria oppose wind farm project that would destroy forest

In the municipality of Avren in Bulgaria, citizens and activists will gather on May 18 to express their opposition to a plan to build a wind farm with 29 turbines, which implies the clearing of 30 hectares of forest. The eastern Bulgarian municipality of Avren is home to valuable forest ecosystems and it lies along […]

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