Katarina Vuinac
Katarina Vuinac
Expansion of the Grid in Germany – How Many Kilometers of Transmission Lines Are Needed
The Federal Network Agency in Germany has published an updated overview of the current status and expected further development of the electricity grid, within the approval procedures for grid construction under its authority. To meet the requirements of the energy…
Applications for Geothermal Energy Subsidies in Hungary Open from 2026
Hungary has a significant clean energy capacity, which has exceeded 9 GW, but geothermal energy currently accounts for only 2.7 MW. Recognizing its potential, the Hungarian government has launched the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program, offering a total of 41 billion forints (around…
New Data Reveal the Extent of Europe’s E-Waste Crisis, NGOs Call for Urgent Action
New Eurostat data released today exposes the scale of Europe’s overconsumption of electronics and the continued failure to properly collect and recycle e-waste. Environmental NGOs are urging the European Commission to take decisive action in the upcoming revision of the Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation. Notably, they call for…
Ports Are the Backbone of Europe’s Wind Energy
This week, the WindEurope Ports Platform meeting in Ireland puts the spotlight on a simple truth: there is no wind without port investments. Ports are stepping up. The meeting comes as Europe prepares two major strategies for 2026: the EU…
Low Auction Budget Puts UK Offshore Wind at Risk
The UK Government has announced an initial budget for the next offshore wind auction round (Allocation Round 7, or AR7). The initial proposed budget is 900 million pounds for conventional bottom-fixed offshore wind and 180 million pounds for floating wind. This would “buy”…
SolarPower Europe launches Agrisolar Policy Map to guide EU strategy
SolarPower Europe has unveiled its new Agrisolar Policy Map, a comprehensive policy tool designed to benchmark agrisolar regulations across 18 EU Member States. The Map highlights best practices and regulatory gaps, aiming to accelerate the deployment of agrisolar solutions that…
Birds of Serbia under Threat from Climate Change
All birds have, through evolution, adapted to specific environmental conditions – temperature, precipitation patterns, seasonal changes, and the availability of food. This complex ecological framework that enables their survival is now rapidly being disrupted under the influence of climate change.…