Katarina Vuinac
Katarina Vuinac
Electric Vehicle as an Energy Storage Solution
Electric vehicles (EVs) hold untapped potential to enhance the shift to clean energy and transform the energy system. Findings from a study by the Fraunhofer ISI and ISE Institutes, published by Transport & Environment, reveal that implementing bidirectional charging could…
Naturhus – A Sustainable Oasis in the Heart of Nature
Morning in a house nestled in the heart of the forest. Waking up to sun rays breaking through the tree canopy, with fresh air filled with the scents and sounds of forest biodiversity. While nature offers its unique charm, it’s…
Vienna on the Path to Climate Neutrality
Climate change indeed requires a collective effort, and we all have a role to play in reducing our impact on the environment. Vienna is one of the leading European cities in environmental protection and climate policy. The city is known…
Tax Hikes Hinder Gas Price Drop, Raise Electricity Costs
In the first half of 2024, average household electricity prices in the EU recorded a small rise compared with the second half of 2023, from 28.3 euros per 100 kWh to 28.9 euros per 100 kWh. Despite reductions in the…
EBRD Supports Croatia’s Largest Solar Power Plant Operated by Hrvatska Elektroprivreda
For the construction and future operation of the “Korlat” solar power plant in Croatia, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan of up to 31.6 million euros to Hrvatska Elektroprivreda d.d. (HEP). The planned solar…
K2 WallPV – the System Solution for Solar Projects on Building Facades
The new mounting systems from K2 add another dimension to the areas that can be used to generate energy. This is because they allow systematic and therefore fast PV installation on facades. Most of the parts required for this are…
Many Everyday Items Are Filled With Toxic Lead – Here Is How to Change That
Lead may be present in everything from cookware and cosmetics to paint and plumbing. Yet there is no safe level of exposure to the heavy metal, which causes more than 1.5 million deaths annually and can trigger developmental disorders in…