Energy
New Report: Average EU Member State transposition of permitting rules for renewables falls short at just under 50 percent
EU countries continue to fall short on enacting key permitting reforms necessary to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Despite a clear EU framework that simplifies renewables permitting processes, transposition among Member States remains incomplete, and actual on-the-ground progress is…
Geothermal Potential Exploration Begins in Osijek
Exploration of geothermal potential has commenced in Osijek at the Osijek GT-1 (OsGT-1) well, the second of its kind within the project titled “Preparation and Exploration of Geothermal Potential in the Context of District Heating.” This research follows recent activities…
Trial Operation of the “Petka” Solar Power Plant Begins in Kostolac
The “Petka” solar power plant in Kostolac, with a capacity of 10 megawatts, has officially entered trial operation. It is located on the site of a former mining disposal area, and according to Dubravka Đedović Handanović, Serbia’s Minister of Mining…
Heatwaves Drive Up Electricity Prices in Europe – Solar Power Softens the Blow
Heatwaves brought record temperatures to Europe in June and July 2025, with some areas exceeding 40 °C, posing serious challenges for the electricity system due to a sudden spike in power consumption. The biggest contributor to the surge in demand was…
Lithuania Considers Returning to Nuclear Energy – a Growing Trend Across Europe
For some time now, Europe has been increasingly turning to nuclear energy as a pillar of energy security and decarbonization. Lithuania is also taking concrete steps in this direction. The government of this Baltic state has established a working group…
Hydropower from Norway Crucial for All of Europe
Norway generates as much as 90 percent of its electricity from hydropower, placing it among the most sustainable and energy-independent countries in Europe. Thanks to this model, the country plays a key role in Europe’s fight against climate change. The…
After Technical Incidents and Sanctions, a New Opportunity for Paks II
The Paks II nuclear power plant construction project, which has faced numerous obstacles and technical delays for years, now has a significant opportunity to move forward following the decision by the Trump administration to lift some sanctions that had previously…