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Up to 3,000 MW of Clean Energy for Google – World’s Largest Hydropower Agreement

Google and Brookfield have signed a major agreement to supply up to 3,000 MW of clean hydropower for Google’s data centers in the United States. This marks the largest deal of its...

Montenegro’s Environmental Inspectors Uncover Hundreds of Violations in H1 2025

The Environmental Inspectorate of Montenegro carried out a total of 691 inspections from January 1 to June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Northern Region Development announced. During these...

Energy Week Western Balkans 2025: Three Months to Go

With just three months to go until Energy Week Western Balkans 2025, organisers are gearing up to welcome the region’s most influential energy leaders on 8–9 October at the five-star Maestral Resort...

UNEP, Australia Announce Landmark Study to Improve Understanding of Coal and Steel Sector Methane Emissions

The UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), with the support of Australia, today launched a new research project aimed at improving the accuracy of methane emissions data from coal mines. The...

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...

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...

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...

How Shippers Can Drive the Transition to Zero-Emission Trucking

Large companies are the largest buyers of road freight. As part of its Decarbonise Corporate Fleets initiative, the European Commission should set zero-emission (ZE) procurement targets on large shippers, rather than truck...

EPS Stronger and Greener – Solar Megawatts from Kostolac

The Kostolac region has long been renowned for its mines and thermal power plants, and it was here that coal production in Serbia first commenced in 1870. It has been a birthplace...

Serbia on a Mission to Decarbonize Energy Sector

Despite facing numerous challenges, Serbia remains committed to decarbonizing its energy sector, as demonstrated by amendments to the Energy Law and significant investments in renewable energy sources. We spoke with Rade Mrdak,...

Skopje in the Spotlight of Green Energy and Education

The regional meeting titled “Energy Transition and Human Capital Development: Action Plan to Support Education and Training in the Renewable Energy Sector” was held on July 3–4, 2025, in Skopje, North Macedonia. The...

The Future Is Green – Japan’s Climate Goals

In light of increasingly urgent global challenges – from climate change and the preservation of natural resources to the ongoing energy transition – Japan stands out as a country that successfully balances...

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...

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...

An Expedition for a New Life of Plastic Waste

Plastic Odyssey is a global initiative dedicated to addressing the issue of plastic pollution in the world’s most affected regions, with a particular focus on combating marine and ocean plastic contamination. The...

Corn Husks as a Source of Inspiration and Practicality

Natural materials have long inspired people, and with growing environmental awareness, we increasingly strive to utilize them in diverse and purposeful ways. Corn husks are one such material, most commonly used as...
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