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Renewables account for 24.5 percent of EU energy use in 2023
In 2023, 24.5 percent of gross final energy consumption in the EU came from renewable sources, up by 1.4 percentage points compared with 2022. This share is 18 percentage points (pp) short of meeting the 2030 target...
One year since the European Wind Charter: Lots achieved, lots more to do
In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen addressed the challenges facing Europe’s wind industry and announced a Wind Power Package to address key bottlenecks:Faster permitting;
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Global Coal Demand is Set to Plateau Through 2027
After reaching a new high in 2024, global demand for coal is set to level off in the coming years as a surge in renewable power helps to meet soaring demand for...
Charging Infrastructure as the Foundation of E-Mobility
Changes in the world, especially in science and technology, are occurring rapidly. Such transformations have not bypassed the automotive industry. A revolutionary shift in transportation can be summed up in one word—e-mobility....
Recycling Battery Metals Could Supply Up to a Quarter of Europe’s Electric Cars by 2030 – Study
Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, a new study finds. Materials from end-of-life batteries...
IEA Launches New GPT Tool to Explore Flagship Energy Data and Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence
The IEA today released a new, AI agent for users to explore the 2024 edition of the Agency’s flagship World Energy Outlook – allowing anyone curious about the report’s findings to more...
With global electricity demand set to grow strongly, new technologies are opening up the massive potential of geothermal energy to provide around-the-clock clean power in almost all countries around the world, according...
Green Projects – TENT A Gets A Solar Power Plant
T he Nikola Tesla Thermal Power Plants (TENT) are a critically important pillar of Serbia’s energy system and a major stakeholder in Southeastern Europe. With a total capacity of 3,429.5 megawatts, TENT...
Huge Response to Projects for Standalone Energy Storage in Bulgaria
During this year, Bulgaria announced a call for grants for standalone energy storage units. The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy then prepared over 580 million euros in grants for these projects.
The proposals received...
New Study Reveals the Best Locations for Building Solar and Wind Power Plants
In an era of rapid transition to renewable energy sources (RES), deciding where to build a solar farm or wind power plant is crucial for maximizing resource utilization and reducing costs. A...
Ecological Vision – Good Health of People and Nature
The city of Bijeljina focuses on its citizens’ needs and is working on various projects to improve the quality of life in Semberija in the long term.
As part of the strategic concept...
EU Updates Environmental Standards for Forges and Foundries
The European Commission has published updated environmental standards aimed at reducing the impact of industrial facilities, including forges and foundries, on the environment. These changes are part of the Industrial Emissions Directive,...
Alarming Growth of Soil Salinity
According to the latest global assessment by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), there has been a significant increase in the percentage of land affected by salt, now covering nearly...
Safety of Electric Vehicles – Challenges and Opportunities
Electromobility is already present and is an integral part of the path towards climate neutrality. Although trust in this technology is not yet fully established, this is a natural process of adaptation...
Over 200,000 Deaths in the EU Linked to PM2.5 Fine Particle Exposure
Air pollution poses a serious threat to human health, with persistently high pollution levels remaining a concern despite efforts by countries to reduce it. This was reaffirmed by the latest assessment from...
ADEX Group Acquires HUPX – A New Era in Regional Electricity Trading
The first regional energy exchange for Central and Southeast Europe, ADEX Group, has announced the successful acquisition of the Hungarian Power Exchange (HUPX), laying a solid foundation for enhancing liquidity, integration, and...
