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Solar Trees: A New Chance for Solar Energy Development Without Destroying Forests
The global expansion of solar energy often comes with a high ecological cost—massive deforestation to make way for solar panels, creating a deep conflict between the need for renewable energy and the preservation of natural ecosystems. However, new research conducted…
Switzerland on the Verge of an Energy Policy Shift
Switzerland may soon lift the ban on building new nuclear power plants, which has been in place since January 1, 2018, as part of the country’s “Energy Strategy 2050.” The decision to prohibit new construction came in the wake of…
New gas routes from Greece via Bulgaria to Ukraine
The Independent Natural Gas Transmission Operator of the Greece–Bulgaria Interconnector (ICGB) has announced the launch of two new cross-border routes – Route 2 and Route 3 – within the framework of the Vertical Gas Corridor, a strategic initiative connecting the…
A Family Mission in the Service of Sustainability
In a time when environmental issues are increasingly in the spotlight, one family team from Serbia decided to combine their values, knowledge, and unity into a unique business model that promotes the circular economy through play. Their handmade board games,…
Collapse of Energy Grids and Their Resilience in the 21st Century
Electricity grids are the backbone of energy systems, from which complex and interconnected lines branch out, enabling even the most remote places in the country to access electricity. In the first half of 2025, the world witnessed three major collapses…
IRENA 2025: Digitalization, AI, and the Future of the Energy Transition
During IRENA Innovation Week 2025 (International Renewable Energy Agency – IRENA Innovation Week 2025), the central theme was the interconnection between digitalization and the energy transition. As emphasized, there is no digitalization without energy, nor an energy transition without digitalization.…
EU Needs to Take Decisive Actions on Electricity Grids for Competitiveness and Security
European citizens and businesses want affordable, secure, and clean energy. Homegrown wind energy helps boost Europe’s competitiveness, security and prosperity while delivering on decarbonisation. But insufficient grid build-out is hindering the deployment of wind energy. It leads to grid access…