Tag: electricity

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Access to Electricity in 2025 Shows Progress, But Universal Access by 2030 Still Unlikely

Global access to electricity improved in 2025 compared to 2022, but the progress remains insufficient to achieve universal access by 2030. The report Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025 reveals...

Construction Begins on the Third Section of the Trans-Balkan Power Corridor

Construction work on the third section of the Trans-Balkan Electricity Transmission Corridor, stretching from Obrenovac to Bajina Bašta in Serbia with a total length of 109 kilometers, has officially commenced. According to Dubravka...

Complete EV Charger Offer With New Schneider Electric Models

Today, transportation accounts for 23 percent of global energy consumption, and buildings for 26 percent. Accelerating the transition to electricity and using renewable energy sources is essential to achieving net-zero emissions. By combining...

China Surpasses Wind and Solar Targets Ahead of Schedule – What Comes Next in Its Energy Transition?

China has entered a pivotal phase of its energy transition, according to a new analysis by the international think tank EMBER. In 2024, the country surpassed its 2030 renewable energy targets by...

After the Energy Collapse, a New Debate on the Role of Nuclear Energy in Spain

On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced one of the most significant blackouts in their recent history. Within seconds, the power system of the Iberian Peninsula collapsed, leaving millions of people...

Switzerland Tests Solar System Between Railway Tracks

Swiss startup Sun-Ways has officially launched the first removable solar power plant installed between active railway tracks. This marks a significant step toward full integration of solar technology into railway networks, with the...

Transformation From Waste to New Products

P aper is often presented as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, especially when it comes to packaging. However, even paper waste, if not properly managed, remains a source of pollution in...

Energy System Collapse Across the Peninsula – Power Outage Paralyzes Spain and Portugal

On April 28 at 12:30 p.m. local time, Spain and Portugal were struck by one of the most extensive power outages in recent decades, leaving millions of people without electricity, water, internet...

Long-Term Profitability of Renewable Energy in the Shadow of High Upfront Costs

The decision to transition to renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels is often questioned due to concerns about financial viability, with high initial costs being the primary factor. However,...

When AI Answers, the Planet Pays: The Truth About Electricity and Water Consumption

We hardly noticed when ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and other AI chatbots snuck into every segment of our lives – from planning family trips to solving complicated work tasks, and even dealing with love...

Power in Every Drop – How Rain Becomes Electricity

Energy is all around us – in the air, in the waves, and even in the grass beneath our feet. The key question is no longer whether energy exists, but whether we...

Installation of All Wind Turbines Completed in Kostolac

Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) has completed the installation of all 20 wind turbines within its first wind farm in Kostolac, marking the entry of this significant project into its final phase. The wind...

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