Tag: electricity

ABB Acquires Solutions Industry & Building to Expand its Cable Protection Systems

ABB announced today it has acquired Solutions Industry & Building (SIB), a leading manufacturer of construction industry building products and premium cable glands used to protect critical electrical equipment in industrial, railway...

Forests vs. Coal – What Are Montenegro’s Climate Challenges?

The recent Country Climate and Development Report – Montenegro, published by the World Bank, examines the country’s path toward achieving climate goals, emphasizing the need for strategic investments and the implementation of...

Adoption of the Draft Law on Amendments to the Energy Law

The National Assembly of Serbia has adopted the Draft Law on Amendments to the Energy Law, marking a significant step toward fulfilling the country’s obligations to the Energy Community. According to Dubravka Đedović...

Key Plans For North Macedonia’s Energy Future

North Macedonia is on the verge of significant changes in its energy sector, laying the foundation for energy independence. At a time when global energy challenges are increasingly present, the country faces...

Liquid Biomass Instead of Fossil Fuels – A New Energy Landscape for Corsica

On Corsica, an island with over 350,000 inhabitants, an ambitious energy project promises to redefine the island’s energy dynamics and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The French state-owned company EDF is launching the...

Brazil’s Achievements in Renewable Energy Surpass Global Average

In recent years, China has emerged as a major player in the development of Brazil's energy infrastructure through significant investments. Recently, the presidents of the two countries signed 40 international agreements across...

Strengthening Energy Ties – Romanian Section of the Power Line to Serbia Commissioned

At the beginning of the year, a meeting was held in Athens between the energy ministers of Romania and Serbia to discuss opportunities for enhancing cooperation in the energy sector. The discussions...

Montenegro – Construction of the “Gvozd” Wind Farm Begins

The construction of the “Gvozd” wind farm has officially started in Montenegro, marking the first major production facility that Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) is building after more than 40 years. The project, initiated...

Diversification of Energy Sources: North Macedonia Turns to Azerbaijan

North Macedonia has signed an agreement with the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) to enhance its energy security. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation...

Energy Initiatives at COP29 – What Can We Expect?

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) places significant focus on energy as one of the key sectors in combating climate change. In light of this, the COP29 Presidency has officially launched...

EU Economy Greenhouse Gas Emissions: -2.6 percent in Q2 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a 2.6 percent decrease compared with the same quarter of 2023...

Mechanisms to Combat Energy Price Volatility – France’s Plan

The French government recently proposed a new mechanism known as the Rendez-vous Clause, designed to adjust electricity taxes in line with market fluctuations in energy prices. The plan is expected to be...

Sweden Closes the Baltic Sea to Offshore Wind Farms – 13 Projects Cancelled

The Swedish government recently canceled 13 offshore wind farm projects, citing military concerns as the reason. This decision has shaken the energy sector, particularly due to the closure of a large part...

Serbia’s Green Challenges

Energy transition in Serbia is a complex process that unfolds amidst economic, political, and technological challenges. The National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan sets goals such as achieving a 33.6 percent share...

Electric Vehicle as an Energy Storage Solution

Electric vehicles (EVs) hold untapped potential to enhance the shift to clean energy and transform the energy system. Findings from a study by the Fraunhofer ISI and ISE Institutes, published by Transport...

Tax Hikes Hinder Gas Price Drop, Raise Electricity Costs

In the first half of 2024, average household electricity prices in the EU recorded a small rise compared with the second half of 2023, from 28.3 euros per 100 kWh to 28.9...

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