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Home > Archives for renewable energy

renewable energy

Position paper for EU Member States on applying Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy

February 27, 2023

Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 of 22 December 2022 rightly aims to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy. But although it contains some useful provisions, it raises serious concerns about the legal basis used for its adoption, the extent to


Analysis of alternatives to coal-based district heating for the Bitola region in North Macedonia

December 21, 2022

The study examines the current heating situation in the Bitola region (covering the municipalities of Bitola, Mogila and Novaci), followed by an analysis of the techno-economic potential for using decentralised heating solutions that are also in line with the country’s environmental protection commitments.


Less haste, more speed: The European Parliament must support renewables *and* nature

December 12, 2022

This Wednesday, the European Parliament plenary will vote on changes to the Renewable Energy Directive. But the proposals seriously undermine environmental safeguards and set impossibly tight deadlines.


Accelerating the deployment of sustainable solar

December 5, 2022

This joint statement by BirdLife International Europe and Central Asia, CEE Bankwatch Network, Climate Action Network Europe, the European Environmental Bureau, EuroNatur and SolarPower Europe lays out priorities for the current EU discussions to ensur


A false start for wind energy in Uzbekistan?

December 1, 2022

This report analyses the current environmental assessments for four wind projects planned to be built in Uzbekistan and adds new evidence from visits to the sites, meetings with the companies and local communities, and expert advise from environmental organisations.


Is Estonia doing enough to reach 100 per cent renewable electricity, and can it do even more with the help of REPowerEU?

November 21, 2022

On 12 October, Estonia’s parliament adopted a new renewable electricity target of 100 per cent by 2030. The strategic use of EU cohesion and recovery funds in Estonia will help reach that goal, and the additional EUR 83.4 million from REPowerEU has the potential to do even more.


Sustainable district heating gives hope to the Romanian city of Motru, in a coal mining region

November 18, 2022

A new study shows that the city’s district heating can come from fully renewable sources.


Heating from renewable and alternative energy sources for the city of Motru. Solutions and recommendations.

November 17, 2022

The study Heating from renewable and alternative energy sources for the city of Motru. Solutions and recommendations. identifies and analyses sustainable heating solutions for the city of Motru, located in Gorj County, Romania. It assesses the current


Reaction to the European Parliament Environment Committee vote on amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive

October 25, 2022

The result of today’s voting on the Renewable Energy Directive is highly disappointing as it waives current rules on environmental assessments and protection of Natura 2000 areas.


Albania’s draft renewables law must support small producers and end incentives for hydropower

October 21, 2022

Albania’s new draft renewables law brings welcome changes such as a target for solar water heating but is too vague on crucial points such as sustainability, small plants, heat pumps and rooftop solar. Attracting big investors is important, but are small producers being neglected?


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