Solar2Share Collective, an inclusive Corporate Social Responsibility initiative jointly undertaken by companies in the renewable energy industry, is inviting other firms to contribute equipment for solar stations in essential institutions such as healthcare and education. The companies joining Solar2Share Collective from its inception include Menlo Electric, Jinko Solar, Sungrow, Deye, SolaX, sun.store and Photonica. As part of the Solar2Share Collective initiative, there are currently 20 preselected facilities including schools, kindergartens, hospitals and rehabilitation centres that ar ..read more

Polish energy company GAZ-SYSTEM announced on Thursday (18 April) a non-binding market research procedure carried out within the “Hydrogen Map of Poland” project. The results of the research will be taken into account by the company in planning hydrogen transmission infrastructure and will enable the creation of a preliminary map of hydrogen pipelines in Poland, GAZ-SYSTEM said in a press release. “The European Union’s gas and hydrogen package and the Polish Hydrogen Strategy require decarbonisation of the national economy by increasing the share of renewable gases in the energy mix. The ..read more

Ukrainian state-owned nuclear energy company Energoatom announced on Monday (15 April) a project to build new power units at the Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant (NPP) using the AP1000 Westinghouse technology. The first cube of concrete at Unit 5 of the Khmelnytsky NPP was laid (concreting of the drainage channel to ensure the stability of the dam as well as the construction of the infrastructure of power units) during a ceremony on Friday. “A special feature of the American AP 1000 technology is the ability to balance the units. Today, the enemy is attacking and destroying the balancing capac ..read more

Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó said that liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Central and South America will play an increasingly important role in the European Union’s energy supply, with Trinidad and Tobago being a key player. The minister said that the foundations of the LNG partnership are in place and its implementation will coincide with Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of the year. Trinidad and Tobago exported 10 billion cubic metres (bcm) of LNG last year, with more than 4 bcm being sold to Europe, he said. Also, the ..read more

Estonian energy company Enefit Green announced on Friday (12 April) that its Polish subsidiary and Polish development company RES Global Investment have signed a development service agreement on onshore wind projects in Poland. According to the agreement, Enefit Green will acquire 100 per cent of development rights in multiple early-stage onshore wind projects in Poland. The signed agreement covers 8 separate early-stage onshore wind projects with a targeted total installed capacity of up to 360 megawatts (MW). “Enefit Green has been for a while looking for ways to grow its renewable energy po ..read more

The European Commission has stepped up its efforts to support the solar sector in Europe through the European Solar Charter, signed by energy ministers from 23 EU countries and industry representatives, setting out a series of voluntary actions to be undertaken to support the EU photovoltaic sector. “The solar photovoltaic manufacturing sector is key for achieving our energy, climate and competitiveness goals,” said Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson. “We must ensure the solar industry remains strong for Europe’s future, renewables-centred energy mix. The European Solar Charter brings toget ..read more

Continued strategic cooperation between Bulgaria and the United States in the field of energy was the focus of a discussion between Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt during the Three Seas Initiative Summit. “Thanks to the dialogue and successful partnership between our two countries, the Bulgarian energy sector meets the long-term diversification and sustainable development goals,” Minister Malinov underlined. In his words, both natural gas and nuclear energy have made key progress in terms of energy security. They discussed the ..read more

The European Committee of the Regions’ plenary adopted on Wednesday (17 April) its Opinion “on the role of geothermal in localising energy production,” led by József Ribányi from the European Conservatives & Reformist Group (ECR), with nearly total support. This reiterates that geothermal is the technology of choice for municipalities all over Europe, the European Geothermal Energy Council noted in a press release. “The Committee of the Regions demanded an EU geothermal strategy because it is vital for municipalities all over Europe,” said Philippe Dumas, Secretary General of the European ..read more

Last weekend’s attack from Iran against Israel has not changed the fundamentals of gas and oil prices. However, energy experts worldwide are warning against possible implications on the global oil and gas markets in the long term if, what have been defined as the worst-possible scenarios will materialise. “As an Iranian retaliation became imminent in the run-up to Saturday, oil prices started to increase,” said Rystad Energy’s Senior Vice President, Jorge León, indicating that the observed 10 per cent increase could almost entirely be attributed to the ongoing conflict. “The big question now i ..read more

The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy reported on Tuesday (16 April) that the second tender for a 700 megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea did not take place. The Law on Renewable Energy in Lithuania stipulates that there must be at least two tenderers for a tender to take place. However, only Ignitis Renewables took part in the announced tender. “As Lithuania strives for energy independence and pursues the Green Deal goals, offshore wind power is one of the key elements of decarbonisation. Therefore, the Ministry of Energy will update the tender conditions after consultations with m ..read more