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🌍💡 Strengthening Energy Solidarity with Ukraine & Moldova Starting 1st December 2024, European Transmission System Operators (ENTSOE) have increased #electricity #export capacity to #Ukraine and #Moldova to 2,100 MW, a critical boost of 400 MW. This initiative addresses the severe power deficits following widespread #infrastructure damage in Ukraine, ensuring enhanced #energy support during the challenging winter months. This achievement reflects the unwavering solidarity and collaboration within the European energy community to uphold stability and resilience. Monthly reassessments will continue from March 2025. #EnergySolidarity #UkraineSupport #MoldovaSupport #RenewableEnergy #PowerStability #EuropeanUnity #TSO Source: https://lnkd.in/dH-m6yMg.

Poland is set to significantly expand its solar energy capacity, with over 19 GW of projects in the pipeline. According to the Institute for Renewable Energy (IEO), nearly 1,500 solar projects totaling more than 12.3 GW have received building permits, many of which will participate in the upcoming renewables auction in December 2024. Additionally, 10% of these projects are linked to energy storage, bringing the total storage capacity to 1.7 GW. With major developers like Qair Polska, R.Power, and Lightsource Renewable Energy Poland leading the way, Poland’s solar sector is poised for significant growth. #SolarEnergy #Renewables #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #Poland #SolarProjects #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy Source: https://lnkd.in/dD_YsGm6

Serbia is making strides in renewable energy with the construction of a 9.75 MW solar plant on a former mining site in Kostolac, set to be completed by Q1 2025. This marks state utility Elektroprivreda Srbije's first solar project, reinforcing the nation’s push toward #energysecurity and sustainability. Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović highlighted a significant 50% rise in #energy #investments this year, including collaborations for 1 GW of solar capacity and 200 MW of #batterystorage with Hyundai Engineering and UGT Renewables. Serbia is also planning a 1 GW #solar panel factory and an additional 500 MW of solar capacity, signaling a transformative era for its energy #industry. 🌞 #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Serbia #EnergyTransition #Sustainability Source: https://lnkd.in/dc3JGEdF

💧 Lithuania Accelerates Renewable Hydrogen Development with EU Support 🇱🇹🌍 Lithuania joins #Spain and #Austria in the European Commission's Auctions-as-a-Service scheme under the second European Hydrogen Bank auction. Backed by the Innovation Fund, this initiative will mobilize €2 billion to scale renewable hydrogen production across Europe. Lithuania is dedicating €36 million from its Modernisation Fund for the auction, aiming to achieve its 2030 targets: 🔹 1.3 GW electrolysis capacity 🔹 129 kilotonnes renewable hydrogen annually Since 2023, Lithuania has allocated €50 million for renewable hydrogen projects, marking a pivotal step toward its updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) goals and energy independence strategy. This investment will help decarbonize industry and enhance energy flexibility. #HydrogenEconomy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #Lithuania #EUInnovation #Decarbonization #NetZero #EnergyIndependence #GreenHydrogen Source: https://lnkd.in/deCT5vZg

💡Lithuania Enhances Cybersecurity for Renewable Energy Systems💡 Lithuania has passed legislation to block remote access to solar, wind, and storage systems by manufacturers from countries deemed national security risks, including China. This new law, effective for new projects starting May 2025 and existing systems by May 2026, aims to secure critical energy infrastructure. With 1,165 MW of installed solar capacity (as of 2023, per IRENA), Lithuania is setting a benchmark for cybersecurity in the renewable energy sector. #Cybersecurity #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #WindPower #EnergyStorage #Lithuania #CleanEnergy #NetZero #EnergySecurity Source: https://lnkd.in/g4X5TWus

Bulgaria has joined the Black Sea green energy corridor project, an ambitious regional initiative to deliver renewable power from the Caspian region across the Black Sea to Europe via subsea cable. At COP29 in Baku, Bulgaria’s energy minister Vladimir Malinov met with leaders from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Hungary, and Romania to reinforce the country’s commitment to the project, emphasizing that security, cooperation, and financing are key to success. Led by Transelectrica, AzerEnerji, Georgian State Electrosystem, and MVM, the project supports Europe’s strategy to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on Russia, and expand renewable infrastructure. #GreenEnergy #BlackSeaCorridor #Renewables #EnergyTransition #Bulgaria #Azerbaijan #Europe Source: https://lnkd.in/dijTAgEr

🌍 The Energy Community Secretariat has set new gas storage targets for 2025 to strengthen regional energy security, focusing on Ukraine and Serbia, the only Contracting Parties with underground storage directly linked to their market areas. Serbia will aim for a minimum storage level of 23% by February 1st and 80% by September 1st, while Ukraine’s targets are tailored to its unique market and storage needs. These structured goals are essential to maintaining stability, particularly during winter's peak demand. Additionally, the Secretariat issued its first opinion on Moldova’s Preventive and Emergency Plans, underscoring its commitment to proactive energy security measures across the region. #EnergySecurity #GasStorage #Ukraine #Serbia #Moldova #EnergyCommunity #WinterReadiness #RegionalStability Source: https://lnkd.in/gfhuQvAS

🌱 EU Funding Boosts Cross-Border Green Hydrogen Project in Poland and Germany 🌱 The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) has granted EUR 190,000 to the Cross Border Pomeranian Green Hydrogen Cluster project. This funding will support feasibility studies for green hydrogen production in Poland’s West Pomeranian region and its integration with Polish and German hydrogen networks. Led by PNE AG and Sevivon, alongside Gaz-System and Gascade, the project aims to connect 1 GW of electrolysers—powered by 2 GW of wind and solar energy—to the European hydrogen grid. This initiative is part of the EU’s CEF Energy program, which supports cross-border renewable projects to accelerate the energy transition. It also aligns with Poland's Hydrogen Map project and cross-border initiatives like the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor. #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #EUFunding #Renewables #HydrogenEconomy #Poland #Germany #Sustainability Source: https://lnkd.in/d6TiAV_D

🌍 Ukraine Takes Major Step Towards Climate Action with New ETS Framework 🌍 The Ukrainian Parliament has approved the "Law on the Basic Principles of Climate Policy," marking a crucial step in the nation's journey to curb greenhouse gas emissions. This law mandates the creation of a national Emissions Trading System (ETS) as part of Ukraine’s strategy to reduce emissions by 65% by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels). The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources (MEPNR) has also initiated a public consultation for the “Draft Strategy for the Implementation of a GHG ETS in Ukraine until 2033.” This strategy outlines a three-phase approach: 1️⃣ Preparation (2024-2025) – Establishment of the legal framework and infrastructure for ETS. 2️⃣ Pilot Phase (2026-2028) – Testing the system's functionality to ensure readiness. 3️⃣ Full Operation (2029-2033) – Launching the fully operational ETS with a view toward integration with the EU ETS. This initiative aligns with Ukraine's commitments under the 2014 EU Association Agreement and represents a significant step towards EU integration. Stay tuned for updates on this ambitious climate policy! 🌍💼 #Ukraine #ClimateAction #EmissionsTradingSystem #Sustainability #GHGReduction #EUIntegration #GreenTransition Source: https://lnkd.in/d9ktTk3n

🌆 EBRD Commits €3 Billion to Green Cities Programme for Sustainable Urban Transformation 🌱 The EBRD has pledged an additional €3 billion to expand its Green Cities programme, supporting sustainable urban growth across 50+ cities over the next five years. This funding, backed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and other partners, will enhance Green City Action Plans (GCAPs) with updates focused on nature finance, green capital markets, and refined climate action methodologies. Key goals include: Targeting core urban sectors like transport, water, energy, and waste management Cutting annual CO₂ emissions—so far, 4,915 kt CO₂ have been reduced, equivalent to removing 1M+ cars from roads Driving energy efficiency, decarbonisation, digitalisation, and economic inclusion This renewed focus will empower cities to build resilient, climate-friendly urban spaces that improve quality of life for all residents. #GreenCities #SustainableCities #UrbanTransformation #ClimateAction #Decarbonisation #EBRD #GCAP #FutureOfCities Source: https://lnkd.in/gKi6TKJE