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Examining the past, present, and future of energy in Central-Eastern Europe, as well as renewables and environmental policies, this category highlights Europe’s green transition. Topics include decarbonization, energy independence, resource diversification, and the impact of major energy projects on geopolitical stability and economic sustainability.

Polish green energy
Green Energy in Poland: Challenges and Opportunities – Interview with Dr. Michalik Interviews & Discussions

Green Energy in Poland: Challenges and Opportunities – Interview with Dr. Michalik

Interview conducted by Jakub Skowron and Andrea Bogoni. Introduction The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the urgent need to shift toward more sustainable sources of power. Across Europe, this transition is not only an environmental imperative but also an economic and strategic necessity. The European…
Blue Europe
2025-02-21
kozloduy nuclear power
The Energy Sector of Bulgaria: Mitigating Historical Dependence on Russia Short Analysis

The Energy Sector of Bulgaria: Mitigating Historical Dependence on Russia

Written by Brian Fabrègue and Andrea Bogoni. 1. Introduction Bulgaria's energy sector is at a critical juncture, with two main objectives shaping its direction: decarbonization and reducing reliance on Russian energy. Over the past year, Bulgaria has made considerable progress in expanding its renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar power.…
Andrea Bogoni
2024-10-11
Silver Ingots
Silver Resources as an Opportunity for the Green Transition of the Polish Economy Short Analysis

Silver Resources as an Opportunity for the Green Transition of the Polish Economy

Introduction and Global Scenario Precious metals are most often associated with the jewellery industry or speculative investments, but in the case of silver, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Its properties - the highest thermal and electrical conductivity of all metals, antibacterial properties, elasticity and high light reflectivity…
Marceli W. Hazla
2024-09-27
Rare harth materials
Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests Short Analysis

Battle for critical and rare materials: dependency, politics and business interests

Originally published on the Macedonian Academic Blog "Respublica" on December 29, 2023. Disclaimer: Due to personal political standpoints, the author avoids to use the prefix “North” in reference to the country officially known as The Republic of North Macedonia after the 2018 Prespa Agreement (Final Agreement for the settlement of…
Sonja Stojadinovic
2024-06-21
Tarnița – Lăpuștești on the Someșul Cald River in Cluj County
China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation Short Analysis

China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation

Elizabeth Yoneva – University of National and World Economy Elizabeth Yoneva is Associate Professor in the International Relations Department at the University of National and World Economy, Sofia (Bulgaria). She is also Vice-Dean in Scientific and Research Activity of the Faculty of International Economics and Politics. Her teaching activity and…
Guest Author
2024-05-31
Mochovce nuclear power plant
A brief outlook of renewable energy in Slovakia: trend and potential Short Analysis

A brief outlook of renewable energy in Slovakia: trend and potential

Slovakia's renewable energy targets and strategy Slovakia's National Energy and Climate Plan sets an ambitious target of achieving a 19.2% share of renewable energies in gross final energy consumption by 2030. To ensure the security and affordability of electricity and heat generation, the state is poised to support renewable energy…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2024-01-10
Corbii Mari solar panel park, Dâmbovița county
Romania and the path to renewables: solar panels Short Analysis

Romania and the path to renewables: solar panels

Romania is undergoing a significant expansion in solar power within its broader energy transition framework, bolstered by European funding and legal reforms. This upsurge has prompted investments across the spectrum, from individual households as prosumers to utility-scale facilities, with local government units emerging as a significant segment for development up…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2023-12-21
blue europe, statistics, economy, central europe, hungary, poland, Czech republic, slovakia, romania, ukraine, belarus, baltic, estonia, lithuania, lettonia, croatia
Energy in Central Europe, problems and prospects, for a common future Analysis & ResearchShort Analysis

Energy in Central Europe, problems and prospects, for a common future

Introductory text of the 2021-2024 cycle on Energy in Central Europe. Central Europe is not immune to the problems of energy management, a subject that also worries the European Parliament. The latest political move is from a few weeks ago, signed by a group of centrist and conservative MEPs. "Renewable…
B.F.G. Fabrègue
2021-04-26

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