The combination of extreme heatwaves and drought presented a massive stress test for the power systems of Southeast Europe. Low water resource availability, operational restrictions on nuclear power plants, and high electricity demand for cooling increased pressure on the transmission grid.
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The Czech electricity market is facing a fundamental change. Alongside revenues from electricity sales, balancing services, or flexibility, a new source of revenue is to be established—a capacity availability payment.
Since August 12, the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has begun to apply generally. For many companies, however, preparation does not end there.
In mid-October, the 8th round of application intake for farmer and forester calls will open.
The share of electricity generation from renewable energy sources (RES) in Germany’s gross electricity consumption reached a record 58% in the first half of this year.
In recent years, the Czech debate on waste incinerators has shifted from a purely waste-management perspective to one of energy and systemic importance. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) facilities—referred to in Czech as ZEVO—are no longer viewed merely as an "end-of-pipe" solution for municipal solid waste, but also as a source of heat for district heating systems, a replacement for coal-fired sources, and a potential element for strengthening local energy resilience.
The European Commission has adopted a new temporary State aid framework, METSAF (Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework), designed to enable Member States to provide faster and more targeted support to businesses affected by the repercussions of the crisis in the Middle East.
The European Union is fundamentally changing the rules of the game for packaging. The new PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) introduces a unified framework that is directly binding for all EU member states, significantly impacting manufacturers, distributors, retail, and e-commerce alike.
Subsidy opportunities for businesses evolve dynamically throughout the year, making right now the ideal time to map out what is available and what lies ahead. Below, we provide an overview of currently open calls as well as those set to launch in the coming months.
During March of this year, Czech citizens shared a total of 11.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, the highest amount ever recorded in a single calendar...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a report responding to the current energy crisis. The report is based on the premise that in the event of...
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) introduces new due diligence obligations for companies working with selected commodities and products. In practice,...
In the second half of April, the 7th application round will open, introducing five calls focused on rural development, forest management, and...
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will impact a wide spectrum of companies – from manufacturers and importers/exporters to distributors and traders. The...
Regional healthcare today faces a fundamental challenge: it is no longer a question of whether to change, but how to manage that change to ensure system...
The year 2025 marks an important symbolic turning point in the field of energy storage. According to data from BloombergNEF and the 2025 World Hydropower...