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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.

Romania grid
Grid Access Is the Real Energy Crisis in CEE (Not Generation Capacity) Policy Papers & Analyses

Grid Access Is the Real Energy Crisis in CEE (Not Generation Capacity)

By Daniel Pintilie, Senior Energy Strategist and Founder of SolarCAP Investments (LinkedIn). Abstract Project delivery across Central and Eastern Europe consistently lags behind renewable energy targets, yet pipelines are overflowing with formally approved capacity. The explanation most commonly offered, including permitting delays, financing gaps, supply chain disruptions, misses the mechanism…
Guest Author
2026-05-18
Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant
Small Modular Reactors, Energy Transition and Resilience in CEE: The Case of Romania Policy Papers & Analyses

Small Modular Reactors, Energy Transition and Resilience in CEE: The Case of Romania

By Denis Pilipishin (LinkedIn), independent researcher and analyst with over 20 years of experience in nuclear energy, fuel cycle markets, technology  and strategic infrastructure, including consulting work for the World Nuclear Association . Abstract This article examines the role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in supporting coal phase-out, strengthening system…
Guest Author
2026-05-12
Sustainable energy wind mills
Net zero roadmap for accelerating Europe energy transition Policy Papers & Analyses

Net zero roadmap for accelerating Europe energy transition

Written by: Dr Farooq Sher, Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University. Summary Europe’s energy transition is now in a phase where the speed of delivery and system integration are more important than headline ambitions. Renewables already provide nearly half of the EU’s electricity, but they…
Guest Author
2026-03-20
Chernobyl reactor (1)
Energy and sustainability in Eastern Europe: a post-Černobyl’ scenario or a more recent dynamic? Briefs & Commentary

Energy and sustainability in Eastern Europe: a post-Černobyl’ scenario or a more recent dynamic?

Written by: Concetta Formisano, Università Federico II Napoli. Since the 1980s, the debate on sustainability, renewable sources of energy and energy transition has been one of the most lively discussions at the European level. Given the timing, one may be led to believe that the 1986 Černobyl' disaster, which occurred…
Guest Author
2025-09-10
Bełchatów Power Station
Poland’s Energy Transition: Overcoming the ‘Coal Myth’ and Embracing Nuclear Power Policy Papers & Analyses

Poland’s Energy Transition: Overcoming the ‘Coal Myth’ and Embracing Nuclear Power

1.Introduction The fight against climate change is one of the most important challenges facing the international community. It would not be an exaggeration to say that climate change is even the greatest challenge of the modern era. Numerous scientific studies, including reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, clearly…
Jakub Skowron
2025-03-24
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 Policy Papers & Analyses

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 Briefs & Commentary

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 Briefs & Commentary

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 Policy Papers & Analyses

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 Briefs & Commentary

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

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