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Finland closes its last coal-fired power plant
Finland closes its last coal-fired power plant

This will reduce the country's total emissions by almost 2%

In 2024, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 80% of global electricity generation growth
In 2024, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 80% of global electricity generation growth

At the same time, global electricity consumption increased by almost 1,100 TWh, which is more than twice the average annual growth over the past decade

The largest energy storage facility in Europe is set to be built in Poland
The largest energy storage facility in Europe is set to be built in Poland

The cost of this project is estimated at about $390 million

EVA installed a 718 kW SPP at its distribution center in Lviv
EVA installed a 718 kW SPP at its distribution center in Lviv

The project began in 2024 and was completed earlier this year

Ukrainian titanium producer Velta invests $10 million in renewable energy
Ukrainian titanium producer Velta invests $10 million in renewable energy

The high price of electricity in Ukraine significantly affects the export potential of products

In 2025, Metinvest will invest UAH 1.4 billion in gas and solar power plants
In 2025, Metinvest will invest UAH 1.4 billion in gas and solar power plants

The decision was a response to the difficult situation in the country's energy system

In Vinnytsia, a pharmaceutical company invested UAH 6.5 mln in SPP
In Vinnytsia, a pharmaceutical company invested UAH 6.5 mln in SPP

Some of these funds must be reimbursed by the city budget

Construction of the Sokal HPP started in Lviv region
Construction of the Sokal HPP started in Lviv region

It is planned to be commissioned in the third quarter of this year

Solar energy for logistics: "Nova Poshta installs second solar power plant for terminal in Kyiv
Solar energy for logistics: "Nova Poshta installs second solar power plant for terminal in Kyiv

The first one was launched at the Kyiv Innovation Terminal (KIT) in early 2024

Oil and gas giant BP abandons ambitious green strategy
Oil and gas giant BP abandons ambitious green strategy

The company's management called this step a "reboot"

Three bioenergy facilities are being built in Khmelnitschyna in an industrial park
Three bioenergy facilities are being built in Khmelnitschyna in an industrial park

They should be up and running as early as next year

The EU unveiled the Clean Industry Agreement: a summary of the main points
The EU unveiled the Clean Industry Agreement: a summary of the main points

In particular, it is proposed to create an Industrial Decarbonization Bank with a financing volume of €100 billion