"We will not close coal-fired power plants, the market will close them, it is closing them now", Bulgaria’s Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said for the BNR. Minister Popov predicted that there is no chance for them to function after 2030. Julian Popov recalled that currently 25% of electricity is produced from renewable sources given that the country is yet to develop wind energy.
"Most private power plants very seriously consider abandoning coal within three years", said Julian Popov.
"The Maritsa-East region has the potential to attract BGN 20-30 billion in investments within 10 years if there is a regulatory environment, clarity and predictability", Minister Julian Popov further said.
According to Julian Popov, a fair transition from coal and natural gas to renewable energy means that a significant number of jobs and energy poor people are not affected.
Rain will continue to fall on and off in many places. It will be almost rainless along the Danube and in northeastern Bulgaria. Minimum temperatures will be between 5° and 10°C, in Sofia - 7°C, and maximum - between 11°C and 16°C, in Sofia - about 11°C...
Farmers across the country have declared their readiness for effective protests due to a lack of irrigation water, reported BNR’s correspondent Veselina Milanova. The Bulgarian Agrarian Chamber has sent a letter demanding an urgent meeting with..
The increase in vignette prices will take effect on May 1, while the new higher toll fees for heavy goods vehicles and buses will take effect on April 1 . Additionally, a second toll fee adjustment is scheduled for September 1. From May 1, the..
The 30th of March is the opening day of the summer season at Burgas Airport. The coastal airport will offer tourists more flights and new destinations -..
On Monday, the cloudiness will be mostly significant with short-term rain showers and light wind. The minimum temperatures will be between 6°C and 11°C,..
Around 835 trees will be planted through the #ForestInTheNeighborhood initiative of the Sofia Municipality . For this purpose, volunteers and donors will..
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