The ionosphere over the seismogenic zones exhibited large-scale anomalies when multiple seismogenic zones of the Balkan Peninsula spatially and temporally overlapped. Moreover, the TEC around the earthquake centers showed a positive anomaly lasting for 7 h. In a single seismogenic zone in Greece, the TEC around the earthquake center reached over
This report analyses the emissions related to batteries throughout the supply chain and over the full battery lifetime and highlights priorities for reducing emissions. Life
This report analyses the emissions related to batteries throughout the supply chain and over the full battery lifetime and highlights priorities for reducing emissions. Life cycle analysis of electric cars shows that they already offer emissions reductions benefits at the global level when compared to internal combustion engine cars. Further increasing the sustainability
They acknowledged the strategic importance of the Western Balkans region in the context of Critical Raw Materials and batteries, and its role in the EU Value Chain and industries. With the increasing global demand for these materials, the Western Balkans hold a significant potential that must be harnessed effectively to contribute to the EU''s
The net-zero transition will require vast amounts of raw materials to support the development and rollout of low-carbon technologies. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will play a central role in the pathway to net zero; McKinsey estimates that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the BEV segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030, with annual unit sales
Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are indispensable for achieving the twin transition – the seamless integration of digital innovation with the steadfast pursuit of environmental sustainability. The EU economy and various strategic sectors, such as renewable energy, digital, space and defence heavily rely on CRMs.
Leaves play a central role in plant fitness, allowing efficient light capture, gas exchange and thermoregulation, ensuring optimal growing conditions for the plant. Phenotypic variability in leaf shape and size has been linked to environmental heterogeneity and habitat characteristics. Therefore, the study of foliar morphology in plant populations can help us to
Our lithium battery production technology is based on innovative developments that enable us to create batteries with high energy efficiency and durability, as well as with
The EU is lowering environmental standards for mining lithium and other materials for the energy transition, but the Western Balkans and other third countries are set to take an even heavier burden.
They acknowledged the strategic importance of the Western Balkans region in the context of Critical Raw Materials and batteries, and its role in the EU Value Chain and
This project aims to investigate high temperature (pegmatite) veins and/or volcano-sedimentary deposits of lithium (and boron) at key sites across the Balkan Peninsula. The study will aim to uniquely combine the elemental and/or isotope signatures of key Li-containing minerals and their mineral associations in an attempt to decipher the lithium
Iron–nickel-laterite deposits in the Balkan Peninsula and Turkey, located in the Mirdita–Sub-Pelagonian and Pelagonian geotectonic zones, extending into the Anatolides zone are a major source
Europe is already an important centre for EV manufacturing, which requires lithium for lithium-ion (L-ion) batteries that are also used in electronics and energy storage for renewables. However, the continent''s EV manufacturers are dependent on imports; most of the world''s lithium is produced in Australia, the South American "Lithium
This project aims to investigate high temperature (pegmatite) veins and/or volcano-sedimentary deposits of lithium (and boron) at key sites across the Balkan Peninsula. The study will aim to
The volatile compounds of eight peach varieties (Prunus persica L.)—"Filina", "Gergana", "Ufo-4", "July lady", "Laskava", "Flat Queen", "Evmolpiya", and "Morsiani 90"—growing in Bulgaria were analyzed for the first time. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis and the HS-SPME technique revealed the presence of 65 volatile compounds; the
The net-zero transition will require vast amounts of raw materials to support the development and rollout of low-carbon technologies. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will play
Carnot Batteries offer an important alternative to other electricity storage systems due to the possible use of low-cost storage materials in their thermal energy storage units. The use of sensible storage material at high temperatures is of particular interest in order to achieve higher storage densities. A high number of research projects are
Balkan Peninsula is a region with insignificant quantity of energy resources. Its geographical location constitutes a potential energy corridor, by transporting energy raw materials from the wider Caspian Sea to European Union. EU is the world''s largest importer of energy raw materials and at the same time it is greatly dependent on hydrocarbon
Along the entire western margin of the Balkan Peninsula stretches the Dinaric Plateau to the south in the mountains of Pind and the mountains of the Peloponnese Peninsula. These mountains are characterized by steep slopes and an abundance of deep gorges; they are characterized by plateau-like summits. Karst topography forms are widely developed,
Batteries do not require specific geographic areas, have fast response time, but when used as large-scale storage systems, they have higher energy-related costs. When
The Balkan Wars and the territorial changes that ensued spurred the rebirth of Pan-Slavic activities in Russia. Scrutinizing the entanglements among Russian foreign policy, diplomacy, and public opinion, this chapter describes how officials and civilians—far away from the battlefields—became agitated in 1912–13, and how Pan-Slavism as a political discourse
An exceptionally cold episode occurred in January 2017 over the Balkan Peninsula. Analysis of historical records showed that it was one of the coldest extreme episodes. Even though the low temperatures of January 2017 did not break previous low records for all stations, the long duration was quite extreme, resulting in strong socioeconomic impacts in the
Our lithium battery production technology is based on innovative developments that enable us to create batteries with high energy efficiency and durability, as well as with high levels of protection against overloading and short circuits, ensuring safe use.
Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are indispensable for achieving the twin transition – the seamless integration of digital innovation with the steadfast pursuit of environmental
Europe is already an important centre for EV manufacturing, which requires lithium for lithium-ion (L-ion) batteries that are also used in electronics and energy storage for renewables. However, the continent''s EV manufacturers are dependent on imports; most of
Fish are important elements of aquatic ecosystems. Their communities naturally follow the river continuum and have been well described in the western European freshwater watersheds. In regions of higher endemism, such as the Balkan
Carnot Batteries offer an important alternative to other electricity storage systems due to the possible use of low-cost storage materials in their thermal energy storage units. The
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Batteries do not require specific geographic areas, have fast response time, but when used as large-scale storage systems, they have higher energy-related costs. When comparing PHS and BS, environmental constraints are also subject to discussion, since batteries dispose of toxic materials, and eventually need replacement.
The interest in developing lithium deposits in the Western Balkans is part of a wider push to exploit the mineral across Europe. Demand for the world’s lightest metal, lithium, is forecast to grow strongly in the coming decade as car manufacturers ramp up production of electric vehicles (EVs).
Additionally, Montenegro has a convenient infrastructure for export and a favorable geographical location. We conducted an analysis of the lithium battery market in the region and concluded that demand for our product will be high.
In the region tracked by Balkan Green Energy News, there are ten potential nickel mining sites: three in both Albania and Turkey, and one each in Serbia, North Macedonia, Kosovo* and Greece. Mining and processing of lithium, copper and nickel can be devastating for the population’s health, agriculture, water sources and biodiversity.
Asked about whether the company intends to source lithium materials from Serbia, founder and CEO Nemanja Mikać told Balkan Green Energy News that the plan is to import the commodities. ElevenEs requires lithium iron phosphate for cathodes, he stressed. Mikać noted that Rio Tinto’s project is on hold in Serbia.
The transition to electric and hybrid vehicles is making lithium ion batteries a strategic technology, as other available solutions are still in their infancy. The administration in Brussels is counting on the countries that it sees as reliable to provide the critical materials for the energy transition.
But Vulcan Energy is actually developing the technology to extract lithium from geothermal water, without mining. The list seems to be incomplete, as there is a lithium mining project in the Czech Republic, for instance, and geothermal extraction efforts in Italy and the United Kingdom.
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