NEW report: Western Balkan countries can decarbonise their power systems by 2045 – and save money – if they invest in #renewableenergy, #energystorage & #greenhydrogen when replacing aging lignite power plants. bit.ly/3yMSM9G A 🧵1/6 
A decarbonised power system ensures security of supply that can be further reinforced through deeper regional integration. 2/6
Fossil gas is no bridge fuel. Need for accelerated #climateaction, high & volatile #fossilgas prices & ever cheaper #renewables undermine business case for new fossil gas infrastructure. WB6 can cut gas use by 50% up to 2045 by investing in H2-ready infrastructure & storage. 3/6
Storage technologies provide flexibility, enable #renewables expansion across the region & reduce the need for hydrogen to replace gas. 5 GW worth of green hydrogen plants, covering 7 % of demand in 2045 ensure the security of supply of the power system. 4/6
Western Balkan countries have committed to fully decarbonising their economies by 2050. Transforming their power systems – the most polluting in Europe – is at the heart of this transition & key to its success. 5/6
Read the study “Powering the Future of the Western Balkans with Renewables” here: bit.ly/3yMSM9G 6/6
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