Energy efficiency boosts construction sector
„We secured HRK 600 million (EUR 79.12 million) for energy efficiency and environmental protection projects in 2015. A large share was directed to the buildings construction sector,” Mihael Zmajlović, environmental and nature protection minister, said at a presentation in Zagreb. At the event, one in a series of gatherings organized by the ministry and the […]
Clear legislation necessary for GE to invest
General Electric is prepared to invest more in Serbia, but regulation should be amended, said Gaetano Massara, the company’s Southeastern Europe unit’s chief executive. Many significant projects have been put on hold in the country, including wind power, he said at the General Electric Sourcing Day, an event held at the building of the National […]
Seepex power exchange targets launch by end-year
Serbia’s day-ahead Southeast European Power Exchange (Seepex) is targeting a launch in November or December this year, the press office of European Power Exchange (Epex Spot), told SeeNews in an email. Epex Spot is developing the project in partnership with Serbian state-owned electricity grid operator EMS. EMS director Nikola Petrović had earlier told SeeNews the […]
Energy policy key to climate change mitigation
“This is perhaps the last opportunity for our generation to reach an agreement on climate change and sustainable development in order to preserve the planet and the quality of life,” Vuk Jeremić, president of Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development (CIRSD), said at a public debate on climate change and energy in the residence […]
Quotas for biomass become obligatory next year
Bosnia and Herzegovina must remain energy independent, said Mirsad Jašarspahić, vice president of the Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ekapija.ba reported. Speaking on a panel about the energy sector’s development at the Energa fair in Tuzla, he stressed that BiH is obliged to accept and implement European Union’s regulations, including […]
Efficient lighting for 20 municipalities, communities
Works on replacing 56,000 street lamps with energy-saving lighting in 20 municipalities and communities are expected to start in October, Cyprus News said. According to preliminary calculations, savings on electricity cost may be up to 50%, said the report published by Sigma Live. Energy consumption may drop by 15,000 MWh per year, which is equivalent […]
Countrywide wind power plants’ capacity tops 2 GW
Total wind energy capacity in the country linked to the grid exceeded 2 GW, Eletaen, the Greek Wind Energy Association, said in its preliminary report for the first half of this year, Energy Press portal wrote. The benchmark level was struck on April 26 by a 2 MW Vestas V90 facility installed by Terna Energy […]
Energy inefficiency remains biggest challenge
The biggest problem for Romania is still energy inefficiency, given that the quantified losses in coal energy units reach up to about EUR 4 billion annually, said Iulian Iancu, chairman of the Committee for Industries and Services of the Chamber of Deputies, Business Review reported. On June 9, representatives of central authorities and energy industry […]
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