World Bank funds public buildings’ energy efficiency
According to a contract notice for the renovation of five public buildings, after the deadline for obtaining tender dossier expired on July 24, the Ministry of Economic Development expects receipt of tender by August 3. Object of the open procedure within the Kosovo Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Project, funded by the World Bank, is […]
Gorenje sells waste-processing subsidiary Surovina
Polish Tesla Recycling acquired the majority stake in a subsidiary of international household appliances maker Gorenje, headquartered in the town of Velenje, Slovenian Press Agency (STA) said. Gorenje Surovina is a waste-processing company with a production plant which serves as a technological and development platform for the development of an alternative fuel production programme in […]
EBRD approves funds for Krnovo wind power plant
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the first commercial wind power plant in Montenegro, to be located at Krnovo, near the town of Nikšić in the western part of the country. Also, the government in Podgorica agreed on July 23 for French development bank of Proparco to join the project lenders. […]
Skopje’s preschool institution going through makeover
Municipality of Centar in Skopje is financing the reconstruction and enlargement of kindergarten ‘13-ti Noemvri’. Local authorities also announced necessary measures for energy efficiency, with new tiles, windows and heating and power installations. The kindergarten will become an energy efficient object, and the most sophisticated ecological materials will be used in the construction works, the […]
Integral inženjering hired for works on SHPP Bočac 2
Company Hidroelektrane na Vrbasu (HEV) AD Mrkonjić Grad, hydroelectric facilities operator from the west of the Republic of Srpska entity, signed a BAM 16.53 million (EUR 8.45 million) contract with Integral inženjering DOO from nearby Laktaši on July 20 for construction works in the project of small hydropower plant Bočac 2. The deadline for the […]
Turkey makes world top ten in green building
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) included Turkey in Top 10 Countries for LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), its annual ranking that highlights countries outside of the U. S. which are „making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation.” Turkey is now ranked ninth after entering top 10 for the […]
Two banks secure funds for renewables from EBRD
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on July 15 it secured financing for Garanti Bank AŞ and Yapı ve Kredi Bankası AŞ of USD 180 million (EUR 165 million). The funds will finance mid-sized renewable energy projects implemented by private sector companies, each ranging between EUR 10 million and EUR 40 million, the report […]
Local government withdraws MHPP concession go-ahead
City council of Bihać cancelled its approval for granting concessions for mini hydropower plants on Una river at locations of Martin Brod and Dobrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s west. Under public pressure on the local level, but also a national one, mayor Emdžad Galijašević initiated the council session just a week after the approval was […]
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