Distribution’s earnings recover to positive balance
Elektrokrajina AD, state-owned power distribution for the western part of the Republic of Srpska, reported better results in the first half of the year than from January through June 2014. Distribution losses dropped 0.56 percentage points to 15.48%, said the company, part of holding ERS (Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske MP AD). In comparison, the losses were […]
EPS plans solar and wind projects at coal-fired plant complex
State-controlled Electric Power Industry of Serbia (EPS) called for offers in the procurement of a preliminary feasibility study with a general project for the construction of a solar power plant in the slag and ash pond of thermal power plant Kostolac A, located 100 kilometers east of Belgrade. It also placed a public invitation for […]
Lighting overhaul in university dorms of Vojvodina
All eight university dormitories in Novi Sad, the capital of Serbian northern province Vojvodina, are getting LED lighting installed, together with an energy savings control system in two buildings, according to the information provided on Studentski centar Novi Sad website. The contract also includes dorms in the towns of Sombor and Zrenjanin, managed by the […]
Electricity production increases by over 10%
Romania’s electricity production reached 64.8 TWh last year, up by 10.5% compared to 2013, Energy World magazine reported. Domestic consumption amounted to 57.7 TWh, up by 1.9% compared to 2013. Romania was a net exporter, as the import-export balance reached 7 TWh, according to Romania’s Energy Authority ANRE. Wind energy had a 9.56% share in […]
GGF partners ProCredit Bank Serbia in green lending
Green for Growth Fund, Southeast Europe (GGF) said it entered into a partnership with ProCredit Bank Serbia to support green lending in that country. ProCredit Bank is market leader there in terms of energy efficiency lending with a strong focus on agricultural and small and medium enterprise (SME) lending, the press release added. The EUR […]
SBI Offshore buying majority stake in solar assets
A cash and shares transaction has been announced for 51% stakes in four photovoltaic plants in Bulgaria and two operating companies operated by Gräss Group from Germany. SBI Offshore, listed on the Singapore Exchange, said it will pay SGD 13.97 million (EUR 9.03 million) to its German partner, and assets will be injected into Graess […]
A2A prolonged contract for another two months
Italian minority stakeholder in national electric power industry EPCG (Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić) agreed with the state government to prolong the contract for another two months, after three similar interim deals from early April. The partnership dates back to 2009, and A2A said negotiations about the future ownership structure are continuing, according to a […]
EBRD investing up to EUR 400 million in energy
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans to increase its investments in Turkey, according to its country director Jean-Patrick Marquet, as reported by Invest in Turkey portal. The bank will channel EUR 300 million to EUR 400 million into that market this year, including acquiring stakes in Borsa Istanbul and renewable energy company Gama […]
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