Pirot procuring biomass equipment, heating services

An open procedure with the deadline on May 27 was initiated by the Municipality of Pirot for the replacement of existing heating oil–fuelled boilers with ones running on biomass, and delivery, as per contract, of heating energy in one secondary and three primary schools. The procurement is conducted with selection according to lowest offered price. […]

News April 28, 2016

Private partner sought for public lighting system

The Municipality of Žabalj, located in Serbia’s north, published an invitation for bids in an open procedure for a public–private partnership (PPP). The local authority will accept offers until May 30 from private entities for the reconstruction, rationalization and maintenance of public lighting. The preparatory period and implementation cannot exceed a total of six months […]

News April 28, 2016

Serbia reaches 500 MW quota for wind power

The Ministry of Mining and Energy revealed in mid-April it filled the capacity of 500 MW envisaged for electricity from wind turbines. Projects awarded with the temporary status of privileged producers are eligible for subsidies by law, but the government yet needs to adopt the frame for power purchase agreements. Serbia is waiting for a […]

Seventh Renewable Energy Stakeholders’ Forum held

The Clean Energy Investment Project of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said it joined the Group for Renewable Energy Sources within the Macedonian Energy Association in the Economic Chamber of Macedonia, and the International Finance Corporation’s Balkan Renewable Energy Program in the organization of the seventh Renewable Energy Stakeholders’ Forum in Skopje. […]

News April 27, 2016

Memorandum inked on power market in Western Balkans

Representatives of transmission system operators (TSOs), national regulatory authorities, and ministries of energy and power exchanges of six countries of the Western Balkans declared commitment to implement general principles of cooperation as well as concrete actions to develop the regional electricity market. The memorandum of understanding was signed at the premises of the Energy Community […]

News April 27, 2016

TRV fitting remains obligatory, no penalties for now

Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar will make a study on the use of thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs), analyze the situation and recommend how to improve the system for calculating heating expenses, as announced after the meeting of a working group of the Ministry of Economy of Croatia. It consists of representatives of the ministry, the institute, […]

News April 27, 2016

Reaching Sustainable Development Goals takes individual responsibility, cross-border projects

The United Nations in Serbia is refurbishing its future headquarters to be energy efficient and even produce its own energy. Smart meters are installed to measure the consumption of electricity, heat and water, and significant technical remodelling is underway, says Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano. In an interview with Balkan Green Energy News, the UN Resident Coordinator and […]