Serbian regulatory agency approved transmission system’s development and investment plans

The Council of the Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia (AERS) has approved the Transmission System Development Plan for 2017-2026 and Transmission System Investment Plan for 2017-2019. Both Plans were adopted by the state-owned Joint Stock Company Elektromreža Srbije, Serbia’s transmission system operator. The ten-year transmission system development plan was drafted in line with […]

Electricity December 29, 2017

UNECE assessment in Drina river basin highlights importance of improving water quality and calls for strengthened transboundary cooperation

Addressing water pollution and improving water quality and monitoring are key steps needed to face the challenges in the Drina River Basin of ensuring sustainable development in a transboundary context, UNECE published in its statement following the completion of the intersectoral and participatory assessment of the Drina River Basin, shared mainly by Bosnia and Herzegovina, […]

Talks on new Montenegrin coal-fired unit fail, Government to implement ecological overhaul of TPP Pljevlja

Montenegrin Government decided to start the ecological reconstruction of the coal-fired power plant Pljevlja. The Unit I of the thermal power plant (TPP) Pljevlja, operated by public power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), will be ecologically reconstructed by 2021. The announcement is part of the Government’s decision to terminate the cooperation on Project of Construction […]

Macedonia’s banks to finance energy efficiency improvement in housing sector

Ohridska banka AD Skopje and Sparkasse Bank Makedonija will support investments in green technology and energy efficiency improvement in the housing sector. Both banks have received loans from the EBRD Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for that purpose. Ohridska Banka will use EUR 2 million loan for on-lending to support investments in green […]

First charger for electric vehicles in Novi Sad introduced

The very first charger for electric vehicles (EV) has been introduced in Novi Sad. Charging is free and the charging station is located on the google map. The charger is installed at parking lot in front of the ProCredit Bank branch in the center of the city. Public utility Parking Servis Novi Sad and ProCredit […]

Mobility December 28, 2017

Hungary interested in investing in energy capacities of Montenegro

Hungarian companies are interested in investing in Montenegro’s energy sector, said Peter Szijjarto, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, during his recent visit to Podgorica. Investing in Montenegro’s energy capacities is of a particular interest to Hungarian companies, the minister said during a meeting with Montenegrin economy minister Dragica Sekulić. According to Szijjarto, Montenegro […]