NGEN installs first Tesla Powerpack battery storage system in the region
Slovenian energy solution provider NGEN has unveiled the first Tesla Powerpack storage system in the region, located in Jesenice, north-west of Slovenia. This is the largest Tesla Powerpack storage system in Europe. The investment in the 12.6 MW/22.2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) including construction, installation, and all equipment is worth EUR 15 million. In […]
Air pollution and crowded buses – Tirana takes steps towards a solution
The Municipality of Tirana has invited 40 stakeholders from public institutions, the civil society, academia, and public and private companies to develop a joint vision for Tirana’s first Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), asking the question: What do you want Tirana to look like in 2030? The Municipality of Tirana is a partner in the […]
Join SEE Biodiversity Task Force now!
The Biodiversity Task Force (BD TF), the regional technical and advisory body working under the auspices of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) – Regional Working Group on Environment (RWGE), invites interested parties to file submissions for associated members of the BD TF. The BD TF is composed of focal points and deputy focal points with […]
Ford launches production of Romania’s first hybrid vehicle
U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Company has started manufacturing a new hybrid car, an electrified new Ford Puma, following a EUR 200 million investment in Craiova, Romania. Offered with advanced Ford EcoBoost Hybrid 48-volt electrified powertrain technology, Ford’s new SUV-inspired compact crossover is the first hybrid vehicle to be manufactured in Romania, according to a press […]
Hidroelectrica files non-binding letter of intent to buy CEZ assets in Romania
Romania’s Hidroelectrica, the country’s largest power producer 80%-controlled by the state, has submitted a non-binding letter of intent to buy the assets of Czech energy company CEZ in Romania, Hidroelectrica CEO Bogdan Badea has confirmed, Romania Insider reported, citing Economica.net. The assets have attracted strong interest, CEZ spokesperson Ladislav Kriz said, according to Profit.ro. CEZ […]
Bulgaria taking steps to improve electric vehicle environment – CMS Sofia
Even though Bulgaria is a relatively small and undeveloped electric vehicle (EV) market, in the past few months there have been some developments demonstrating some will of the authorities to improve the EV environment so as to achieve the set goals in the policy documents, according to an eAlert from law firm CMS Sofia. As […]
Four systemic Greek banks join EUR 650 million sustainable infrastructure program – EIB
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has confirmed in a press release involvement of four systemic Greek banks in a new EUR 650 million green infrastructure investment program. Confirmation of the involvement of the four systemic Greek banks – Alpha Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, and Piraeus Bank – will enable EUR 650 million for […]
GGF secures EUR 25 million from OeEB to continue green finance
The Development Bank of Austria (Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG – OeEB) has increased its investment with the Green for Growth Fund (GGF) by providing an additional EUR 25 million in senior shares, according to a press release from the GGF. OeEB’s commitment will help the GGF continue to develop renewable energy projects and improve energy and […]