Public debate on the Draft Law on Electricity launched in Republika Srpska
The first session of the public debate on the Draft Law on Electricity in Republika Srpska has been held at the Bijeljina regional chamber of commerce. The law should be adopted by the end of the year. The public debate is supposed to last for 60 days, and so far it has not been announced […]
Bulgaria changes grid connection rules for new RES producers – CMS Sofia
Bulgaria’s authorities have adopted changes to the transmission and distribution grid connection rules, in a step aimed at reducing the administrative burden on producers and consumers of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES), according to an eAlert from law firm CMS Sofia. The amendment and supplement for Ordnance 6 of 2014 concerning grid connection rules […]
Solar’s vast potential in coal regions in Europe
Author: Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe Coal is on its way out, which is good news for efforts to avert a climate breakdown. However, local communities in coal regions need help in this energy transition, which is where solar power can step in, according to Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, in an op-ed […]
Resalta completes lighting project for bERS Logistics in Bulgaria
Resalta has completed a lighting renovation project for logistics company bERS Logistics at its facility in Musachevo, Bulgaria, according to a press release from Resalta. bERS Logistics provides logistics services, including warehousing, shipping and e-commerce support, with facilities throughout Bulgaria. The client chose to renovate lighting at its Musachevo logistics center, near Sofia, in order […]
Enel inaugurates Kafireas wind farm complex, largest in Greece
Enel Green Power Hellas S.A. (EGPH), a subsidiary of Italian energy company Enel, has connected to the grid its new, 154 MW Kafireas wind farm complex, which is the largest of its kind in the country. According to the company’s website, located in the municipality of Karystos (Evia), Kafireas involved an overall investment of around […]
Energy and climate policies overview – current situation and recommendations for the preparation of Montenegro’s NECP
Author: Danilo Barjaktarović, Director, EcoEnergy Consulting Montenegro has pledged to join the international community’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, as a member of the Energy Community and a candidate for EU membership, Montenegro is committed to meeting the national goals in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions […]
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 […]
