EIB approves EUR 70 million loan for SME projects in Montenegro
Investment and Development Fund (IRF) of Montenegro presented this year’s financial support and signed a contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a EUR 70 million loan, part of which is intended for energy and environment. The event was attended by potential users of IRF’s loans, and Montenegrin prime minister Milo Đukanović told the audience […]
RENEXPO Western Balkans opens its gates for the second consecutive year in Belgrade
International renewable energy and energy efficiency trade fair and conference RENEXPO Western Balkans will be held in Belgrade on April 22-23 for the second consecutive year following the success of last year’s event. RENEXPO Western Balkans 2015 will gather both European and regional renewable energy and energy efficiency experts. Following the introduction of new energy […]
Stakeholders give their views on Energy Community’s future
The results of the public consultation which gathered stakeholders’ views on options for the implementation of proposals made by the High Level Reflection Group in its report ‘An Energy Community for the Future’ were published in mid-March, the Energy Community said. A total of 61 submissions were received from a wide mix of stakeholders, including […]
Energy and renewables in focus of bilateral cooperation with Czech Republic
Mining and energy minister Aleksandar Antić met on March 11 a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, headed by deputy minister Vladimír Bártl. The two sides agreed there was progress in the joint mining projects of Ćirikovac, Soko and Štavalj, the Serbian ministry said. Both counterparts expressed interest in […]
IMF’s 15 percent electricity price hike requirement in agreement with the state
The head of the International Monetary Fund’s mission to Serbia Zuzana Murgašová said 15 percent electricity price hike was part of the agreement with the government, as stated in a memorandum which the country submitted before the deal was closed, Balkans.com quoted reports by Serbian media. Asked by Tanjug how she sees the fact that […]
EU eyes creation of energy partnership with Turkey
The European Commission (EC) said it intends to establish an energy policy partnership with Turkey, Anadolu Agency reported. A stronger and more united EU can engage more constructively with its partners, to their mutual benefit, EC’s statement said. The body announced the Energy Union Package in Brussels on February 25, which calls for greater coordination […]
Smart energy solutions on the agenda at Cyprus conference
Experts discussed smart solutions to energy challenges in Cyprus on March 10, at a high-level conference in Nicosia, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said. The conference – Smart sustainable energy: International experience and Cyprus – was organised by the Cypriot Ministry of Energy and Industry, the European Commission (through the Support Group for […]
Regulation book opens 50.5 kW capacity for solar power
Ministry of Mining and Energy registered the temporary preferential status of two power producers ceased to exist, as the deadline for acquiring the permanent status expired. Therefore, according to law, the free capacity has increased by their facilities’ installed power, the statement said. A new regulation document was adopted and entered into force on March […]