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Balkan Green Energy News
Soaring prices push up BiH electricity exports to all-time high
25 January 2022 - The record value of BiH's power exports in 2021 was largely due to soaring prices on the international market caused by the energy crisis.
HET delays decision on capital boost for hydropower plant Dabar project
24 January 2022 - An updated proposal of the capital increase plan, according to announcements from HET, is expected to be ready in February at the latest,
Green for Growth Fund to provide Tier II capital to Egyptian banks
24 January 2022 - The Green for Growth Fund has been granted approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to provide Tier II capital to banks in the country
Conference Serbian Companies on Changing Power Market to be held in Belgrade on February 22
21 January 2022 - In Belgrade on February 22, Balkan Green Energy News is organizing a conference on the outlook for Serbia’s electricity market for the next few years and new roles of market players.
Swiss energy trader Axpo inks PPA to buy electricity from 300 MWp of solar in Poland
19 January 2022 - Axpo Polska will buy the entire output of the solar power plants between 2022 and 2026, and will act as the balancing agent for the project portfolio.
Rio Tinto says it’s halting work in Serbia, but what’s really happening?
10 January 2022 - Many landowners and others wondered what ‘on hold’ meant, when all we need is to see Rio Tinto stopped and gone.
GGF starts green finance expert course for Garanti BBVA bank
31 December 2021 - GGF's Technical Assistance Facility has launched a dedicated Green Finance Expert course with its longstanding partner Garanti BBVA
Republic of Srpska breaks ground on three hydropower plants on Bistrica river
29 December 2021 - All three hydropower plants are expected to go online in four years at the latest, with a projected annual electricity output of 152 GWh.
Germany, Belgium to close nuclear reactors despite Europe energy crisis
28 December 2021 - The move comes amid the ongoing energy crisis in Europe and the EU’s plans to recognize nuclear power as a low-carbon energy source.
EIB to finance North Macedonia’s gas interconnector with Greece
25 December 2021 - The project is seen as a short-term measure aimed at facilitating a gradual shift to clean energy, with natural gas as a transition fuel.
Albania becomes second country to submit draft NECP to Energy Community Secretariat
23 December 2021 - There is still room for additional policies to help Albania decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions.
Elektromreža Srbije needs additional EUR 200 million for electricity interconnections
13 December 2021 - Problems with electricity supply exist in Vojvodina, the city of Bor and the capital Belgrade and its surroundings
Failing to switch from coal to wind and solar could cost every Polish family EUR 170 per year by 2030
09 December 2021 - Poland's Instrat Foundation has analyzed the current Polish Energy Policy for 2040 and proposed solutions
EU supports Serbia in preparing the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (INECP)
08 December 2021 - Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Serbia from 2021 to 2030 with the vision until 2050 is underway
BIG Shopping Centers Group starts EUR 109 million wind farm project in Romania
08 December 2021 - BIG Shopping Centers is taking over a wind power plant project of 102 MW in Romania, marking a major expansion of its renewables portfolio
Serbian court suspends Canada-based Euro Lithium’s exploration works
08 December 2021 - Local environmentalist group March from Kolubara won a temporary ban at court on exploration works by Euro Lithium Balkan