VIDEO – Perspective: SEE region ready for energy efficiency improvements by Ankica Barbulov
Thanks to legislative framework in place and ESCO companies bringing to the region energy services expertise from more developed markets, South-east Europe is finally ready to improve its energy efficiency. The potential is huge, both in private and public sector, according to Ankica Barbulov, director of GGE ESCO in a video interview for Balkan Green […]
REC Serbia is looking for country office director
The Regional Environmental Center, i.e. REC Serbia is looking for a director for its Serbian country office. The deadline for applications is February 14, 2017. The director of REC Serbia will be responsible for the overall management of the office in accordance with high ethical standards, local regulations and the REC’s internal policies and procedures. The […]
Greek energy companies at Serbia-Greece Business Forum
During the Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras’ visit to Belgrade a Serbia-Greece Business Forum will take place on January 31. The business delegation from Greece includes companies working in the field of energy and renewables, also interested in cooperation with Serbian companies. Greek energy delegation is led by Terna SA and PPC Renewables, who are among […]
Participate in UNECE survey on energy efficiency investment
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Copenhagen Center on Energy Efficiency are conducting a survey on overcoming barriers to investing in energy efficiency. The survey is targeted at experts, business managers and company representatives, representatives of financial institutions, and government officials dealing with energy efficiency in a particular country, region or […]
Swiss donation for CHP unit in Belgrade suburb Padinska Skela
The Swiss Government will donate EUR 1,2 million and CHF 500.000 to Serbia for the construction of a combined heat and power plant (CHP) in Padinska Skela, which will be fueled by biomass. An annex to the agreement on the construction of the plant was signed by the Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Aleksandar […]
Danilovgrad to build wastewater treatment plant, contractors needed
The municipality of Danilovgrad, Montenegro, seeks contractors for the construction of a wastewater collection system and treatment plant. Contractors are also needed for the modernisation of the water supply system. Tendering for the construction of the wastewater plant and the reconstruction of existing and construction of new sewers is expected to begin in the first […]
IRENA: South East Europe has vast renewable energy potential of 740 GW
South East Europe has huge potential of renewable energy equal to about 740 GW, according to a new study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report “Cost-Competitive Renewable Power Generation: Potential across South East Europe” was released at a high-level meeting preceding the opening of the seventh session of IRENA’s Assembly in Abu […]
Serbia invites consultants for a project to promote the use of biomass
The Ministry of Mining and Energy of Serbia announced an invitation for independent consultants on the project for promoting the use of biomass in district heating and cooling (DHC) systems. The program called “Promotion of Renewable Energies: Developing the Biomass Market in Serbia” was launched to facilitate a switch from fossil fuel to more environment […]