Resalta establishes venture in Romania with Next Energy Partners
The energy services provider based in Ljubljana registered a company in Bucharest together with a domestic firm. Resalta said its joint venture in Romania would focus on photovoltaics, combined heat and power and industrial lighting. Resalta doo widened its growth ambitions, as it has struck a deal to start offering energy efficiency services and develop […]
EPBiH starts construction of 48 MW wind park Podveležje
Elektroprivreda BiH said engineers are carrying out blasting works for the foundations of 15 future turbines near Mostar. Siemens Gamesa, Wind Power, HP Investing and Minersko are responsible for the project. EPBiH is investing EUR 83 million in wind park Podveležje. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s JP Elektroprivreda BiH has announced activities continued at the site of […]
HEP starts trial of Korlat, first unsubsidized wind farm in Croatia
The first wind power plant built by the national power producer is scheduled to enter full operation in August. HEP finished the construction of Korlat, the biggest wind park in Croatia, and connected it to the grid for a test run. Croatian Energy Market Operator Ltd. (HROTE) has announced it signed a contract with wind […]
Investors eyeing potential for floating solar, hybrid plants in Greece
German SINN Power is about to showcase the prototype of a floating solar power plant and its hybrid system utilizing wind and wave energy in Crete, while another German company, BayWa, is said to be looking at possible projects for the technology in Greece. Company BayWa AG is examining the Greek market for opportunities in […]
Geothermal cogeneration unit to be installed in Babina Greda in Croatia
Municipal authorities are using EU funds to determine the size and temperature of a well at as much as 3,800 meters underground. A study found the heating potential of at least 27 MW together with the possibility to build a power plant of 1 MW or more in Babina Greda in Croatia. The Vukovar-Srijem County […]
Delaying coal phaseout would be expensive for Bulgaria, Romania and Greece
The drop in market prices of power amid the coronavirus crisis opens the way for a less costly closure of thermal power plants that burn lignite. Postponing the coal phaseout in Balkan states would magnify expenses, according to a study released by the Southeast Europe Energy Transition Network. The COVID-19 pandemic sent market prices of […]
Low costs boost demand for renewables during coronavirus crisis
Green energy has been the most resilient to the effects of lockdowns worldwide, said Dave Turk, Acting Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency. The demand for renewables is seen growing 1% this year, while the coronavirus impact may push the level in the overall energy sector as much as 6% lower, according to the […]
PPC Renewables may partner with Motor Oil, Helector in green energy
Greece’s national electricity producer PPC is leaning on its green energy firm for the transition away from conventional and dirty technology. PPC Renewables is developing geothermal, wind and solar projects and establishing ventures, where domestic companies Motor Oil Hellas and Helector emerged as next likely partners. Government-controlled Public Power Corp. SA or PPC is discussing […]
