METKA EGN acquires 260 MW solar PV project in Australia
Greek EPC contractor METKA EGN has announced the acquisition of a 260 MW solar photovoltaic (solar PV) project in Australia, the subsidiary of Greek industrial giant Mytilineos Holdings said in a statement. “Following the opening of our office in Melbourne in 2018, we are pleased to have closed the acquisition of a first 260MW solar […]
Project scrapped to build HPP Hrastje-Mota over negative environmental impact
The Slovenian government has halted preparations to produce a national spatial plan (DPN) for the Hrastje-Mota hydropower plant (HPP), the first that was planned on the Mura river. Numerous NGOs, which had been opposing the construction of the HPP over its negative environmental impact, welcomed the decision. However, the project developer, HSE Group, said that […]
Romania mulls carbon price compensation scheme
The Romanian government is considering introducing a scheme for offsetting the cost of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS), but details have not yet been announced, local media reported. The scheme would be available to all companies that are obliged to hold emission allowances. The price of these certificates has increased sharply in the […]
Days of Good Wind gather 200 participants from Croatia, world
A conference titled Days of Good Wind, organized by the Croatian Renewable Energy Sources (OIEH), which started yesterday and ends today in Vodice, has gathered around 200 participants from Croatia and around the world interested in the future of wind energy, with a special focus on the region of South East Europe. The conference is […]
Montenegro leading energy transition in region
In May 2019, Montenegro joined the not-so-large group of countries that managed to cover the entire electricity demand over a certain period of time from domestic renewable energy sources. “This proves that energy transition is possible, that it is possible to stop using fossil fuels for electricity production,” says Montenegro’s Economy Minister in charge of […]
wpd Adria plans EUR 1.5 billion investment in 1.2 GW wind farms in BiH, Croatia
wpd Adria, a subsidiary of German renewable energy company wpd, intends to invest EUR 1.5 billion in an integrated 1.2 GW wind farm system in the Livno-Grahovo-Knin area in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to Zoran Obradović, managing director at wpd Adria, eKapija reported. The Dubrovnik-based wpd Adria is currently in the process of […]
Zagreb adopts first Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan in Croatia
The City Assembly of Zagreb has adopted the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP), the first such document in Croatia, the North-West Croatia Regional Energy Agency (REGEA) said on its website. The City of Zagreb has prepared the action plan in cooperation with the REGEA. The SECAP includes 23 measures for reducing CO2 emissions […]
Apply for Summer School on low emission development in Durres
The Summer School on Low Emission Development Planning will be held in the Vila Belvedere in Durres, Albania, from September 8 to 14. The Summer School will be organized by Regional Education and Information Centre for Sustainable Development in South-East Europe – REIC in collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Office in Sarajevo responsible for […]