CoolHeating in Šabac – biomass use for district heating
The University of Belgrade School of Electrical Engineering (ETF), together with partners on the CoolHeating project, has completed pre-feasibility studies for two investment projects concerning small modular renewable district heating systems in the City of Šabac: the Summer House – biomass use in suburban areas and the New District Heating Plant – biomass use in […]
EEX, SEEPEX to launch Serbian power derivatives market
The European Energy Exchange (EEX) and the South East European Power Exchange (SEEPEX), have entered into a cooperation for the listing of cash-settled power futures, SEEPEX said in a press release, adding that both exchanges envisage the launch of the new contracts in early 2019. “Pending the approval of the relevant authorities, EEX will list […]
GGF supports two large-scale wind farms in Serbia
The Green for Growth Fund (GGF), advised by Finance in Motion GmbH, will support two of the first large-scale wind farms in the country – the 158 MW Čibuk 1 wind farm and the 42 MW Alibunar wind farm with a total of EUR 31.85 million, GGF said in a statement. The GGF secured EUR […]
Hrvatski Telekom sells retail electricity business to RWE Hrvatska
Hrvatski Telekom will sell its power business to RWE Hrvatska, the telecommunication company said in a press release. Hrvatski Telekom has concluded a contract with RWE Hrvatska initiating the process of the transfer of its retail electricity business segment to the German energy company’s subsidiary, Hrvatski Telekom announced. This transaction has no influence on the […]
Doctors and patient groups launch Unmask My City initiative to clean up Sofia’s air
A coalition of nine doctor and health organisations has joined the global Unmask My City initiative, calling for greater urgency in achieving clean air in Sofia, Unmask My City (UMC) initiative said in a statement, adding that the Bulgarian capital is one of the most polluted cities in the whole European Union (EU). According to […]
EIB provides EUR 15 million to HBOR for biodiversity improvement
European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided EUR 15 million to Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) under the Natural Capital Financing Facility in order to improve conservation of existing biodiversity, improve green infrastructure and strengthen climate change resilience. The Natural Capital Financial Facility, founded 3 years ago by the EIB and the European Commission, has […]
Energy efficiency bill sent to Kosovo* parliament
The government of Kosovo* has submitted the energy efficiency bill to the parliament. The bill is aimed at establishing a legal framework for reaching of energy efficiency targets, as well as at implementing all relevant EU directives, Economic Development Minister Valdrin Lluka said. The minister added that with the establishment of a fund envisaged under […]
EUSEW 2018: Presentation of finalists – Upgrading 300 public schools in Paris
Winners of the EU Sustainable Energy Awards 2018 will be unveiled on June 5. A total of 12 finalists from 10 different EU countries across 4 categories (Consumers, Public Sector, Businesses, and the newly added Young Energy Leaders) are on the shortlist of the year’s most successful projects. The full list of finalists is here, […]