Serbia delays public discussion on plan for Kolubara B thermal power plant
The coronavirus has prompted the Government of Serbia to shelve the public discussion on the draft spatial plan and environmental impact assessment for the Kolubara B thermal power plant. PowerChina is the contractor on behalf of EPS. The Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of Serbia said it is unable to hold the public discussion […]
EUR 400 million loan for Attica-Crete interconnection secured
The financing framework for the undersea electricity link between the Greek mainland and its largest island has been completed. The country’s TSO Admie secured a credit line of as much as EUR 400 million from Eurobank for the Ariadne Interconnection between Crete and the Attica peninsula. Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator, also known as IPTO […]
Electricity consumers in Turkey to get renewables-only tariff option
Starting in August, businesses and households in Turkey will be able to buy electricity generated exclusively from renewables and the state has drafted rules for guarantees of origin so that power producers can prove the source. The government in Ankara scheduled tendering for solar power plants with an overall capacity of 1 GW for October. […]
Natasa Pilides named Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of Cyprus
New Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry Natasa Pilides is assuming the position on July 10. She said Cyprus needs to be established on the Mediterranean’s energy map and stressed the importance of environmental issues. President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades swore in Natasa Pilides as the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry. After serving as […]
Slovenia issues call for support to renewable energy, high efficiency cogeneration
The Energy Agency of Slovenia is receiving applications for the support package of an overall EUR 10 million for electricity from renewable sources and advanced CHP technology. Operators of plants in Slovenia that produce electricity from renewable sources or in high efficiency cogeneration – combined heat and power or CHP, can apply by September 10 […]
Slovenia helping to bring households out of energy poverty with EU grants
Owners and co-owners of dwellings in Slovenia can apply for grants of up to EUR 9,620 for home makeovers including the installations of solar water heaters and heat pumps, state-backed Eco Fund said as it launched a pilot project against energy poverty. Eco Fund – Eko sklad has issued a public call for donations it […]
Hungary’s MVM plans acquisitions, deals to boost regional presence ahead of IPO
Hungary’s state-owned electricity producer MVM plans to build a regional presence through a series of acquisitions and deals before its potential initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg has reported, citing an interview by MVM CEO György Kóbor. Deals in Hungary have included the purchase of units from Germany’s E.ON and an unprofitable coal plant, which MVM […]
Top 3 most read articles in June
Here are the top 3 most read articles on Balkan Green Energy News in June. They deal with the topic of sustainable financing for biodiversity, status of preparation of national energy and climate plans (NECPs) in the Western Balkans and the announcement of Serbia to revive Kolubara B thermal power plant. A list 0f the […]
