Albanian government adopts decision to set up power exchange
The Government of Albania has adopted a decision to establish a power exchange, with day-ahead and intraday markets, according to the Albanian energy minister, Belinda Balluku. The power exchange will be established in accordance with EU directives and as a step in energy sector reforms, Balluku said in a press release, adding that the power […]
Belgrade hosting regional Smart City SEE19 conference
Regional conference Smart City SEE19 will be held in Belgrade on Thursday, May 23, gathering local, regional, and international experts, decision makers, and innovators to discuss the development of smart cities and their role in delivering a more sustainable future. The conference will showcase the best examples of smart cities, with the aim of inspiring […]
Vattenfall CEO Magnus Hall named new president of Eurelectric
Vattenfall President and CEO Magnus Hall has been appointed new president of Eurelectric for the next two years, according to press releases from the Sweden-based energy company and the pan-European electricity sector association. Eurelectric, the European industry association for the electricity sector, represents over 3,500 companies in more than 30 European countries in power generation, […]
Smart metering project connects 300 solar panel owners in decentralized power network
The LIFE+ SmartPV project has connected around 300 solar panel owners in Cyprus in a decentralized power network, making solar power better value. The Cypriot authorities have extended the payment scheme used for the pilot network to all owners of solar panels in the country, according to a press release from the European Commission. The […]
Hidroelectrica to hire law firm for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange
State-owned power utility Hidroelectrica has issued a public call to acquire legal services for conducting an initial public offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, local media reported. The deadline for submitting offers is May 23. Hidroelectrica plans to sell newly issued shares and also existing shares, but also to finally lists on the Bucharest […]
Greece secures EUR 178 million for first power link between Crete and mainland
Greece has secured a EUR 178 million long-term loan to finance the construction of the first power interconnector between the mainland and the country’s largest island Crete. The new 132 km submarine power line will ensure the security of energy supply, provide a third of Crete’s electricity needs, reduce the use of oil-fired power plants, […]
Kosova e Re power purchase agreement challenged at Energy Community
Kosovar and international non-governmental organizations have filed an official complaint to the Energy Community’s (EnC) dispute settlement mechanism, challenging the legality of the power purchase agreement (PPA) for the planned Kosova e Re coal power project, which is currently awaiting ratification by the Kosovo* parliament, Bankwatch has said on its website. The complaint was filed […]
Bulgaria scraps electricity export fee, enabling market coupling with North Macedonia
Bulgaria has amended its energy law to abolish a fee levied on exports of electricity, in what will remove obstacles to trade with Energy Community contracting parties in the Balkans and pave the way for the future market coupling with North Macedonia, the Energy Community Secretariat said in a statement welcoming the move. The amendments […]
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