KEK starts EU-funded project to reduce air pollution from TPP Kosovo B
Power utility Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) has officially started the implementation of the project to reduce air pollution from the Kosovo B coal power plant, the largest electricity producer in Kosovo*. The project is funded by the European Union with EUR 76 million. According to the European Commission, the replacement of filters will significantly lower […]
TENDERING: Development of hydropower monitoring methodology, protocol for Albania, N. Macedonia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has published an invitation for expressions of interest for the development of a hydropower monitoring methodology and a monitoring protocol in Albania and North Macedonia. The bank said it would select and contract a consulting company. The deadline to file a bid is February 26, according to […]
EPCG, Končar DST sign EUR 2.3 million contract for HPP Perućica
Montenegro’s power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) has awarded a EUR 2.25 million contract for the equipment for Perućica hydropower plant (HPP) to a consortium established by Končar DST and Electro Team. The firms will deliver five transformers as well as spare parts and special tools. The contract was signed by Igor Noveljić, CEO of […]
UPDATE: Romania’s CE Oltenia to close four units in coal power plants by 2025
In order to compensate for the capacities, the company plans to construct gas-fired and renewable energy units.
Bor, Užice ban construction of small hydropower plants
The cities of Bor and Užice have decided to ban the construction of small hydropower plants (SHPPs). They joined Kraljevo, Pirot, Paraćin, and Dimitrovgrad, a group of local authorities in Serbia that have already done the same or intend to, citing the damage to the environment. After two and a half years, the fight against […]
PM sees EU Green Deal taking out 40% of electricity capacity in Romania
Coal is doomed, the head of the government in Bucharest has told businesspeople and representatives of associations. Prime minister Ludovic Orban warned that decision makers have maybe ten years to find energy production solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hinted at the dependence on the fossil fuel for electricity in Romania. The European Union’s […]
Estfeed – safe use of smart meter data in order to lower energy costs
Estfeed is a highly secure and transparent data sharing platform developed by the Estonian transmission system operator, ELERING. It aims to connect smart meter data from various hubs and sources across Europe with energy services in order to integrate retail markets, offer new smart services and lower costs. End-consumers can keep track of their own […]
Energy Community Summer School in Czechia open for applications
The Masaryk University Centre in Telč will host the fifth annual Energy Community Summer School. The international institution called on postgraduate students, researchers from all energy-related disciplines and young people working in governmental institutions, companies, think tanks and the civil society sector to apply for the lectures and social and cultural activities. The event is […]