UPDATE: Serbia temporarily suspends incentives for renewables, high-efficiency cogeneration
The Government of Serbia has decided to suspend payments of incentives for electricity produced from renewable energy sources and in high-efficiency cogeneration units– CHP, multiple sources familiar with the matter told Balkan Green Energy News. The persons close to the government confirmed that the Government of Serbia, at the meeting yesterday, brough decision to temporarily […]
EMS vows to keep power transmission system in Serbia running smoothly
Elektromreža Srbije – EMS, operator of the electricity transmission system in Serbia, said it undertook all necessary measures to keep it secure and stable amid the state of emergency imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. All employees that can are working at their homes, while those who have essential tasks to maintain substations […]
ContourGlobal abandons Kosova e Re project, exits coal altogether
The foreign investor has faced a setback with regulatory hurdles and financing drying up for the planned lignite-fired thermal power unit. ContourGlobal told shareholders it wasn’t able to meet deadlines and that it is scrapping Kosova e Re as it exits the coal sector. The emphasis has shifted to clean technologies and there will be […]
EU opens EUR 980 million call for proposals for green energy infrastructure
Third countries can marginally participate in the scheme for smart grids, gas and cross-border carbon dioxide networks and transmission projects for renewables. The European Union is about to complete the spending allocated for the outgoing seven-year budget for energy union infrastructure. The Connecting Europe Facility or CEF is funding a round of projects with major […]
Coronavirus prompts crisis measures in electric power systems in Balkans
Governments and state-owned operators are imposing constraints and work from home and stepping up hygiene requirements. The coronavirus isn’t affecting the electric power supply for now in the region of Western Balkans. Power producers and distributors in the Balkans have been introducing emergency procedures to contain the fallout from the spread of COVID-19. The coronavirus […]
Montenegro to amend Law on Energy to boost renewables, regulate power exchange
A public call was issued for proposals and suggestions to remove obstacles for connecting structures to the grid, for the improvement of conditions for prosumers and to enable trade in electricity. Montenegro last changed its Law on Energy in 2017. The Ministry of Economy in Podgorica is receiving comments, proposals and suggestions until March 26 […]
EPS hiring PowerChina to build 350 MW coal power plant to replace old units
The construction of Kolubara B is planned to start next year. State-owned coal miner, power producer and distributor EPS signed a preliminary agreement with partners from China to install the thermal power plant, holding on to the fossil fuel as the pillar of the energy strategy of Serbia. An investment of EUR 385 million is […]
New incentive scheme for renewables to be launched in Croatia in April via auctions – minister
Croatia will begin implementing a new model of incentives to support renewable energy sources which envisages introduction of premiums. The first auction, according to local media reports, will take place in April. A few days ago, the Croatian Parliament adopted the new national Energy Sector Development Strategy until 2030, with projections until 2050 and finished […]