GGF, KEP Trust boost green financing for farmers in Kosovo*
The Green for Growth Fund has invested EUR 3 million into microfinance organization KEP Trust for on-lending to private individuals.
Cyprus to issue EUR 30 million public call for energy efficiency in households
The plan is to spend EUR 70 million over the 2021-2027 period, and the first public call scheduled for March 9 will be worth EUR 30 million.
Sweden allocates EUR 7.2 million for energy efficiency in BiH
The funds will be used for the energy renovation, the installation of solar systems, and the development of financial schemes.
North Macedonia to subsidize prosumers with EUR 130,000 in 2021
North Macedonia will support renewable energy and energy efficiency in households with some EUR 840,000 in 2021, including EUR 130,000 for prosumers.
Bulgarian municipalities get EUR 8.3 million for street lighting through EEA
Local authorities in Bulgaria are renewing street lighting systems in projects worth almost EUR 9.2 million, most of which was secured through EEA Grants
Renewables to power electric cars, lighting on Smart Road Tirana
Within a pilot project in Tirana, small solar and wind power devices will be used to supply the energy for public lighting and chargers for electric cars
Kostas Skrekas becomes minister of the environment and energy of Greece
New Minister of the Environment and Energy of Greece Kostas Skrekas took over the post from Kostis Hatzidakis. Major reforms are already underway.
Professors say coal already uncompetitive, energy transition must accelerate in region
Energy transition into renewables is necessary and more cost effective even than to maintain coal thermal power plants, the academic community claims
