Last year’s incentives average EUR 116 per MWh
Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA) reported a drop in energy consumption for last year, attributing it partly to a rise in efficiency and measures for savings, but pointing out that the major impact came from a decrease in economic activity and in population’s purchasing power. Overall, 16.9 TWh of electricity was consumed, 2.6% less than […]
Experts call for greater share of renewables
National energy policy should be revised to reflect the fact that the world’s major countries are turning to renewable sources of energy instead of fossil fuels, experts say. Last year, energy minister Taner Yıldız said Turkey wanted 30 percent of its targeted energy production of 100 billion MWh per year in 2023 to come from […]
Job cuts policy results in number of workers rising
Despite continued declarations from the state government and national power utility HEP Group, about how the company needs restructuring and downsizing, including lowering median worker’s age, last year’s official report showed the number of employees rose by 129 compared to 2013, Croatian Novi list newspaper’s portal said. Also, even though there is a generous severance […]
First Turkish solar bus hits road on Bosphorus
Istanbul Electric Tram and Tunnel Company (IETT) introduced the country’s first solar-powered bus, Anadolu Agency reported, according to SeeNews. During a press conference on August 19, the company inaugurated the pilot vehicle and unveiled plans to launch several more. Rooftops will be equipped with 15 solar panels each, and the output will be used to support the […]
Less than 1% of wind turbines older than five years
On July 1, out of total national wind park capacity of 2.98 GW installed in the country, only 20 MW was from old turbines, according to the Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA) data. Average turbine capacity is 2.5 MW and it is estimated there are almost 1,200 nationwide, ACTMedia news agency reported. Market value of […]
Stubo–Rovni dam project study gets municipal support
The Town Assembly of Valjevo agreed to the plan for the continuation of works on Stubo–Rovni hydro system in Jablanica and Sušica river valleys. An accumulation test of two years was announced for the dam, which has been under construction for three decades. Its project includes a small hydropower plant. The document that was adopted […]
First solar-powered residential project launched
Construction works on the Cartierul Solar Residence, the first project in Romania designed to be powered by photovoltaic panels, have started in Bucharest and are projected to end in September 2017, according to an announcement by developer Ad Astra Partners, Business Review reported. The power produced by panels will lead to zero energy costs for […]
CGGC interested in investment projects in Republic of Srpska
Petar Djokic, Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining of Republic of Srpska met with Chen Xiangdong, General Manager of China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC), leading Chinese company in energy and infrastructure facilities construction, reads the website of Republic of Srpska Government. The Minister presented the CGC’s delegation headed by Chen Xiangdong with the projects currently […]