Private HPPs bring power generation boom, report shows
New small hydropower plants and the privatization of several medium-sized ones have increased private sector electricity production in Albania to almost a fifth of total production, a report by the Albanian Energy Regulator (ERE) for 2014 shows. It says the private electricity production market in Albania was worth ALL 8.1 billion (EUR 58.2 million). According […]
World Bank funds public buildings’ energy efficiency
According to a contract notice for the renovation of five public buildings, after the deadline for obtaining tender dossier expired on July 24, the Ministry of Economic Development expects receipt of tender by August 3. Object of the open procedure within the Kosovo Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Project, funded by the World Bank, is […]
Skopje’s preschool institution going through makeover
Municipality of Centar in Skopje is financing the reconstruction and enlargement of kindergarten ‘13-ti Noemvri’. Local authorities also announced necessary measures for energy efficiency, with new tiles, windows and heating and power installations. The kindergarten will become an energy efficient object, and the most sophisticated ecological materials will be used in the construction works, the […]
Integral inženjering hired for works on SHPP Bočac 2
Company Hidroelektrane na Vrbasu (HEV) AD Mrkonjić Grad, hydroelectric facilities operator from the west of the Republic of Srpska entity, signed a BAM 16.53 million (EUR 8.45 million) contract with Integral inženjering DOO from nearby Laktaši on July 20 for construction works in the project of small hydropower plant Bočac 2. The deadline for the […]
Turkey makes world top ten in green building
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) included Turkey in Top 10 Countries for LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), its annual ranking that highlights countries outside of the U. S. which are „making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation.” Turkey is now ranked ninth after entering top 10 for the […]
Two banks secure funds for renewables from EBRD
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on July 15 it secured financing for Garanti Bank AŞ and Yapı ve Kredi Bankası AŞ of USD 180 million (EUR 165 million). The funds will finance mid-sized renewable energy projects implemented by private sector companies, each ranging between EUR 10 million and EUR 40 million, the report […]
Local government withdraws MHPP concession go-ahead
City council of Bihać cancelled its approval for granting concessions for mini hydropower plants on Una river at locations of Martin Brod and Dobrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s west. Under public pressure on the local level, but also a national one, mayor Emdžad Galijašević initiated the council session just a week after the approval was […]
Italy gives EUR 16.5 million for electricity system
Ministry of Energy and Industry and the Italian government signed a memorandum of cooperation for EUR 16.5 million, as part of projects from previous financial programs supported by Italy in the energy sector. The agreement was signed by the minister of energy and industry Damian Gjiknuri and the Italian ambassador to Albania Massimo Gaiani, Albanian […]
