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It isn’t hard anymore to talk about renewable energy in Serbia
17 November 2021 - There were massive positive changes in the renewable energy market since the last Hard Talk with Serbia, participants concluded in a two-day debate
Serbia to subsidize citizens with EUR 230 million in 2022 for energy efficiency, solar panels
17 November 2021 - The Ministry of Mining and Energy will provide EUR 230 million for subsidies for energy efficiency measures and installation of solar panels
Serbia to be ready for first renewable energy auction by early next year
17 November 2021 - Serbia plans to hold a roundtable and workshops for investors before its first renewable energy auction, State Secretary Atanacković said
Eight municipalities of Kosovo* to introduce district heating
16 November 2021 - New EU grant will finance feasibility study to introduce renewable energy-based district heating in Kosovo.
Serbia’s DSO Elektrodistribucija Srbije announces smart metering rollout
16 November 2021 - Distribution system operator EDS will soon launch a public call for a consultant for the procurement of smart meters
Zagreb to renew 40 percent of its public lighting, prepares to become smart city
15 November 2021 - The City of Zagreb will carry out the reconstruction of 40% of public lighting using a public-private partnership model, in a project worth EUR 42 million
Customer-owned wind power plant in UK almost finished
15 November 2021 - Graig Fatha, the UK’s first wind farm to be owned by the customers it supplies, is under construction
Energy Community Secretariat: Energy transition slows in Western Balkans
15 November 2021 - The Energy Community Secretariat said the contracting parties achieved only modest progress in reforming their energy and climate sectors
City of Sofia loses court case over high levels of air pollution
15 November 2021 - The Sofia City Court ruled the local authority is responsible for excessive levels of particulate matter in the city's air
Coal-based electricity undermines positive impact of electric vehicles
12 November 2021 - Serbia and Kosovo* are among the worst performers in Europe in terms of EVs’ carbon savings compared with gasoline vehicles due to coal-reliant power grids.
ProCredit rolls out application for its EV charging stations in Southeast Europe
12 November 2021 - ProCredit's application to locate EVs is available to drivers free of charge.
GGF Impact Stories: Raising awareness of household energy efficiency benefits in Kosovo*
12 November 2021 - An awareness-raising campaign for households in Kosovo* has helped homeowners understand the benefits of improved energy efficiency
China’s Sinomach eyes renewable energy projects in Serbia
11 November 2021 - Minister Mihajlović has said all Chinese companies are welcome to work on large infrastructural projects in power generation and renewable energy in Serbia.
Public call issued for concession for 25 MW solar power plant in BiH
11 November 2021 - A 25 MW solar power plant project of 25 MW is underway near Posušje in the southwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia sets 400 MW quota for auctions for wind power plants
11 November 2021 - The government determined a 400 MW quota for wind power for upcoming renewable energy auctions. The first one should be held by year-end.
Is it still hard to talk about renewables in Serbia? Join the discussion!
11 November 2021 - UNECE is organizing an online Hard Talk event on November 16 and 17 about renewable energy auctions and government support for the sector in Serbia.