EBRD seeks to put investments that bring environmental benefits at heart of its financing, advisory activities
In her first interview since taking the helm of the EBRD’s regional operations in the Western Balkans, Zsuzsanna Hargitai discusses the international finance institution’s green financing and planned projects in the region. She tells Balkan Green Energy News that the EBRD takes seriously non-governmental organizations’ (NGO) recent reports about hydropower plant financing by its financial […]
ZF hiring 67 for its Pančevo powertrain components plant for hybrid, electric vehicles
German car parts maker ZF Friedrichshafen AG, which is building a plant in Pančevo close to the capital Belgrade to produce powertrain components for hybrid and electric vehicles (EV), has posted 67 vacancy announcements for the location close to the Serbian capital Belgrade. ZF is seeking to hire Head of Health, Safety & Environment and […]
NÜWIEL’s electric-powered bike trailer brings sustainable mobility closer to your doorstep
Freight transportation in urban areas accounts for up to 21% of all CO2 emissions, while it is also responsible for noise emissions and traffic congestion. Germany’s NÜWIEL, a finalist of this year’s clim@ competition for startups organized by the Green for Growth Fund (GGF), has a solution. NÜWIEL is a tech startup from Hamburg founded […]
EUR 1.75 million in co-financing approved to legal entities to buy energy efficient vehicles
Croatia’s Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund has approved a total of HRK 13 million (around EUR 1.75 million) in co-financing to 127 legal entities for the purchase of electric vehicles and other energy efficient vehicles. The incentives were approved for the purchase of a total of 506 electric vehicles, including 122 electric cars, 286 […]
Croatia to invite applications for incentives to install EV charging stations in 2018, portal told
Croatia’s Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund has closed its announcement it would co-finance the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 2018, but certainly plans to invite applications for the incentives in 2018, energetika-net has been told at the fund. “The announcement was aimed at getting feedback from interested applicants, as well as […]
Croatia scrubs plan to co-finance installation of EV charging stations in 2018
Croatia’s Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund has closed its announcement it would co-finance the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 2018, providing no explanation. “We hereby inform potential applicants that the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund will not accept expert proposals from August 6 concerning the public invitation for direct co-financing […]
Bucharest applies for EUR 283 million in EU funds to buy electric buses, other vehicles
The Bucharest City Hall announced that it submitted financing requests for EUR 283 million worth of EU funds to procure electric buses and other vehicles for public transport. The city is seeking to buy 100 trams and 100 electric buses, among other vehicles, Romania Insider reported. The biggest project targets the acquisition of 100 trams, […]
Croatia to co-finance installation of EV charging stations in 2018
Croatia’s Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (EPEEF) plans to co-finance the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 2018. According to an announcement on the EPEEF’s website, an invitation will be issued soon to local governments and other direct and indirect budget beneficiaries to apply for assistance, and to companies and entrepreneurs to […]
