EBRD working on geothermal energy deals through Pluto
A national financing programme brought three geothermal developers based in the western part of Turkey to talks with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Anadolu Agency’s Energy Terminal reported, quoting Adonai Herrera-Martinez, senior manager in the institution’s energy efficiency and climate change team. He added negotiations with two more firms are expected to start […]
Germany eyes investment in renewables in BiH
Nermin Džindić, minister of energy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, met Christian Hellbach, ambassador of Germany, and Frank Werner, first secretary and chief of the economic department of the embassy. Hellbach said his country is primarily interested in investment in renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and cogeneration. The talks ended with a conclusion […]
Sustainable energy facility launch event, awards
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, in cooperation with the European Investment Bank, the European Union and the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources will promote sustainable energy financing in Turkey through the Mid-size Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (MidSEFF). The launch event will also mark the third stage of financing for MidSEFF, which […]
Green power producers get new compensation decree
Montenegrin Electric Power Company (EPCG) is the qualified buyer of electricity from renewable sources, highly efficient cogeneration and waste, according to a decree adopted by the country’s government. The utility is obligated to provide the compensation, as it is declared a non-budgetary category. The tariff is added to the electricity bill for all consumers and […]
Wise Power rolls out online information-sharing tool
WE Engage, online platform for gathering public support for onshore wind power, was launched by the European Union–funded project Wise Power. Through information and advice the channel enables developers and industry stakeholders to engage with transmission system operators and local communities on permitting and planning. WE Engage tends to lean on best practice for the […]
Interconnection between Macedonia and Serbia set into operation
A new 70 kilometre long 400 kV line connecting the power systems of Macedonia and Serbia was launched. The EUR 11 million investment is a strategic project of MEPSO (Electricity Transmission System Operator of Macedonia) to improve the safety of the national and regional energy networking, the government in Skopje said. The ceremony of setting […]
Representatives of United States visit KOSTT
Senior economic official of the Embassy of the United States in Kosovo* Tod Christiansen, representative of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Scott Cameron, and project management specialist Arben Nagavci visited the seat of KOSTT – Transmission, System and Market Operator JSC, and met Mustafë Hasani, its chief executive, and his associates. The […]
Emission rights auctions to fund energy efficiency
The Ministry of Environment and Energy plans to implement the energy efficiency policy mandated by the European Union by using 40% of funds raised at carbon emission rights auctions, portal Energy Press reported. The remainder will be transferred to the special account for renewable sources, according to the Greek ministry’s report to the Regulatory Authority […]