Renewables
Federation of BiH adopts three energy laws
12 December 2022 - The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the last part of Europe without a legal framework for citizen energy
Western Balkan countries must create legal framework for energy communities, democratize energy
09 December 2022 - The conference Citizen Energy Communities/Renewable Energy Communities in Sarajevo was organized by RESET and the Heinrich Böll Foundation
Gjakova city in Kosovo* sets example in sustainable district heating with new biomass plant
09 December 2022 - With its new cogeneration plant and a district heating network upgrade, Gjakova has set an example for municipal authorities in the Balkans
Slovenia prepares another capital injection for state-owned utility HSE
08 December 2022 - Slovenia is boosting the capital of its struggling power utility Holding Slovenske elektrarne with EUR 492 million
Serbia adopts circular economy program as Montenegro unveils draft strategy
08 December 2022 - Serbia adopts a circular economy development program until 2024, and Montenegro unveils its national strategy until 2030
Power utility EPCG to buy Nikšić steelworks, set up solar energy firm
08 December 2022 - EPCG intends to set up a firm that will not produce steel but operate in the solar sector
Yet another wind project set to be developed in Tomislavgrad
07 December 2022 - Тhe government of Canton 10 in FBiH has adopted a decision to seek a concessionaire for a 90 MW wind project called Orlokuk
Serbia to support large-scale energy projects in 2023 with state guarantees for loans
07 December 2022 - Serbia will have the opportunity to kick-start significant energy projects in 2023, as the proposed law on a budget contains state guarantees and project loans
EU launches EUR 1 billion energy support package for Western Balkans
07 December 2022 - The EU will back six renewable energy infrastructure projects in the Western Balkans with grants from a EUR 500 million package
Mapping sustainable sites for 1 GW of solar power plants in Serbia
06 December 2022 - Sites for building solar power plants should be selected in line with sustainable development principles, according to experts working on the project Smart-from-the start planning for sustainable development - Mapping solar potentials
Sarajevo to introduce heat pumps technology in district heating system
06 December 2022 - The initiative for a heat pump project is a joint effort of the City of Sarajevo and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Montenegro’s EPCG to expand Solari program with 5,000 rooftop PV units
05 December 2022 - The Solari 5,000+ program will enable the addition of 70 MW in total solar power capacity, valued at EUR 70 million
Romania to complete dormant Pașcani hydropower project with EU funds
05 December 2022 - Romania has included the Pașcani hydropower project, which is on hold since 2018, on the list for EU grants
Greece produces record 47.1% of electricity from renewables so far in 2022
05 December 2022 - The share of electricity demand in Greece covered from renewable sources climbed to an unseen 47.1% in the first ten months of the year
Egypt to add 1.1 GW in solar, wind power with cheapest rates in Africa
02 December 2022 - Two giant solar and wind power plants in Egypt will supply electricity at the lowest rates in Africa, IFC said
EU, Energy Community extend support to Serbia in its energy transition
02 December 2022 - Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović met with top officials from the European Union and Energy Community Secretariat