Renewables
Regulatory framework, electricity price highlighted as impediments to greening region’s energy mix
30 November 2018 - The Western Balkans, and Serbia in particular, should continue implementing regulations to help green the...
Solvis, IRB in R&D project to develop third-generation PV cells, produce solar roof tiles, facade panels
28 November 2018 - Croatian solar photovoltaic (PV) cell producer Solvis and the country’s internationally competitive Ruđer Bošković Institute...
Serbia pushes back introduction of renewables auctions by a year, extends existing support decree
27 November 2018 - The Serbian government has extended the decree on incentives for the production of electricity from...
Consultant selected to help award EUR 200 million HPP Dabar project
23 November 2018 - Hidroelektrana Dabar has selected a consortium led by AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd. in tendering to provide...
Kitka wind farm gets temporary license for electricity generation
22 November 2018 - The Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) of Kosovo* has approved the application of Air Energy for...
Norinco launches construction of 156 MW wind farm on Adriatic coast
22 November 2018 - China’s construction company Norinco International Cooperation has officially started building a 156 MW wind farm...
Banja Luka rejects initiative to build new hydropower plant on Vrbas river
22 November 2018 - The City of Banja Luka has rejected an initiative for the construction of the Krupa...
Energy efficiency measures in schools and kindergartens to help children grow into future leaders of energy transition
22 November 2018 - Implementation of energy efficiency measures in schools and kindergartens, besides leading to energy savings and...
Federation BiH updates renewables action plan
21 November 2018 - The Federation of BiH, one of the two political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has...
Polytechnik’s high-efficiency, low-emission biomass cogeneration plant for secure heat supply
20 November 2018 - Austria-based Polytechnik has been hired by Hillerod Forsyning, the district heating company of the city...
Dutch development bank FMO invests EUR 20 million more in Green for Growth Fund
20 November 2018 - Dutch development bank FMO has invested a further EUR 20 million into the Green for...
Supreme Court of Cassation blocks construction of small HPP Pakleštica on Mt. Stara Planina
19 November 2018 - The Supreme Court of Cassation has upheld an appeal lodged by the Ministry of Environmental...
Energy Community Secretariat welcomes first-ever renewable energy support auction in EnC
19 November 2018 - The Energy Community (EnC) Secretariat has congratulated Albania on successfully completing the first-ever renewable energy...
Government adopts bills on energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, high-efficiency cogeneration
19 November 2018 - The Croatian government has sent two energy bills – on renewable energy sources and high-efficiency...
Draft National Energy and Climate Plan envisages EUR 32.7 bln in investments to boost RES share to 32% by 2030
16 November 2018 - Greece’s draft National Energy and Climate Plan calls for EUR 32.7 billion in investments from...
EP approves 2030 target of 32% for renewables, 32.5% for energy efficiency, 35% for CO2 emissions cuts for trucks
15 November 2018 - The European Parliament (EP) has approved a binding 2030 target for renewables of 32% and...