PPC to sign agreement with China Development Bank
China Development Bank (CDB) and the Public Power Corporation (PPC) are due to sign a memorandum of understanding in Thessaloniki on Saturday, September 9. The agreement will be inked during a conference titled “Investment Opportunities in Southeastern Europe – Trends and Challenges in the Energy Sector.” Conference is being organized by PPC within the framework […]
Both BiH entities issue permits for small hydropower plants despite warnings
The authorities in both entities in Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) are issuing permits for small hydropower plants (SHPP) despite warnings that they could be inflicting damage on the environment. The competent state bodies in the Federation BiH and the Republic of Srpska (RS) responded to the claims saying that they require hydropower plant operators to get environmental […]
Croatian HEP to get hydropower plants back prior to partial privatization
The Croatian government has put up for public debate its draft law on waters that would give back to the Croatian Electricity Company (HEP) ownership of hydro-power plants, Croatian media reported. Experts cited by the media said that would make the HEP more valuable and would bring in more money from the sale of shares […]
Second Energy Community Summer School launched today in Ohrid
Following the success of the first Energy Community (EnC) Summer School, which was held in Albania in 2016, this year’s summer program has been officially launched today in Ohrid. The EnC Summer School will last from 26 August 26 to September 2 and will be held in the Congress Center in Ohrid with study visits […]
Minister Antić: Serbia’s power sector balancing between coal and renewables
Serbia is going to have to invest between EUR 700 and 900 million in the power facilities it plans to continue using after the year 2020 in order to get its energy sector in line with all European Union directives, Serbian Mining and Energy Minister Aleksandar Antić said. Speaking at the Green Forum “Power companies […]
KPA Unicon to supply power plant to Grubišno Polje in Croatia
Energostatik and KPA Unicon have signed a contract on the supply of Unicon Altius 5 MWe biomass power plant to Grubišno Polje in Croatia. The plant will generate electricity to the local power grid and heat to the nearby wood drying facility, via a 14-year offtake agreement. The new power plant will use wood biomass […]
UNDP to support municipalities with TA and training in energy management and biomass utilization
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) office in Serbia has invited applications for technical assistance and training for local authorities in introducing energy management systems and the use of biomass for power production. The public call says that all municipalities with populations of 20,000 to 40,000 can apply for assistance but does not specify how […]
Turkey’s Guris Holding to build windfarms in Kosovo* and Ukraine
The Turkish company Guris Holding has announced the construction of new wind power plants in Kosovo* and the Ukraine, the Turkish press reported. The reports said that the company plans to build the plant in Ukraine outside the city of Odessa but do not specify the exact location of the site of the power plant […]