Aqos developing solar-powered car
A team of designers and entrepreneurs based in Belgrade is working on solutions to reduce the car industry’s share in greenhouse gas emissions. Saša Milovančević, one of the founders and chief executive of Aqos Technologies d.o.o., said a solar film which the startup developed allows for the creation of thematic solar-conventional vehicles which won’t have […]
Wind capacity in operation rises to 5.15 GW
As of July, there were 127 operational wind power plants in Turkey, compared to 113 at the beginning of the year. The capacity increased by 428 MW to 5.15 GW in the six months through June, according to a regular report by the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TWEA or Türeb). Last year there was 956 MW in newly operational […]
Government rolls out green energy incentives scheme
Rules on financial stimulation for energy efficiency, district heating and the use of renewable sources entered into force for state aid awarded by the Ministry of Infrastructure and other responsible institutions in Slovenia. The main criteria are the amount of energy saved, the amount of energy produced from renewable, the decrease in emissions and cost-effectiveness, according […]
Exergy adding 200 MW in geothermal in Turkey
The Turkish subsidiary of Exergy SpA, Italian manufacturer in the geothermal sector, aims to add 100 MW in capacity in Turkey by the end of this year and an additional 100 MW in 2017, said Matteo Quaia, deputy general manager for the country. He told Anadolu Agency the firm has a turnover of more than […]
Two utilities choose First Solar’s modules of 160 MW
Zorlu Energy – Enerji Elektrik Üretim AŞ and Başarıarge Enerji Teknolojileri AŞ of Turkey have placed orders from First Solar Inc. for photovoltaic modules of 100 MW and 60MW, respectively, in the first six months of this year. First Solar Inc, the company headquartered in Arizona, said the independent power producer and member of Zorlu […]
Half of 26 wind turbines at Krnovo installed
On plateau Možura the preparatory works for a wind farm have begun, while 13 out of 26 planned wind turbines are set at Krnovo wind park and the installation of two more windmills is in the final stage, according to investors, Pobjeda newspaper reported. The consortium of Akuo Energy from France and Ivicom Consulting from Austria said […]
Hydropower plant overhaul raises environmental issue
The regular yearly refurbishment in hydroelectric power plant Perućica should be finished by September 8, after dewatering commenced on August 7, Montenegrin Electric Power Company (EPCG) announced at its website. Meanwhile, the local recreational fishing club said the measure led to the destruction of ten tonnes of fish, while only four tonnes were saved, compared […]
Slovinj wind park planned for 130 MW
A wind power plant project of Vjetroelektrane d.o.o., registered in Glamoč, is still waiting for an environmental permit. The facility planned for construction in the municipality in the southwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina will have 49 turbines with an overall capacity of 130 MW, portal Akta.ba said it learned, quoting an unknown source. Developers of […]