Slovenia drafting zoning plans for eight wind farms
The Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning is working on national zoning plans for eight wind farms as part of efforts to increase the share of energy produced from renewable sources, in line with Slovenia’s energy policy and climate goals, local media reported, citing STA. Despite its considerable wind potential, Slovenia currently has only […]
BiH produces Draft catalog of criteria for sustainable development of SHPPs
A working group comprising representatives of various institutions and both political entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with technical support from GIZ, has produced a Draft catalog of criteria for a sustainable development of small hydropower plants (SHPPs) in the country, inviting all stakeholders to send questions and comments. The catalog contains a large number of […]
EPS to invest EUR 4.6 billion by 2027, EUR 700 million to go into hydropower, renewables
Public power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) intends to invest EUR 4.6 billion from 2019 to 2027, of which EUR 1.6 billion in the modernization of existing and construction of new thermal power plants (TPPs) as well as environmental protection, EUR 1,3 billion in distribution projects, EUR 1 billion in the coal sector, and EUR 700 […]
EPCG to invest EUR 700 million to build new renewables capacities, upgrade other facilities
State power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (ЕPCG) will invest a total of EUR 700 million to build new renewable energy capacities and upgrade its other power generation facilities to bring them into line with environmental standards, with the aim of reducing dependence on imports due to hydrologic conditions, local media reported following a session of […]
Terna Energy to invest EUR 250 million in renewables in Greece
Greek energy group Terna Energy has announced EUR 250 million in new investments in renewable energy sources in Greece. Continuing its investment program in Greece, Terna is implementing new investments of more than EUR 250 million in the clean energy production sector, the company has said on its website. In 2019 the company began its […]
TENDERING: Renewables in transportation study for Energy Community
The Energy Community Secretariat has launched tendering for a study to define possible options for the future of renewables in the transportation sector until 2030 in the Contracting Parties. The deadline for the submission of offers is November 21 (detailed information). The selected consultant will assess the status of renewable energy sources used in the […]
Priboj gets new 1.8 MW biomass heating plant
The City of Priboj has put into operation a new biomass heating plant, with a capacity of 1.8 MW, built with the help of the Government of Serbia and the German Organization for International Cooperation (GIZ), which will provide heating for four schools and a children’s clinic in the city. The investment, worth RSD 126 […]
wpd windmanager takes over operational management of Jasenice wind farm from Kelag
Bremen-based wpd windmanager has taken over the operational management of the 11.5 MW Jasenice wind farm in Croatia owned by Austrian energy company Kelag. As of 1 July, 2019, wpd windmanager is responsible for the technical management as well as for the administrative coordination and reporting obligations for the wind farm of Austrian energy supplier […]