Republic of Srpska: KfW loan for Hrgud wind park approved by Assembly, opposition disputes it
Assembly of the Republic of Srpska approved a EUR 60 million loan from the German Development Bank KfW for the construction of Hrgud wind farm. The opposition’s NDP party says it would appeal to the Constitutional Court because it considers the decision illegal. State-owned utility Elektroprivreda (ERS) was granted a 50-year concession for the construction and […]
Republic of Srpska: Growing renewables share in energy mix
Ten new small hydropower and five solar plants in the Republic of Srpska to be completed by the end of 2017 will increase the share of renewables in the energy mix by two percent. According to Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (ERS) data, all together 54 small power plants, out of which 16 hydropower, 36 solar and two […]
BiH to fulfill agreements with Energy Community
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has not fulfilled any of the obligations contained in the agreements set with the Energy Community (EC) and it slows down reforms in the energy field, said the director of the Energy Community Secretariat Janez Kopač. During his stay in Sarajevo, Kopač noted the Republic of Srpska (RS) progressed faster than […]
Higher electricity prices possible in Federation BiH on higher incentive fees
The incentive fees for renewable energy sources and cogeneration plants should be increased, said the new head of the Operator for renewables and cogeneration in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Government of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) is expected to decide on amount of incentive fees aimed at boosting electricity production from renewable […]
EBRD calls for feasibility study of Brčko District water project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has called tender for feasibility study within the project to rebuild and extend water and sewage networks in the municipality of Brčko District in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The EBRD sent an invitation for expression of interest, looking for a consultant to proceed with the feasibility study for […]
BiH’s Republic of Srpska: Amended Air Protection Law on public debate
The National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska adopted a draft Amendment to the Air Protection Law, for a 60-day public debate on the law. The new law must be harmonised with the European Union acquis communautaire. The final version will be adopted after the public debate. The Changes to the law set conditions to […]
Hidroelektrane na Drini to exceed power production plan in 2016
Hidroelektrane na Drini is to exceed the power production plan for this year. The company expects 2016 to be among the top five years ever concerning power production. During 27 years of operation, the hydroelectric power plant (HPP) produced 24,966 GWh of electricity. This year 1,032 GWh was generated, which is 20% more than the […]
Swedish government continues to support energy efficiency in BiH
The Government of Sweden adds EUR 720,000 to the current project on energy efficiency in public sector buildings in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). An Amendment to the Agreement of the Green Economic Development – GED programme in the field of energy efficiency was signed by Sezin Sinanoglu and Marie Bergström on behalf of United Nations […]