Energy efficiency bill sent to Kosovo* parliament
The government of Kosovo* has submitted the energy efficiency bill to the parliament. The bill is aimed at establishing a legal framework for reaching of energy efficiency targets, as well as at implementing all relevant EU directives, Economic Development Minister Valdrin Lluka said. The minister added that with the establishment of a fund envisaged under […]
KOSTT, SOWI sign agreement on grid connection for Selaci wind farm
Kosovo’s* transmission system operator (TSO) KOSTT and SOWI have signed an agreement on connecting the Selaci 1, 2 and 3 wind farm to the power grid of Kosovo*. The connection agreement was signed by KOSTT CEO Ilir Shala and SOWI CEO in Kosovo* Ilir Grapci, KOSTT said in a statement. Following the review of the […]
Paper: Valuing biodiversity assets through ecotourism in SEE – trans-boundary region of Sharr/ Korab-Koritnik/ Mavrovo mountain areas
The working paper “Valuing biodiversity assets through ecotourism in South-East Europe – A review of the situation in and recommendations for the trans-boundary region of Sharr/ Korab-Koritnik/ Mavrovo mountain areas” is the product of a three-month assignment in the frame of Engagement Global Program within the GIZ Open Regional Fund Biodiversity Project (ORF-BD) and attached […]
EBRD inks EUR 100 million MoU to help boost urban renewal
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kosovo* envisaging a EUR 100 million cooperation to boost its urban renewal, with a focus on updating waste, heating, and transport services. Kosovo* will work with the EBRD to upgrade its municipal and environmental infrastructure and move towards engagement […]
Enlight Renewable Energy set to remain without controlling shareholder
Israel’s Eurocom Communications, which is undergoing liquidation proceedings, is seeking to sell its 14.8% holding in Enlight Renewable Energy Solutions Ltd., the company building two wind farms in Croatia and Serbia, with rights for the construction of a third in Kosovo*, Globes has reported. Eurocom will reportedly sell together with the Weil family, which has […]
New energy efficiency framework for households in Western Balkans
Households in Kosovo* are now able to apply for loans at local partner financial institutions for green technology solutions through the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for Kosovo*. GEFF has been launched by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and will provide loans to households for energy efficiency improvements, under the Regional Energy […]
Enlight acquires third wind farm in Balkan region
Israel-based Enlight Renewable Energy acquired the rights to a 105 MW wind energy project in Kosovo*, the company said in a statement. The project, according to Enlight, is in the advanced development stages. Construction works are expected to start next year while wind farm will be operational in 2020. The investment is estimated at EUR […]
Kosovo’s KOSTT is looking for consulting services for Transmission Network project
Kosovo Electricity Transmission, System and Market Operator (KOSTT) has announced its invitation for expression of interest for consulting services for the project Development of the Energy Sector VI and VII – Improvement of Transmission Network. This international open tender is open to consultants who could provide expertise of engineering, tendering, design and project management services […]