Green development in focus of new North Macedonia government
North Macedonia set six main tasks for the next four years including environmental protection and sustainable development. The cabinet of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev promised to improve air quality, prosecute those who pollute and endanger health and to invest in mobility, renewables and energy efficiency. Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and his new cabinet said environmental […]
Outrage in Skopje over destruction of river for small hydropower plant
Locals are complaining about damage to the landscape amid works on the first of the three planned small hydroelectric units in Skopje territory. Eko-svest demands the construction on the Markova reka to be halted and all such projects to be suspended until a review of concessions is conducted. Eko-svest condemned the destruction of the upper […]
Protesters in North Macedonia threaten escalation amid power price hike
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and an unfavorable hydrological situation prompted the Energy Regulatory Commission to accept the increase in prices proposed by power companies in North Macedonia. The third round of protests is scheduled for today and consumers want the independent body to be disbanded and electricity tariffs to be slashed by 46%. […]
50 contractors eye Skopje wastewater treatment plant project
Around 50 companies have expressed interest in designing and building a wastewater treatment plant in the North Macedonian capital Skopje, a EUR 136 million project aimed at addressing the pollution and poor quality of water in the River Vardar. The project will be financed through EIB and EBRD loans The wastewater treatment plant project is to be […]
North Macedonia seeks contractor for extension of Bogdanci wind power plant
Elektrani na Severna Makedonija called on companies to express interest in the delivery and installation of supporting components for wind park Bogdanci. The North Macedonian state-owned utility plans to build three or four more turbines and add up to 15 MW. After postponing the second part of a wind power project, North Macedonia’s government-controlled power […]
N. Macedonia to raise power prices by 7.42% due to coronavirus effect on energy companies
Regulated electricity prices for households in North Macedonia will be increased by 7.42% after the Energy Regulatory Commission approved a request sent by energy companies. According to Marko Bislimoski, president of the commission, the higher price was demanded by state-owned companies Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM), and MEPSO, as well as by Austria-based power supplier […]
EVN, ProCredit Bank offer installation of PV systems for companies
Power distribution company EVN and ProCredit Bank have created an offer for business consumers interested in the installation of photovoltaic systems. Use of renewable energy can lower businesses’ electricity bills, and help in reducing CO2 emissions. Companies will be able to use ProCredit bank’s loans in order to finance the PV systems provided by EVN. […]
O2 Challenge 2 in North Macedonia delays deadline to July 3
A government program is supporting micro, small and medium-sized North Macedonian firms in projects for climate change mitigation and the reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases. The timeframe for applications in O2 Challenge 2 has been pushed back to July 3 and organizers scheduled an info session to be held on June 29. The Fund […]