Single-use packaging, plastics banned in state institutions of North Macedonia
The Government of North Macedonia has approved the initiative of the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning to ban single-use packaging and plastics. Minister Naser Nuredini said that the ban would come into force on January 1, 2020. It means that in the next public procurement of the Government of North Macedonia, plastic bottles will […]
First Red List of threatened species published in North Macedonia
Almost half of amphibians and reptiles are threatened with extinction and 4 vascular plant species are critically endangered in North Macedonia, according to the first national Red List, published in Skopje and developed by national experts under the guidance of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Thirteen reptile species out of 32 occurring […]
Solar PV panels installed on 108 public buildings in North Macedonia
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels have been installed on the rooftops of the 108 public buildings under the Government of North Macedonia’s project. The EUR 20.6 million investment is planned to pay off in 7.5 years and reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs. The PV systems were built in 36 municipalities in 68 elementary and secondary […]
ESM, Girişim sign deal for 10 MW Oslomej PV plant in North Macedonia
North Macedonia’s state-owned electricity producer Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM – formerly ELEM) and Turkish EPC contractor Girişim Elektrik have signed a contract for the installation of the 10 MW Oslomej solar power plant. The investment in the photovoltaic (PV) unit is estimated at EUR 6.9 million. The contract was signed by Vasko Kovačevski, Chairman […]
Antigraft panel calls for review of Mavrovo SHPPs plan
North Macedonia’s State Commission for Prevention of Corruption closed a case involving deputy prime minister Kocho Angjushev as it found that he has made known his interest in the operations of MHE Topolki Doo in line with the law. At the same time, the independent body urged policymakers to reassess the environmental impact of small […]
North Macedonia first to draft strategy in line with national energy, climate plans in Energy Community
North Macedonia’s draft Energy Development Strategy until 2040 is the first to comply with the rules of national energy and climate plans in the Energy Community, the Energy Community Secretariat said following the draft’s presentation. The document is also in line with the five dimensions of the EU Energy Union. The draft is currently under […]
Procredit Bank Macedonia secures EUR 1 million to finance energy efficiency in households
Procredit Bank Macedonia has secured a EUR 1 million loan from the EBRD for financing energy efficiency improvements of residential buildings, in order to help homeowners reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve the quality of life. Procredit Bank Macedonia will on-lend funds to local households, housing associations and service providers planning to invest in […]
44 bids submitted for solar power plants on private land in North Macedonia
A total of 44 bids have been submitted for the construction of 27 MW solar power plants on private land, the Ministry of Economy of North Macedonia said on its website. Together with bids for solar power plants on state land, a total of 126 bids have been submitted for 62 MW of installed capacity. […]