Hungary to launch climate finance instrument to support green transition in Western Balkans
The Hungarian Government has approved the establishment of the Western Balkans Green Center (WBGC), a new instrument to support green transition in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. This is the first step of a broader, more ambitious endeavor, to create a regional multi-donor fund in 2021. Designed with the support of the […]
EIB launches public consultation on its energy lending policy
The European Investment Bank (EIB), one of the largest financiers of global energy infrastructure, has launched a new public consultation on financial and advisory support for the sector, to strengthen the impact of its future energy lending, according to a press release from the EU lender. Over the next three months, the EIB will engage […]
How is Balkan region progressing on energy and climate plans?
Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Greece are among 7 EU member states that failed to submit drafts of their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the European Commission by the December 31, 2018 deadline. In the region, Romania, Slovenia, and Croatia have officially published their draft plans, while Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo*, Serbia, and Bosnia and […]
Taaleri, Masdar to set up JV to develop wind, solar projects in CEE
Taaleri Energia, a Finnish wind and solar developer and fund manager, and Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, have signed an agreement today for the establishment of a joint venture with the aim of developing renewable energy projects in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The joint venture aims to build upon of the success […]
GIZ ORF-EE initiates yet another project on sustainable urban mobility in SEE countries
The GIZ ORF-EE project titled “Sustainable Urban Mobility in South-East European Countries II” (SUMSEEC II) was officially launched in December 2018. Prior to the launch, the GIZ Open Regional Fund for South-East Europe – Energy Efficiency held a Planning Meeting with project partners in Vienna, Austria. During a two-day gathering, representatives from cities, ministries, municipalities […]
Applications for EUSEW 2019 Sustainable Energy Awards due by February 4
Nominations for this year’s edition of the EU Sustainable Energy Awards can be submitted online until February 4, 2019. The awards are part of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), organized by the European Commission (Directorate General for Energy and EASME), which will take place from June 17 to June 21. EUSEW is the biggest […]
EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator invites innovators, startups to apply
Europe’s largest cleantech accelerator, EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator, has invited innovators with disruptive ideas to counter climate change to apply by January 27. EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator is looking for an early-stage startup (up to five years since incorporation and minimum two founders) or teams that want to create a startup based around new technology or service […]
Top 3 Most Read articles in December
After the success of our Top 10 Most Read articles in 2018, Balkan Green Energy News is introducing the Top 3 Most Read articles by month. The list is also available for the Serbian-language version of the website. Here is what grabbed the most attention from our English-language readers in December. 1 – An interview with […]