Sweden funds innovative technology transfer to new markets
The Swedish Agency for Regional and Economic Growth is looking for applicants with innovative technology for its Demo Environment programme. Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are listed among countries which can apply for funds as buyers. The Demo Environment programme supports environmental entrepreneurs offering clean technology products, systems, processes and services to new markets, as […]
VIDEO – Perspective: SEE region ready for energy efficiency improvements by Ankica Barbulov
Thanks to legislative framework in place and ESCO companies bringing to the region energy services expertise from more developed markets, South-east Europe is finally ready to improve its energy efficiency. The potential is huge, both in private and public sector, according to Ankica Barbulov, director of GGE ESCO in a video interview for Balkan Green […]
Participate in UNECE survey on energy efficiency investment
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Copenhagen Center on Energy Efficiency are conducting a survey on overcoming barriers to investing in energy efficiency. The survey is targeted at experts, business managers and company representatives, representatives of financial institutions, and government officials dealing with energy efficiency in a particular country, region or […]
3Smart project to provide setup for energy management in Danube region
The regional project ”Smart Building – Smart Grid – Smart City” (3Smart) has been officially launched. It aims to provide a technological and legislative setup for cross-spanning energy management of buildings, energy grids and major city infrastructures in several countries of the Danube region. The 3Smart project includes the development of a modular platform for […]
Cost of capital for onshore wind and solar investments mapped
Investments in wind and solar energy in Southeast Europe did not increase even though the cost of capital decreased in 2014-2016, which is why stable policy schemes have to be designed at European and national level, according to the “Pricetag” study funded by the European Climate Foundation. The “Pricetag” project examined the cost of capital […]
Consultant for Western Balkans energy efficiency program needed
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to establish the Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility with a total of EUR 85 million to finance residential energy efficiency and small-scale renewable energy investments. To support the implementation of the facility, the EBRD will engage a consulting company which will carry out the facility […]
South East Europe Energy Outlook 2016 – 2017 by IENE
The Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) staged on December 14, a special event to present its recently completed major study “South East Europe Energy Outlook 2016 – 2017” (SEEEO 2016-2017). SEEEO 2016-2017 provides a thorough and comprehensive insight of the region’s energy sector and contains a huge amount of data including energy demand […]
Energy Community announces measures to support Western Balkans regional electricity market
The Energy Community Secretariat has published today the Work Programme for the provision of technical assistance to Western Balkan 6 Contracting Parties for supporting the creation of a regional electricity market. It is aimed at removing the existing legislative and regulatory barriers and enhancing the institutional structures necessary for the functioning of the market in […]