Fifth overhauled unit at EPS’ hydropower plant Đerdap 1 put in operation
State power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) has put in operation the fifth overhauled unit at HPP Đerdap 1, adding 30 MW of installed capacity to Serbia’s biggest hydropower plant. After the commissioning of the fifth overhauled unit, there is only one more unit left to be revitalized, and that job should begin next year, according […]
Croatia’ REGEA to help RRA Zlatibor set up Serbia’s first energy agency
The North-West Croatia Regional Energy Agency (REGEA) and Regional Development Agency Zlatibor (RRA Zlatibor) in Serbia have signed a memorandum of cooperation that envisages establishing Serbia’s first energy agency, according to a press release from REGEA. With the aim of creating a sustainable and efficient model of energy transition, REGEA and RRA Zlatibor will exchange […]
EU supports Serbia in improving environmental standards to benefit people
The EU accession process offers the unique opportunity for Serbia to raise its environmental standards, acquire the latest technologies and ensure a better quality of life for the people, says Ambassador Sem Fabrizi, Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia. He tells Balkan Green Energy News that Serbia should increase its resources allocated to environmental […]
Sunny Roofs – Serbia’s first energy cooperative
Citizens of Šabac have founded the first energy cooperative in Serbia, called Sunny Roofs. The cooperative will soon launch a crowdfunding campaign for its first project, the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant on the roofs of public heating utility Toplana-Šabac. Energy cooperatives have become an increasingly common model for citizens’ involvement in energy transition […]
Leonardo DiCaprio, Manu Chao support struggle against construction of HPPs in Balkans
Though ignored by politicians, the long-standing struggle against the construction of hydropower plants (HPPs) in the region is gaining more and more support from Europe and the world. Two world-known artists, as well as environmentalists, musician Manu Chao and actor Leonardo DiCaprio have supported initiatives to halt the construction of HPPs on Mt. Stara Planina […]
Public consultation launched on draft law on waste management in Serbia
The Ministry of Environmental Protection has launched a public consultation on a draft law on waste management. The discussions will last until November 20, the ministry said on its website. A presentation of the draft law on waste management will be held at the Belgrade City Assembly on November 12, starting at noon. The decision […]
TENDERING: Development of Belgrade energy efficiency program, plan
The City of Belgrade has announced a public call for the development of the city’s energy efficiency program for the period 2021-2023 and energy efficiency plan for 2021. The application deadline is November 25, and the criterion for the award of the contract is the lowest bid, according to the public call for the energy […]
Electricity prices for households in Serbia to go up 3.9% on December 1
Electricity prices for households in Serbia will be increased by 3.9% on December 1, while prices for industrial consumers remain unchanged, according to energy minister Aleksandar Antić. The Energy Agency of the Republic of Serbia (AERS) has approved the price hike and it will reflect on December electricity bills, which households receive in January, the […]
