Power output eligible for incentives rises 4.6%
Slovenia’s electricity feed-in support scheme for renewable energy sources and high-efficiency cogeneration power plants included 3,899 facilities with an overall capacity of 416 MW at the end of June, power market operator Borzen reported. In comparison, last year was finished with 21 units more and 433 MW. The volume includes 8.9 MW of the TE-TOL […]
Elektro Ljubljana’s assembly approves merger with Gen-I
Shareholders of Elektro Ljubljana d.d. endorsed the plan for the merger of its subsidiary Elektro Energija with fellow Gen-I d.o.o., making another step in the creation of the largest electricity trader in the former Yugoslav republic. The 21st regular shareholders’ assembly at the old power station saw representatives of 89.04% of capital. Participants adopted the […]
EIB opens credit line for energy, environment
The European Investment Bank said it approved a EUR 50 million credit line to SID Bank d.d., Slovenia’s national export and development entity, to finance smaller projects of municipalities and public firms as well as small and medium-sized enterprises and midcap companies in the areas of infrastructure, energy efficiency and the environment. EIB funds will […]
Petrol sells stake in Gen-I to Gen-EL
IG energetski sistemi (IGES) d.o.o., part of Petrol Group, agreed to accept EUR 45.1 million for its half of ownership in electricity and natural gas supplier Gen-I d.o.o., headquartered in Krško, in a deal with Gen-EL d.o.o. The transaction will be carried out in two parts: one by the end of this year, following the […]
Ljubljana, European Green Capital, wins another environmental award
Progress in sustainable mobility was the factor that brought the Slovenian capital city the Zlati kamen (Golden rock) award for this year. The national project’s council was also convinced with Ljubljana’s orientation towards development, tourism and environmental projects. The annual recognition is based on local authority’s success in providing conditions for quality of life. This […]
Litostroj sold to Czech investors, beating Končar
Energo-Pro a. s. is taking over Slovenian turbine manufacturer Litostroj Power d. o. o. for EUR 23.5 million, ČIA News reported, quoting spokeswoman Hana Hikelová. Litostroj Power has posted net revenues exceeding EUR 32 million for last year. It signed contracts worth more than EUR 70 million, 58% being in Europe, 20% in America, 13% […]
Ljubljana becomes this year’s European Green Capital
Karmenu Vella, European commissioner for the environment, maritime affairs and fisheries, handed over the title of European Green Capital for 2016 from Bristol to Ljubljana. The award is for efforts and commitment of cities in the European Union to improve the urban environment, boosting awareness of the need for environmental change at the city level. […]
New player and statuses in Balance Scheme
New player in the Slovenian power market is NIS Petrol Srl. The company entered the Balance Scheme on December 31, Borzen said. As of January 1 there are changes within the system, namely balance group Borzen, d. o. o. – Centre for support (Eco group) changed its status to balance subgroup responsible party in the […]