Ansaldo Energia to supply gas turbines and generators for Pančevo cogeneration plant
Italian company Ansaldo Energia said today it has been awarded contracts worth EUR 40 million to supply gas turbines and generators for 200 MW Pančevo cogeneration power plant in Serbia. The Pančevo combined heat and power (CHP) plant is owned by TE-TO Pancevo, a joint venture between Centroenergoholding, owned by Gazprom Energholding, and Serbian oil […]
EUSEW18 goes beyond the week – Energy days hosted in May and June
EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) has been raising awareness on the importance of renewable energy sources and efficient energy use in Europe for 12 editions already. But, the EUSEW extends beyond the week itself. There are Energy Days in May and June. The tagline for the 13th edition Lead the clean energy transition is designed to encourage even […]
Podveležje wind farm project presented in Mostar by EP BiH
The Elektroprivreda BiH (EP BiH) power company organized a presentation of its project to build the Podveležje windfarm in Mostar. The new power production facility will be built using a loan from the German development bank KfW and EP BiH funds. Representatives of the German company Fichtner helped EP BIH to present the project. The total […]
Improving energy efficiency of buildings and district heating systems must go hand in hand
Increasing the energy efficiency of buildings and of district heating systems are at first glance two separate jobs, but only by linking them can real effects be achieved, as this creates a synergy and improves the efficient use of energy. This objective was the main topic of the workshop on establishing a common approach to […]
First EBRD innovative green vouchers awarded, second call is open
Ten Serbian small businesses and their partners in the research and development field were awarded innovation vouchers for innovative climate-friendly solutions in the first cycle of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)-run scheme. The awarded companies will receive a total of EUR 150,000 under the Green Innovation Voucher scheme, started by the EBRD in partnership […]
US solar energy firm SunPower agrees Albania market entry
US solar energy company SunPower Corporation has entered into an agreement to launch sales for the first time ever in Albania through local wholesaler EuroElektra, the Albanian company has said, according to media reports. Under the agreement, the San Jose, California-based company’s photovoltaic (PV) products will come with a warranty of up to 25 years […]
Switzerland helps energy efficiency project in Trebinje
The Swiss Foundation Esertek will participate in the financing of the energy efficiency improvement of the Trebinje City Hall worth a total of EUR 280,000. Trebinje Mayor Luka Petrović said that Foundation will contribute EUR 128,000 to the project, while the rest of the funds will be provided by the Government of Republika Srpska. “We […]
Open call for Alfred Toepfer Natural Heritage Scholarships 2018
The EUROPARC Federation, with support from the Alfred Toepfer Stiftung F.V.S., has issued an open call to young professionals – conservationists to apply for Alfred Toepfer Natural Heritage Scholarship. The aim of the scholarships is to enhance international cooperation and to advance the quality, innovation and European dimension of Protected Area management. Each year the EUROPARC […]