ERS: KfW loan for Hrgud wind farm favourable

The KfW loan for the Hrgud wind farm in Berkovići is one of the most favourable. This is the reply of the ERS’ management to the opposition’s accusations that the decision on the loan is a violation of law. Since guarantees for the loan for the Hrgud wind farm construction are provided by the government, it is […]

New round of EIB loans for improving energy efficiency in Bucharest

Two projects for refurbishing the multi-family residential buildings in the Romanian capital of Bucharest received financial boost from the European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) said it  is lending EUR 15.3 million to finance the second phase of the thermal rehabilitation programme covering multi-family housing in the Bucharest’s Sector 6 municipality. This is […]

Evia wind farm investors given extension to pay for cable connection

Investors in the wind energy parks on Evia island are given two-month extension to start paying for the cost of underwater cable connection linking Polypotamos in Evia with the outskirts of the Greek capital Athens. The group of investors holding licenses for the construction of the wind farms in the southern part of Evia, were expected to start […]

Renewables December 22, 2016

EPBiH launches another tender for Podveležje wind farm

The state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda BiH (EPBiH) launched a tender for substation and cabling for Podveležje wind farm near Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The call is open for offers of engineering, procurement, supply and construction of an 110/30 kV substation, the 30kV power cabling, fibre optical cabling and earthing network between wind energy converters (WEC) […]

Arctic’s warmest year – speed of changes matches biggest pessimists forecasts

The accelerated pace Arctic ice meltdowns is hardly a surprise to the scientific community.  Yet the speed of changes taking place matches the forecasts of the biggest pessimists, at the same time becoming subject of concern in the scientific circles. By Vladimir Đurđević, Institute of Meteorology, Faculty of Physics, University of Belgrade Process of the accelerated […]

Features December 21, 2016

EBRD opens tender for measuring CO2 emissions in Turkey

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) opened a tender worth EUR 68.200, exclusive of VAT, for a project to measure carbon dioxide emissions from geothermal areas in Turkey. The main objective is to measure and quantify diffuse CO2 emissions through soil from selected, currently unexploited areas. At least three field measurements will be […]

Renewables December 20, 2016

Vojvodina public institutions most interested in efficient lighting, least in biomass

The Provincial Secretariat for energy, construction and transport will support 27 projects in the field of renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency. The majority of project proposals deal with efficient interior lighting, while only a few biomass project proposals were submitted. The Secretariat of the Government of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina will co-finance […]

Renewables December 19, 2016

Environmental project wins “Smart City Challenge” contest

A recycling bin and the application that helps users find and use it won the first place at the “Smart City Challenge” competition in Belgrade. “Users will be able to find the nearest recycling island, where the press is, and easily recycle. In 30 seconds the press will guide them how to do it, it’s […]

Waste December 18, 2016