Albania adopts law on promotion of energy from renewables
The Parliament of Albania passed the Law on Promotion of the Use of Energy from Renewable Sources, following negotiations between the Government and producers mediated by the Energy Community. The draft law was challenged by the operators of small hydropower plants in the country, as it changes the regulatory regime and support scheme. The EC […]
UNECE publishes report on nexus assessment of Sava River Basin resources
Coordinating assessment of water, energy and agricultural needs among riparian countries is the key to sustainable development in the Sava River Basin. This is the main conclusion of the report “Reconciling Resource Uses in Transboundary Basins: Assessment of the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus in the Sava River Basin” published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe […]
Enel: Romanian energy crisis will hit the renewables sector
The energy crisis in Romania will imminently hit the renewable energy sector, said Georgios Stassis, general manager of the power company Enel Romania. He warned that the young energy market in Romania is facing its first exceptional challenge. “The prices are at their highest levels in decades, the system is close to its functioning limit, […]
EU on track to meet 2020 climate and energy targets
The second report on the State of the Energy Union shows that the energy transition in the European Union (EU) is well underway. According to a press release published on the European Commission website, in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency and renewable energy, EU is on track to reach its 2020 targets. The […]
Greek energy companies interested in renewable energy projects
The Serbia-Greece business forum, held yesterday in Belgrade, gathered 59 Greek and about a hundred Serbian companies. During the bilateral meetings session Greek energy companies took active part and expressed great interest in the renewable energy sources sector. PPC Renewables, one of Greece’s biggest power producers from renewable energy, is interested in establishing joint ventures with Serbian companies. This […]
Nikolay Pavlov named Bulgarian minister of energy
Further liberalization of the electricity market and diversification of sources and routes of energy resources will be the main priorities of new Bulgarian minister of energy Nikolay Pavlov. Pavlov, who took over the position from Temenuzhka Petkova, said that the main purpose of his work will be to maintain the stability of the country and proper […]
Montenegro increased tariff for renewables and high-efficiency cogeneration
Montenegro increased the tariff subsidy for electricity from renewable energy sources and high efficiency cogeneration from 0,12 to 0,47 eurocents per kWh. The decision drew harsh criticism from the opposition and a part of the civil sector. According to the Montenegrin Ministry of economy, the biggest impact on the tariff comes from Krnovo wind park, […]
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 […]
