Integral inženjering hired for works on SHPP Bočac 2
Company Hidroelektrane na Vrbasu (HEV) AD Mrkonjić Grad, hydroelectric facilities operator from the west of the Republic of Srpska entity, signed a BAM 16.53 million (EUR 8.45 million) contract with Integral inženjering DOO from nearby Laktaši on July 20 for construction works in the project of small hydropower plant Bočac 2. The deadline for the […]
Turkey makes world top ten in green building
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) included Turkey in Top 10 Countries for LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), its annual ranking that highlights countries outside of the U. S. which are „making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation.” Turkey is now ranked ninth after entering top 10 for the […]
Two banks secure funds for renewables from EBRD
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on July 15 it secured financing for Garanti Bank AŞ and Yapı ve Kredi Bankası AŞ of USD 180 million (EUR 165 million). The funds will finance mid-sized renewable energy projects implemented by private sector companies, each ranging between EUR 10 million and EUR 40 million, the report […]
Local government withdraws MHPP concession go-ahead
City council of Bihać cancelled its approval for granting concessions for mini hydropower plants on Una river at locations of Martin Brod and Dobrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s west. Under public pressure on the local level, but also a national one, mayor Emdžad Galijašević initiated the council session just a week after the approval was […]
Italy gives EUR 16.5 million for electricity system
Ministry of Energy and Industry and the Italian government signed a memorandum of cooperation for EUR 16.5 million, as part of projects from previous financial programs supported by Italy in the energy sector. The agreement was signed by the minister of energy and industry Damian Gjiknuri and the Italian ambassador to Albania Massimo Gaiani, Albanian […]
EBRD to promote innovative waste recycling projects
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said it launched a programme to finance investments aimed at minimising waste and increasing resource efficiency in the industry, agribusiness and municipal sectors. The Near-Zero Waste initiative is set to drive a profound transformation of waste management in a move to help Turkey advance towards a more competitive, […]
Nordex gets contracts for 64.2 MW in string of deals
Three contracts for the installation of N117/2400 and the N117/3000 turbines in Turkey, totalling 64.2 MW, were awarded to Germany’s Nordex. According to its press release, the company will be supplying seven N117/3000 Generation Delta turbines for the Ödemiş wind farm to the new customer Erdem Holding. This order also includes a premium-service contract for […]
Support scheme costs EUR 2.03 billion through 2028
If not a single power plant that utilizes renewable energy sources is built anymore, Slovenia’s expenses for subsidies from 2009 to 2028 would amount to EUR 2.03 billion, according to government data, Finance newspaper’s author Jurij Šimac said. Last year the solar power facilities, little over 3,000 of them, generated 244 GWh or 27% of […]