Energy Community publishes policy guidelines on small hydropower plants
The Energy Community Secretariat has published its final policy guidelines on small hydropower plants in the contracting parties. The document is intended for use by project developers, competent national authorities and the general public. It is guidance on the requirements to be met by SHPPs in relation to the Energy Community acquis It offers guidance […]
EU allows governments to invest in renewables in other member states to meet goals
Land-locked countries in the European Union will soon be able to contribute to their national green energy targets by financing offshore wind parks in other member states, according to new rules. The EU renewables funding mechanism will allow governments to invest in solar power plants elsewhere if they have fewer hours of sun on their […]
Istanbul completes first phase of world’s biggest landfill gas power plant
The first 20 MW came online in Istanbul Energy’s landfill gas power plant, which uses 20 hectares under waste. At full capacity, 90 MW and 130 hectares, it will be the biggest system of its kind on the planet, according to Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) finished the first part of its […]
Greece to move forward with privatization of energy, mining companies
Minister of Environment and Energy of Greece Kostis Hatzidakis announced plans for a quick sale or partial privatization of companies in the energy and mining sectors. He asserted the government would soon introduce the so-called target model so that power producers would be able to make bilateral supply contracts with corporate consumers. “The government supports […]
EPBIH to develop 200 MW of solar capacity on its coal pits
Power utility Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine (EPBiH) plans to install solar power plants with an installed capacity of 200 MW by 2025, CEO Admir Andelija said. Speaking about investments in renewable energy sources, he asserted the construction of the Podveležje wind farm is currently underway, that preparations are being made for the construction of the […]
ColdHubs keeps farmers’ products cool with off-grid solar technology
Photovoltaic technology is becoming more affordable, which enabled ColdHubs of Nigeria to offer low prices for the use of its off-grid cold rooms. This year’s clim@ finalist’s invention is helping farmers and green market vendors preserve fruit and vegetables. Less food waste ultimately means less hunger. The tragical impression that perishing food makes in a […]
Bor files criminal complaint against Zijin over air pollution
The City of Bor has filed criminal complaint against Serbia Zijin Bor Copper due to excessive air pollution that lasted several days. After the complaint was filed the Chinese company decided to halt operations of its copper smelter. The complaint was signed by Mayor Aleksandar Milikić, Ist Media portal reported. A fire broke out at […]
Public debate on new coal-fired power plant Kolubara B halted
After an hour of heated debate, the public hearing on the draft spatial plan and strategic assessment of the environmental impact of the construction of the Kolubara B thermal power plant was halted. The project has so far produced numerous controversies. Non-governmental organization Renewables and Environmental Regulatory Institute – RERI has announced that the representatives […]