Evia-Andros cable comes online, Greece’s Admie says
Independent Power Transmission Operator SA has said it electrified the 150kV alternating current or AC submarine interconnection between the islands of Andros and Evia in Greece. The link boosts the existing supply capacity within the second corridor of the Cyclades, according to the entity known both as IPTO and Admie. It added the cable connecting […]
First Red List of threatened species published in North Macedonia
Almost half of amphibians and reptiles are threatened with extinction and 4 vascular plant species are critically endangered in North Macedonia, according to the first national Red List, published in Skopje and developed by national experts under the guidance of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Thirteen reptile species out of 32 occurring […]
Serbia shelves plan to introduce ecotax for households
The Government of Serbia has tweaked an executive order about the determination of activities impacting the environment just days after issuing it. It changed several details, but the most important decision was that it scrapped the provisions for an ecotax to be rolled out effectively on households. With the amendments to the decree, the cabinet […]
Government increases share of green energy to be sold on Croatian power exchange
The Croatian government has decided to increase the share of net delivered electricity generated by privileged producers sold on the Croatian Power Exchange (CROPEX) from 30% to 60% from January 1. The remaining 40% will be purchased by the suppliers at the regulated price. It will be the second step toward full liberalization of the […]
Apply for EUSEW’s sustainable energy contest by January 27
The European Union Sustainable Energy Week or EUSEW is taking place in Brussels from June 22 to June 26 and organizers are receiving applications. On June 23, the most prominent top sustainable energy projects will be awarded at a ceremony. Entrants can join the contest until January 27 in categories of engagement, innovation and youth […]
Firms, organizations invited to join Tree for Belgrade challenge
Green infrastructure helps reduce the urban heat island effect, regulates the microclimate and filters and cleans the air, authorities in Serbia’s capital city said. Mayor Zoran Radojičić, pictured right, has initiated a challenge called Tree for Belgrade to mobilize socially responsible companies and international organizations. The city is currently the only one outside of the […]
Treaty reforms to be finalized in first half of 2020 – Energy Community Ministerial Council
The negotiations on the Energy Community Treaty reforms are expected to end in the first half of 2020, the Energy Community’s Ministerial Council concluded at the meeting in Chișinău, Moldova. For the first time, the Treaty will task the Energy Community (EnC) to combat climate change and underlines the importance of the Paris Agreement, according […]
Budakova wind farm’s developer inks supply deal with KOSTT
Transmission System and Market Operator (KOSTT) of Kosovo* has said it reached an agreement for the power that will be generated by the 15 turbines in a wind park planned to be built by Bondcom Energy Point Llc. The statement highlights the significance of diversification of electricity sources and adds the institution was represented by […]