TENDERING: Development of hydropower monitoring methodology, protocol for Albania, N. Macedonia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has published an invitation for expressions of interest for the development of a hydropower monitoring methodology and a monitoring protocol in Albania and North Macedonia. The bank said it would select and contract a consulting company. The deadline to file a bid is February 26, according to […]
EBRD lends EUR 58 million for Bajgora – Kosovo’s* biggest wind farm
Israeli-based Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. secured half of the total required financing for its 105 MW Bajgora wind park in the municipality of Mitrovica. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided the backing in the form of a credit facility for what will be the biggest such facility in Kosovo*. The EUR 58 million […]
EBRD, GCF roll out climate finance line for Serbia’s UniCredit Leasing
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said its cooperation with Green Climate Fund and the government of Luxembourg resulted in support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Serbia. Namely, EBRD revealed they secured EUR 20 million for climate mitigation and resilience projects through UniCredit Leasing Srbija Doo. The provider of financial services is […]
Decarbonization is next step in development of district heating, cooling systems
The use of renewable energy sources in district heating and cooling systems can substitute fossil fuels without increasing prices for customers, while bringing benefits in environmental protection. Solar thermal projects, geothermal energy, heat pumps, waste heat and biomass are currently the most common models for increasing the share of renewables, while the use of electricity […]
Most read in November: DiCaprio, Manu Chao join fight against SHPPs, conference on RES in district energy, Croatia’s first geothermal power plant
The support from Leonardo DiCaprio and Manu Chao for the initiative to ban the construction of small hydropower plants on Vjosa River in Albania and the part of the Balkan mountain range in Serbia was the most popular last month among our readers. Also check out the top three list for the part of our […]
Stojanović, Serbian Association of District Heating Plants: EBRD conference on latest solutions for district energy
Belgrade will be the capital of district energy on December 5-6, as the regional conference will bring together leading experts from the region, Europe and the world to present the latest solutions in district heating and cooling systems. Dejan Stojanović, director of the Serbian Association of District Heating Plants, has invited colleagues to come to […]
Conference on renewable energy sources in district heating and cooling to be held in Belgrade on December 5-6
Regional conference Renewable Energy Sources in District Heating and Cooling Systems, organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Federal Ministry of Finance of Austria, in partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), will be held in Belgrade on December 5-6. The conference takes place at Sava Center as part […]
Zenica to introduce public bicycle system, adopt Green City Action Plan
The City of Zenica has announced the introduction of a public bicycle system, in an investment of BAM 60,000 (around EUR 30,000), and presented a draft Green City Action Plan. The funding for the public bicycle system has been secured through a public call for financial assistance to support the implementation of programs, projects and […]