First contracts for Podveležje wind farm construction signed
The first two contracts for Podveležje wind farm construction on a plateau near Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), have been signed. This is the official beginning of the wind farm construction, which has been announced over past eight years. Mayor Ljubo Bešlić has signed the contract for the reconstruction of local roads in Podveležje on […]
Danilovgrad to build wastewater treatment plant, contractors needed
The municipality of Danilovgrad, Montenegro, seeks contractors for the construction of a wastewater collection system and treatment plant. Contractors are also needed for the modernisation of the water supply system. Tendering for the construction of the wastewater plant and the reconstruction of existing and construction of new sewers is expected to begin in the first […]
GGF to boost energy efficiency in Macedonia with EUR 10 million
The Green for Growth Fund (GGF) has extended its loan to Halkbank Skopje with EUR 10 million to further increase energy efficiency in Macedonia. Energy efficiency measures which will be financed in Macedonia with the GGF loan are projected to result in primary energy savings of almost 50,000 MWh on an annual basis. In addition, […]
Shower of requests for energy permits for PV power plants in BiH
Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) announced that 14 companies filed requests for energy permits. The investors request new energy permits or the renewal of existing ones which are needed for the solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants construction. As reported on the website of the Ministry, the general public […]
Cost of capital for onshore wind and solar investments mapped
Investments in wind and solar energy in Southeast Europe did not increase even though the cost of capital decreased in 2014-2016, which is why stable policy schemes have to be designed at European and national level, according to the “Pricetag” study funded by the European Climate Foundation. The “Pricetag” project examined the cost of capital […]
Consultant for Western Balkans energy efficiency program needed
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to establish the Western Balkans Green Economy Financing Facility with a total of EUR 85 million to finance residential energy efficiency and small-scale renewable energy investments. To support the implementation of the facility, the EBRD will engage a consulting company which will carry out the facility […]
Evia wind farm investors given extension to pay for cable connection
Investors in the wind energy parks on Evia island are given two-month extension to start paying for the cost of underwater cable connection linking Polypotamos in Evia with the outskirts of the Greek capital Athens. The group of investors holding licenses for the construction of the wind farms in the southern part of Evia, were expected to start […]
Romanian Hidroelectrica sees healthy profits, plans investments
Hidroelectrica SA has some bold plans for the coming years, as the state-owned hydropower company returned from the brink of bankruptcy to become one of the most profitable companies in Romania. The company has plans to invest over EUR 500 million into modernisation in the next five years. The president of the Board of Directors […]