EPBiH starts construction of 48 MW wind park Podveležje
Elektroprivreda BiH said engineers are carrying out blasting works for the foundations of 15 future turbines near Mostar. Siemens Gamesa, Wind Power, HP Investing and Minersko are responsible for the project. EPBiH is investing EUR 83 million in wind park Podveležje. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s JP Elektroprivreda BiH has announced activities continued at the site of […]
Vienna ranked first among greenest cities in the world
Vienna is the greenest among the 50 most visited cities on the planet, according to the study evaluating the cities’ green and sustainable solutions such as parks, the use of renewable energy sources, public transportation, water consumption, walkability, recycling and air pollution. Resonance Consultancy, which conducted the study, added a green index to its Best […]
Geothermal cogeneration unit to be installed in Babina Greda in Croatia
Municipal authorities are using EU funds to determine the size and temperature of a well at as much as 3,800 meters underground. A study found the heating potential of at least 27 MW together with the possibility to build a power plant of 1 MW or more in Babina Greda in Croatia. The Vukovar-Srijem County […]
Limited natural resources and (over)ambitious economic goals
Author: Danko Kalkan, Green Finance and Environmental Management Expert The large-scale exploitation of natural resources to support economic growth is leading to a bad scenario, with available resources shrinking and becoming more expensive. At the same time, the loss of value of these resources, due to ever-shorter product lifespans and the generation of enormous quantities […]
Low costs boost demand for renewables during coronavirus crisis
Green energy has been the most resilient to the effects of lockdowns worldwide, said Dave Turk, Acting Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency. The demand for renewables is seen growing 1% this year, while the coronavirus impact may push the level in the overall energy sector as much as 6% lower, according to the […]
PPC Renewables may partner with Motor Oil, Helector in green energy
Greece’s national electricity producer PPC is leaning on its green energy firm for the transition away from conventional and dirty technology. PPC Renewables is developing geothermal, wind and solar projects and establishing ventures, where domestic companies Motor Oil Hellas and Helector emerged as next likely partners. Government-controlled Public Power Corp. SA or PPC is discussing […]
PetroSolar to install smart bus stops in Niš by end of May
Serbia’s third-largest city is introducing local bus shelters with solar-powered systems. They will have free 4G Wi-Fi, mobile chargers and LED lighting. A group led by PetroSolar already delivered the smart bus stops, which will be placed in the center of Niš. The Directorate for Construction of the City of Niš has said PetroSolar projekt […]
Typhoon HIL is best startup in Serbia in PowerUp! challenge
A firm founded in 2009 was acknowledged for UEGOS, a solution to prevent voltage deviations and protocol barriers between smart devices and the power grid. Typhoon HIL was chosen in the PowerUp! competition in Serbia to participate in the finals in Poland. Typhoon HIL Inc. has impressed the jury with a tool for the communication […]