UNECE launches study, tool-kit for for sustainable renewable energy investments and deployment
A study by UNECE on linkages between renewable energy and nature and food production was created alongside mechanisms for political leaders, companies and representatives of affected communities to address issues and come up with mutually beneficial plans. UNECE said stakeholders can come up with win-win options in the renewables-water-food-ecosystems nexus through dialogue. Experience and research […]
GGF celebrates 10 years of green impact with renewables portfolio of over 1 GW
The Green for Growth Fund has so far supported the development of over 1 GW in renewable energy capacity. Southeastern Europe accounts for two thirds of the portfolio that GGF built until its tenth anniversary at the end of 2019, matched by the share of primary energy savings. The Green for Growth Fund said it […]
Over 1.2 million people in Europe request green post-COVID-19 recovery
The European Parliament passed a resolution urging the EU’s authorities to put citizens at the heart of the revival strategy after the devastation from the coronavirus. MEPs overwhelmingly insist the upcoming budget must be in line with the European Green Deal. Ahead of the vote, more than 1.2 million people signed an environmentalist organizations’ petition […]
Corporate power purchase agreements – time to get ready!
Authors: Louise Dalton, Partner, CMS London; Ivan Gazdić, Partner, CMS Belgrade; Igor Đorđević, Attorney-at-Law, CMS Belgrade; Charlotte Rihoy, Trainee Solicitor, CMS London To date, renewable energy projects in the Balkans have been supported by traditional feed-in tariff subsidy schemes (FiT). Certain Balkan countries (e.g. North Macedonia and Bulgaria) have begun to implement alternative schemes, such as […]
Public consultation starts for policy on small hydropower in Energy Community
Widespread concerns and criticism over the impact of hydropower on nature and the quality of life prompted the rethinking of the stance toward the projects, so the Energy Community Secretariat asked individuals, firms and organizations for their opinions. Public authorities, developers, companies, associations, consumer and environmental organizations and citizens have the opportunity to help shape […]
Resalta establishes venture in Romania with Next Energy Partners
The energy services provider based in Ljubljana registered a company in Bucharest together with a domestic firm. Resalta said its joint venture in Romania would focus on photovoltaics, combined heat and power and industrial lighting. Resalta doo widened its growth ambitions, as it has struck a deal to start offering energy efficiency services and develop […]
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 […]
