Tendering launched for concession to build 49.5 MW Grebak wind farm
The Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska has announced a public invitation to award a concession to build and operate the Grebak wind farm in Nevesinje, with an estimated capacity of 49.5 MW and an annual output of 130 GWh of electricity. The plant will not receive state subsidies for renewable energy […]
Renewable Energy Hard Talk to kick off in Sarajevo on December 4
Sarajevo hosts the latest in a series of Renewable Energy Hard Talks organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on December 4-5. The two-day event at the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), titled New Possibilities for Developing Renewable Energy Sustainably in BiH, will be followed by Hard Talks in Montenegro […]
Business interests of coal, oil, gas, nuclear are main obstacle to 100% renewable electricity worldwide
Serbia has enough potential to cover energy demand with renewables only, including solar, wind, biomass, organic waste, hydropower, and geothermal. The main obstacles to 100% renewable electricity worldwide are the business interests of coal, oil, gas, and nuclear, says Energy Watch Group (EWG) President Hans-Josef Fell, author of the 2000 German Renewable Energy Sources Act […]
Serbia pushes back introduction of renewables auctions by a year, extends existing support decree
The Serbian government has extended the decree on incentives for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources and high-efficiency heat and power cogeneration until the end of 2019. Experts say that the extension of the decree, which was set to expire on December 31, 2018, is good for all ongoing renewables projects, but that […]
Kitka wind farm gets temporary license for electricity generation
The Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) of Kosovo* has approved the application of Air Energy for the 32.4 MW Kitka wind farm generation license, the ERO said in a press release on its website. During its 9th session this year, the Board of the ERO approved the request of Air Energy for a temporary license (1 year) for […]
Norinco launches construction of 156 MW wind farm on Adriatic coast
China’s construction company Norinco International Cooperation has officially started building a 156 MW wind farm near the City of Senj on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Over the next two years, the company will invest EUR 180 million in the installation of 39 wind turbines. At the end of July, Norinco obtained a building permit […]
Energy efficiency measures in schools and kindergartens to help children grow into future leaders of energy transition
Implementation of energy efficiency measures in schools and kindergartens, besides leading to energy savings and reduction of environmental pollution, would also improve the conditions in which children spend much of their time. More so, it would also develop their awareness of the importance of energy efficiency and sustainable development, making them future leaders of the energy […]
Federation BiH updates renewables action plan
The Federation of BiH, one of the two political entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has updated its renewables action plan (APOEF), citing exhausted dynamic quotas for solar energy facilities and the absence of dynamic quotas for biogas facilities, as well as investors’ requests for obtaining the status of privileged and potentially privileged power producers, particularly […]
