Beogradske Elektrane to construct smart building to generate all energy it consumes
Public heating utility Beogradske Elektrane intends to build the first smart building in Serbia to generate all the energy it consumes from renewable energy sources and be equipped with a range of other systems to make it energy efficient as much as possible. The building will span between 2,000 and 3,000 square meters and will […]
UNDP BiH seeks consultant to explore potential of renewable energy sources
The UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina seeks a consultant for development of Study on renewable energy sources with a focus on biomass, geothermal energy and concentrated Solar Power in BiH. “The UNDP BiH looks for a professional service provider for development of Study on Renewable Energy Sources with Focus on Biomass, Geothermal Energy and Concentrated Solar […]
Oil company Jugopetrol eyeing electricity generation from renewable energy sources in Montenegro
Montenegro-based oil company Jugopetrol will try to expand its energy portfolio and to assess the potential of Montenegro in the production of electricity from renewable energy sources, which is its area of interest for investment, said Antonis Semelides, executive director at Jugopetrol. ’Jugopetrol, owned by Greece’s Hellenic Petroleum, has already announced plans to transform from […]
Switching to more market-based schemes for renewables in Contracting Parties’ interest
Janez Kopač, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, speaks in an interview for the Balkan Green Energy News about widening the scope of the Industrial Emissions Directive’s application and launching a process aimed at setting targets for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas emission reduction for 2030. He also explains why switching to more […]
Slovenian Energy Agency allocated incentives for electricity generation from renewables and CHP
The Slovenian Energy Agency has selected 93 projects with an installed capacity of 98 MW, which will receive incentives for the production of electricity from renewable energy sources and cogeneration of heat and power (CHP) with high efficiency. The total value of funds under this tendering procedure was EUR 10 million. Wind farms dominated the list […]
Applications for energy renovation of public buildings in Croatia starts on January 15
The Call for Energy renovation of public buildings in Croatia is open for submission of application starting on January 15. For these purposes, the European Regional Development Fund has allocated HRK 380 million (EUR 51 million). The Ministry of Construction and Physical Planning launched the Call Energy renovation of buildings and use of renewable energy […]
Energy Community chief’s message to Serbian Members of Parliament
Serbia is the first member of the Energy Community to have transposed the Third Energy Package of the European Union, but implementation has been delayed in many areas. The huge obstacle is that the Law on Energy adopted in 2014 is not being implemented. The biggest problem is unbundling of gas company Srbijagas, which is […]
New EUR 45 million loan for energy efficiency in Romania’s residential sector
Romanian households owners will be provided with additional EUR 45 million to invest in energy efficiency improvements, such as heating, water, and electricity, as well as additional building enclosures such as walls, windows and roofs, for their homes. Most of Romania’s residential buildings were constructed between 1960 and 1990 with low thermal insulation. “The European […]
