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Montenegro’s DSO CEDIS secures funds for grid digitalization
28 January 2025 - CEDIS has secured funds for the installation of the advanced grid management system and the procurement of smart meters
Albania’s KESH to add pumps to hydropower cascade for energy storage
26 November 2024 - KESH is discussing a pumped storage hydropower project with the EBRD. Pumps would be added between the Fierza and Koman reservoirs
EU approves Western Balkans reform agendas including auction schedules for renewables
24 October 2024 - Western Balkan governments excluding BiH can draw funding from the EU's Growth Plan as they fulfill reform obligations and achieve goals
GGF-backed photovoltaic plant under construction at North Macedonian coal pit
15 August 2024 - GGF backed Renalfa IPP's public-private partnership for a 50 MW solar power plant in coal land in North Macedonia
EPCG NET conference – Western Balkans must join forces to access energy transition grants
31 May 2024 - There is no energy transition without the EU's stronger financial support, and targeted grants are necessary, participants said at EPCG NET
Kosovo* receives financing for 120 MW solar power plant on coal ash dump
24 March 2024 - The EIB is providing a EUR 33 million loan for KEK's solar power project of 120 MW in peak capacity on its former coal ash dump
EBRD reiterates commitment to Western Balkans decarbonization
27 February 2024 - EBRD intends to expand its activities in the Western Balkans, but it warned that private investment and EU funding imply reforms
EIB Global approves loan to EPBiH for Vlašić wind power plant
22 February 2024 - EIB Global formally approved a EUR 36 million loan for the Vlašić wind power project near Travnik in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Financing completed for EPS’s wind park Kostolac
29 January 2024 - The EU approved a EUR 30 million grant to Serbia's state-owned power utility EPS for its first wind park project – Kostolac
Montenegro to submit hydropower, grid projects for EU Growth Plan financing
03 January 2024 - The Ministry of Energy prepared a list of reform measures to submit to the EU in cooperation with the Ministry of European Affairs and the EU Delegation
Albania obtains financing for EUR 110 million Green Transport Tirana project
29 December 2023 - The Ministry of Finance and Economy signed financing agreements for Green Transport Tirana with the Municipality of Tirana and KfW
Albania begins construction of its part of power link with North Macedonia
25 December 2023 - Albania marked the start of construction of its section of the electricity transmission interconnection with North Macedonia