MACEDONIA
Macedonian MEPSO Reconstructs 110 kV Stip-Neokazi Power Line
Date: 29.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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The Macedonian electricity TSO, MEPSO, has completed the activities needed in order to put the modernised 110 kV Stip-Neokazi transmission line, which is part of the Stip-Probistip transmission line,
Five Energy Community Countries Yet to Transpose Interoperability Network Code
Date: 27.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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The Energy Community Secretariat has published an update of its 2019 report analysing the state of the implementation of the regulation on establishing gas network codes on interoperability and data
Different Types of Energy Storage Technology Must Be Used to Ensure Flexibility
Date: 21.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“The energy transition entails significant challenges. Energy storage can, and will, play a key role in addressing them. Energy storage enables high integration of renewable energy, brings benefits
Energy Transition Index 2020: Sweden Ranks First, Slovenia Best in SEE
Date: 21.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“The year 2020 marks the beginning of the ‘decade of delivery’ on the energy transition. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to business as usual, setting off a chain of events
North Macedonia Signs 23 Contracts for Construction of Solar Plants
Date: 20.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“The Macedonian government has signed contracts with 23 investors for the construction of photovoltaics power plants on private land with a total installed capacity of 21 MW,” said Macedonia’s
Macedonian Electricity Generation Continues to Decline
Date: 20.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Andreja Krašna
Electricity production in North Macedonia has declined steadily in recent years, shows a report from the Macedonian Energy and Water Services Regulatory Commission (ERC). According to the report,
SEE CAO: 3.08 EUR/MWh Auction Price Achieved at IT-ME Border
Date: 20.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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The South East European Coordinated Auction Office (SEE CAO) has announced the results of the monthly auction for the allocation of physical transmission rights (PTR) for June 2020. The highest
Implementation of Smart Grids in the Energy Community Must Be Sped Up
Date: 18.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“Based on the feedback provided by the transmission system operators (TSOs) and distribution system operators (DSOs) of the contracting parties of the Energy Community, including 75 smart grid
Growth Investment Programme For Western Balkans Needs to Boost Energy Transition
Date: 14.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“Strong economic and investment stimuli are needed for the Western Balkan countries to recover from the coronavirus crisis. However, the WB6 countries need more than just a relief package, they need
Three Biggest Power Traders in North Macedonia Generated Revenues of EUR 280m in 2019
Date: 13.05.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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Last year hundreds of millions of euros were turned over on the Macedonian electricity market. According to official data, at least half of the electricity consumed in North Macedonia was purchased at
EC: Coronavirus to Trigger “Deep and Uneven” Recession in the EU
Date: 07.05.2020 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
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Despite the swift and comprehensive policy response to the coronavirus shock at both EU and national levels, the EU economy will experience a recession of historic proportions this year, announced the
The Future of Hydropower Lies in Balancing and Energy Storage Services
Date: 28.04.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
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“Hydropower today represents around 50% of all installed energy generation capacity in the Western Balkan region and contributes 35% to overall energy generation. Significant amounts of new
