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Macedonian ESM Prioritises Renewables When Investing in New Capacities
Date: 13.01.2020 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
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In addition to construction of the 10 MW Oslomej solar power plant and the second phase of the Bogdanci wind park project, the Macedonian power utility ESM, formerly ELEM, plans to build the Miravci
SEE CAO Announces Auction for February 2020
Date: 10.01.2020 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Roman Peklaj
The South East European Coordinated Auction Office (SEE CAO) has announced the monthly auction for the allocation of physical transmission rights (PTR) for February 2020.
North Macedonia's Net Power Output Down 15.6% in October 2019
Date: 31.12.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Andreja Krašna
North Macedonia's net electricity production amounted to 364,021 MWh in October 2019, down 15.6% compared to the same month in 2018, according to the Macedonian State Statistical Office.
Macedonian Ministry Publishes Operational Plan Adjustment Permit for REK Bitola
Date: 24.12.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: ELEM
The Macedonian Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning published on its website Draft A - Operational Plan Adjustment Permit for the Bitola thermal power plant (TPP), states a press release from
Macedonian MEMO Joins Europex
Date: 19.12.2019 Author: Peter PalčecPhoto: Andreja Krašna
MEMO, the National Electricity Market Operator of North Macedonia, has joined Europex – the Association of European Energy Exchanges, as an associate member as of Wednesday, states a press release
Energy Sectors in the Energy Community Vulnerable to Cybersecurity Threats
Date: 17.12.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
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The main problem identified in a cybersecurity study on the energy sector in the Energy Community is the generally weak or missing focus on the energy sector in national cybersecurity strategies and
EnAppSys: Bulgaria and Slovenia Biggest Power Exporters in SEE
Date: 17.12.2019 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
Photo: Roman Peklaj
France was Europe’s biggest exporter of electricity in the first 11 months of this year, while Italy imported the largest volume of electricity, according to a new study by the energy data analyst
EBRD Lends a Further EUR 2m for Energy Efficiency in North Macedonia
Date: 17.12.2019 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
Photo: Roman Peklaj
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lent a further EUR 2 million to Sparkasse Bank Makedonija to support efforts to improve energy efficiency in North Macedonia and
Report: Western Balkan Coal Plants in Severe Breach of Air Pollution Limits
Date: 11.12.2019 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
Photo: Ana Vučina Vršnak
Western Balkan countries breach air pollution limits for coal plants agreed with the Energy Community by as much as six times for one toxic substance, according to a new report ‘Comply or Close’
North Macedonia’s Energy Strategy Unrealistic in Plans for Hydropower
Date: 09.12.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Alenka Lena Klopčič
Two out of three scenarios in North Macedonia’s draft Energy Strategy foresee a coal exit by 2025, which is excellent news in a country traditionally dominated by coal-fired electricity. However,
Serbian AERS Approves Agreements On Cross Border Transfer Capacities for 2020
Date: 09.12.2019 Author: Peter PalčecPhoto: Roman Peklaj
The Serbian energy regulator, AERS approved the agreements between the Serbian TSO, Elektromreža Srbije (EMS) and the TSOs of North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia and
Overhaul of Unit 2 of Macedonian Bitola TPP Completed
Date: 05.12.2019 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: ELEM
The Macedonian power utility ESM, formerly ELEM, has announced the completion of overhaul works on unit 2 of the Bitola thermal power plant (TPP). “Thus, the plant has been synchronised with ESM’s
