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Hydro Projects Priority Investments For Serbian EPS in 2021
Date: 01.03.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Aleksandra Murks Bašič
Investments in new hydropower projects will be the main focus for the Serbian state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) in order to increase the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in
First Court Hearing Begins Into Revoking Permit for Croatian Plomin 1 TPP
Date: 26.02.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
Photo: Ana Vučina Vršnak
The Croatian Administrative Court in Rijeka held a first hearing on Thursday in the lawsuit of two environmental groups against the issuing of an environmental permit for the 115 MW Plomin 1
Slovenia’s HSE Group Plans to Add 130 MW of New Wind and Solar Capacity
Date: 26.02.2021 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
Photo: Roman Peklaj
The Slovenian energy group Holding Slovenske elektrarne (HSE) is exploring the options to install 80 MW of new wind capacity and 50 MW of solar PV capacity, in addition to the 3 MW Prapretno solar
EC Sends Clear Message to Romania: There is No Future For Coal in Europe
Date: 26.02.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
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“There is no future for coal in Europe, and Romania should follow Germany’s example in phasing out the use of coal in thermal power plants,” said the European Commission's Executive
Mihajlović: Serbia to Hold First RES Auctions in Q2; Coal Phase-out Still Long Way Ahead
Date: 24.02.2021 Author: Tanja Srnovršnik
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Serbia is expected to hold its first renewables auctions in May or June, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy, Zorana Mihajlović, told Energetika.NET in an
Greece’s Western Macedonia Region May Halt All RES Projects
Date: 19.02.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
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The Regional Council of Western Macedonia may propose the suspension of all licensing of renewable energy projects and their implementation until spatial and sustainable development planning rules are
Germany to Provide Grants Worth EUR 80.5m for Energy Projects in North Macedonia
Date: 17.02.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
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Germany will provide credit packages worth EUR 80.5 million through the KfW Development Bank under favourable conditions to the government of North Macedonia for energy projects, including to hasten
Republika Srpska’s Government Extends Concession for Ugljevik 3 TPP to 44 years
Date: 15.02.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
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The government of Republika Srpska has extended the deadline for the construction and use of the Ugljevik 3 thermal power plant (TPP) to 44 years, reports Capital.ba.
Zaev: RES and Replacing Coal with Gas is a Priority for North Macedonia
Date: 12.02.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
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"Using renewable energy sources (RES) and replacing coal with gas is one of our most important strategic interests. In order to achieve this, we have developed a serious strategic energy plan," said
NGO Appeals to Montenegrin Government to Revise Reconstruction of Pljevlja TPP
Date: 12.02.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
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The environmental organisation Eco-team has sent an appeal to the Montenegrin government to revise the decision on ecological reconstruction of the Pljevlja thermal power plant (TPP). “The Pljevlja
Secretariat: Pljevlja TPP Can Only Remain Operational If It Meets Stricter Rules
Date: 11.02.2021 Author: Tanja SrnovršnikPhoto: EPCG
The Montenegrin Pljevlja thermal power plant (TPP) has recently reached the end of its opt-out timeframe under the Large Combustion Plants Directive. Even though the Montenegrin government expects
Bulgarian Energy Storage Projects to Amount to EUR 620m
Date: 11.02.2021 Author: Peter Palčec
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“Bulgaria plans to implement electricity storage projects in order to ensure balance and flexibility of the national system, strengthen its position as an electricity exporter and ensure
