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Japarov and Scholz hold talks in Berlin, Kyrgyzstan’s bid to convert public debt into green energy equity on agenda
Serbia launches second renewables auction with EBRD support
Serbia launched its second renewable energy auction on November 27, aiming to add 424.8 MW of wind and solar power capacity to its grid.
Turkey showcases renewables ambitions at inaugural “special tour” roadshow event in London
Slovenia's PM considers special law to support businesses affected by rising electricity costs
Serbia lifts 35-year ban on nuclear power
Major shift in Serbia's energy strategy as it confronts rising demand and aims to align with European Union standards.
Subsidy covers 87% of electricity bill charged to lowest-level household consumers in Turkey
Such social support programmes seen as underpinning support for country’s ruling AKP.
EBRD refutes claims about denying funding to Ukraine’s energy sector
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has dismissed recent media reports suggesting it refused to provide funding to DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, owned by billionaire Rinat Akhmetov.
Outgoing energy minister says Lithuania will require 5 small nuclear reactors, but the technology lags
Net electricity production in Bosnia falls 8.6% y/y in September
Net electricity production in Bosnia & Herzegovina amounted to 968 GWh in September, which is 8.6% less than in the same month of 2023, and 16% less than in August
Kosovo’s gross electricity output down 2% y/y in September
Kosovo’s gross electricity output in September fell by 2% y/y to 450.5 GWh, data from the country’s statistics institute showed.
EU and US pledge $112mn to aid Ukrainian energy giant DTEK in infrastructure recovery
The European Commission and the United States have committed $112mn in aid to Ukrainian private energy holding DTEK to restore critical infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
Germany to invest €200mn in Serbia over two years, most of it in energy
Germany will invest an additional €200mn in Serbia in the next two years, with the majority of the funds allocated to the energy sector, German Ambassador Anke Konrad announced at a conference on green transformation and industrial decarbonisation.
Slovenia’s electricity generation jumps 77% y/y in October
Slovenia’s total net electricity generation reached 1,550 GWh in October, reflecting a 19% increase from the previous month and a 77% jump compared to the same month last year
Kosovo launches procedure for first wind energy auction for 100 MW capacity
Kosovo’s Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, announced on November 22 that the government has initiated procedures for the country’s first wind energy auction, with a capacity of 100 MW
North Macedonia’s gross power generation down 7.6% y/y in September
North Macedonia’s gross electricity generation decreased by an annual 7.6% to 389.7 GWh in September, with domestic production accounting for 99.9% of the country’s gross domestic consumption
INTERVIEW: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank financing Central Asia’s green future
The Chinese-owned multilateral development bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has become a major player in Eurasia and a driving force between driving sustainable development in the region.
Kazakh experts reportedly expect Putin to discuss NPP construction during November 27 visit
EBRD lends €50mn to Bulgaria’s Tenevo Solar Technologies for 237 MWp PV plant
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on November 22 it is lending up to €50mn to Bulgarian company Tenevo Solar Technologies for the construction of a 237 MWp photovoltaic power plant in the southeastern part of the country
Montenegro starts construction of 55-MW Gvozd wind farm
Montenegro’s power company EPCG said it has launched construction of the 55-MW Gvozd wind farm. Construction will be carried out by a consortium of companies led by German wind turbines supplier Nordex.
COMMENT: Will COP29 become a milestone in Azerbaijan’s long-term energy strategy?
After years of reliance on fossil fuel exports, Azerbaijan is steadily switching to renewable energy sources.
Analysts outline three scenarios for Ukraine’s winter blackouts
Ukraine is facing a freezing and dark winter after Russia’s destroyed almost all of its non-nuclear power and heating capacity this year. Apartments will become unliveabily cold, which could drive another 500,000 refugees to flee the country.
Slovak government wants to launch new nuclear tender in 2027
The nuclear reactor would be located at the existing Jaslovske Bohunice nuclear power plant site, which already has two reactors, and is projected to cost €10bn.
Croatia’s Mezzanine Partner launches €100mn "dark green" energy fund
Fund to support renewable energy projects across the region, with a focus on solar and wind energy.
Kosovo extends subsidised electricity to over 72,000 vulnerable families
Kosovo’s Finance Ministry has announced on November 20 that more than 72,000 vulnerable families will benefit from a government-subsidised electricity programme starting this November.
North Macedonia issues 272 MW of photovoltaic licences by end-October
North Macedonia’s regulatory energy commission (RKE) said on November 20 that it approved licences for new photovoltaic power plants with a combined capacity of nearly 272 MW in the first ten months of 2024.
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