Tag: Western Balkan

Green Bonds for Financing the Development of Environmental Projects

Green bonds are a relatively young financial instrument dating back just over 15 years. In 2007, the European Investment Bank (EIB) issued these securities for the first time. Green bonds are debt...

Energy Week Western Balkans 2023 promises two days of panel discussions, B2B & B2G meetings and endless networking opportunities

Let's review what awaits us on Day 2 of this premier investment conference in the Western Balkans! Renewable energy revenue streams The promotion and facilitation of renewable energy trading and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)...

EBRD and EU to Support Transition to Solar Energy in North Macedonia

Decarbonisation plans in North Macedonia are taking a big leap forward. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending EUR 25 million to ESM, the state-owned electricity company, to build...

Western Balkan municipalities kick off the development of Local Air Quality Plans

After launching the Clean Air Regions Initiative (CARI) at the Just Transition Forum on 30 June 2021, representatives of the participating municipalities have come together for the first two-day workshop to kick...

Western Balkans Mayors Commit to Tackle Air Quality Challenges with Support of Energy Community Secretariat and Western Balkans Green Center

On the occasion of the Energy Community Just Transition Forum on 30. June, nine Western Balkan municipalities came together virtually to sign a declaration launching the Clean Air Regions Initiative (CARI). By signing...

Key Trends That Will Transform the E-mobility World in the Western Balkans

Elias Pöyry is the Co-Founder & CBO of Europe’s fastest-growing electric vehicle charging company Virta. Since the company has also been present at our market as a partner in charge&GO - the...

Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia Procure Electricity Trading Platforms in the First Half of 2021

The National Electricity Market Operator of North Macedonia, MEMO, and the Montenegrin Power Exchange, BELEN, launched this week public tenders for the selection of a service provider for the operation of the...

The First Glass Packaging Containers on the Streets in Sombor

The citizens of Sombor and the surrounding areas can start recycling glass, with the first 70 packaging waste containers being placed on the streets, and another 80 containers expected in the weeks...

MT-KOMEX – Bringing Smart and Easy EV Charging to the Western Balkans

Summary Sustainable transport is slowly but surely gaining ground also in the Western Balkan region. Belgrade-based company MT-KOMEX is building electric vehicle charging network in the region. Thanks to the partnership with Virta,...

Water, Our Ally in Adapting to Climate Change in the Western Balkans

In times of crisis, such as the one we are facing right now due to COVID-19, proper hygiene and access to clean water are crucial. Just as important is a set of measures...

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