EBRD Renewable Energy Initiative

Grodno State University noted that they opened a special course where students learn to develop new technologies taking into account energy efficiency and renewable energy.

26-Nov-11

ECO-WIND Construction (Poland) Reportedly for Sale

Two firms with stakes in Warsaw-based ECO-WIND Construction are attempting to sell off their shares in the company, according to Parkiet business daily.

20-Nov-11

Hewalex Laser Welds Solar Thermal Panels at Updated Polish Factory

The new product group is opened with an introduction of new KS2000 TLP AC solar collector. It is a flat-plate collector with a harp type absorber made of copper and aluminum, coated with highly selective coating eta plus by BlueTec. The application of the new technology made it possible to reduce the price of the collector by nearly 20%, while maintaining high performance and quality.

15-Nov-11

Development Banks Involved in Hydropower Projects

The involvement of multi-national banking institutions is critical to the completion and modernization of hydroelectric projects, particularly in the developing world. This article details nearly US$16 billion in funding recently awarded for work at more than 50 projects.

10-Nov-11

Dalkia Polska Considering 20 Biomass/Gas CHP Plants in Poland

Dalkia, which is the largest private operator of district heating networks in Poland, will execute the projects if they can be connected to electricity and gas networks, Pascal Bonne said.

09-Nov-11

Polish KGHM Fund to Invest $312M in Renewables

KGHM TFI, a fund unit of Poland’s sole copper producer KGHM Polska Miedz SA (KGH), plans to invest as much as 1 billion zloty ($312 million) in renewable energy projects within 18 months, the PAP newswire reported, citing Chief Executive Officer Marcin Chmielewski.

03-Nov-11

BISOL Enters Polish PV Market

On October 19th, 2011, BISOL (Prebold, Slovenia) announced that it entered into the Polish photovoltaic market. The company's first shipment to Poland included BISOL photovoltaic modules, with a plastic based mounting system. The first BISOL PV modules in Poland are installed on Rzeszów High School of Law.

26-Oct-11

Helius is Currently Seeking Project Funding for Biomsaa Plant

Helius Energy (HEGY) said today that it welcomed greater clarity on biomass energy support following the government's consultation document. "The company's management are of the opinion that the proposal for dedicated biomass banding [...] effectively maintains the existing levels for those projects already under construction or approaching financial close." Helius is currently seeking project funding for a 100 megawatt biomass plant in Bristol.

20-Oct-11

Poland, Slovenia Participate in PV Recyling of Damaged Modules

Poland has recycled 92 tons of modules and Slovenia has established fixed collection points for module collection.

19-Oct-11

Eastern Europe Identified for Wind Component Manufacturing

Looking to the future, there is clearly the potential for major wind turbine manufacturers to operate manufacturing bases in Eastern Europe, especially if markets like Romania and Poland continue their impressive growth.

18-Oct-11

IKEA Invests in Polish Wind Power

Swedish furniture giant IKEA announced that it has purchased two wind farms with a power output of 28 MW in the Podkarpackie region of southern Poland, Gazeta Wyborcza reported.

04-Oct-11

Impax Fund Looks for Polish Wind Projects

Impax Asset Management Ltd., a London-based clean-energy investor, closed a 330 million-euro ($450 million) private equity fund that will focus on European wind investments, its managing director said. The funds raised were 10 percent more than targeted and will be fully invested in renewable energy projects by 2015.

27-Sep-11

Overview of Renewable Energy Policies Offered

This is a very high level overview and there can, within each country, be variations related to, among others, technology and capacity.

14-Sep-11

Nordex to Be Active in Romania and Poland

Nordex SE announced expansion of business in Eastern Europe. The company said it believes in the growth potential of wind energy in Eastern Europe.

12-Sep-11

Polish Coal-fired CHP Plant Converts to Biomass

Metso Corp. will convert an existing coal-fired boiler in Bialystok, Poland, to utilize biomass as a feedstock.

01-Sep-11

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