EVN to invest EUR 16.6mn in winter power grid upgrades

The two power distribution groups in south-eastern Bulgaria, which are controlled by the Austrian energy company EVN, announced plans to invest BGN 32.4mn (EUR 16.6mn) in network upgrades for the winter season. EVN Bulgaria has started examinations of the network to identify risk areas. Two months ago, energy commission chief Konstantin Shushulov stated that the three electricity distribution groups in the country have completed 30% of their investment programmes. EVN has announced plans to invest BGN 118mn this year.