Business

Green Forum   |   6 January, 2025 at 10:56 AM

Renalfa acquires PV project in Romania

Renalfa IPP, an independent energy developer and producer based in Vienna, has acquired a 258 MWac photovoltaic (PV) project located in Teleorman, Romania.

Green Forum   |   2 January, 2025 at 10:46 AM

Henkel targets climate-positive by 2030

Henkel aims to become climate-positive by 2030, meaning it will generate more clean energy than it consumes, going beyond carbon neutrality.

Green Forum   |   20 December, 2024 at 7:25 PM

MOL doubles solar capacity with 66 MW acquisition

MOL has expanded its renewable energy capabilities by acquiring Naperőmű Farm, a company behind the development of a 66 MW solar power plant in Ballószög, Hungary.

Green Forum   |   2 December, 2024 at 8:49 PM

R.Power to power H&M with solar in Poland

Swedish fashion retailer H&M Group has entered a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Polish solar energy developer R.Power SA.

Green Forum   |   25 November, 2024 at 7:00 PM

MET Group acquires Comax France

MET Group has acquired a 100% stake in Comax France, a company specializing in combined heat and power (CHP) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Green Forum   |   7 November, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Lidl commits to local sourcing, shortening supply chain

Lidl Romania aims to contribute to the development of sustainable local agriculture by promoting organic farming and regenerative farming practices, which contribute to soil health and biodiversity conservation.

Green Forum   |   6 November, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Engie Romania funds 5 green projects in Bucharest

Transformations in schools, the Botanical Garden, and the Circular Economy Center offer Bucharest residents direct opportunities for practical learning and active involvement in the community.

Green Forum   |   6 November, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Auchan launches 2023 sustainability report

Auchan Romania has released its fourth annual Sustainability Report, a voluntary initiative designed to provide transparency into the company's activities and initiatives over the past year.

Green Forum   |   5 November, 2024 at 7:34 AM

Poland's Polenergia to power InPost with wind energy

Poland's energy major Polenergia has signed a multi-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply electricity to domestic courier company InPost from its 121 MW Debsk wind farm.

Green Forum   |   1 November, 2024 at 8:09 AM

Allview and Austrotherm partner on solar project

The Solar Energy division of Visual Fan announced the signing of a contract with Austrotherm for the development of a photovoltaic park with a capacity of approximately 999.90 kWp.

Green Forum   |   31 October, 2024 at 7:03 AM

EY advises on sale of Polish solar portfolio

EY advised Alternus Energy Group, a leading international solar PV operator and developer, in selling a portfolio of operational solar PV projects in Poland totaling 89 MW.

RECOMMENDED FROM THE HOME PAGE
Energy

Waldevar Energy builds utility-scale PV parks in Romania

Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.

Industry

Lidl Romania exceeds 2030 sustainability targets early

Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.

Energy

Dentons advises OX2 on 235 MW Romanian wind acquisition

Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.

Energy

Turkish investors pour millions into Romanian green energy

Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.