EBRD lends €100 million to modernize Romanian electricity networks
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a loan of €100 million to the distribution subsidiaries of Public Power Corporation SA.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a loan of €100 million to the distribution subsidiaries of Public Power Corporation SA.
Renewable energy production in Italy surged by 27.3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
A significant majority of people worldwide want their countries to switch to clean energy as quickly as possible to combat the climate crisis.
Minister of Energy has signed 24 financing contracts aimed at supporting investments in new electricity production capacities from renewable sources.
Electrica has completed the acquisition of the project company New Trend Energy having as its main object of activity the generation of energy from photovoltaic sources.
The European Commission has approved a Bulgarian scheme to provide €142.1 million to support the country's energy sector.
Restart Energy has completed the construction and installation of a photovoltaic project for Dip&Gip, totaling more than €200,000.
Nala Renewables has announced an agreement with Monsson, to acquire a 61 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Western Romania.
Amazon achieved a milestone in 2023 by matching all electricity consumed by its operations, including data centers, with 100% renewable energy.
Hidroelectrica signed the contract for the modernization of the Vidraru Hydropower Plant, a project of strategic importance for the National Energy System (SEN).
The EU aims to increase its wind energy capacity from 220 GW today to 425 GW by 2030 and 1,300 GW by 2050.
With heatwaves and constant increases in energy prices, more Romanians are seeking ways to lower costs and alleviate concerns about energy bills.
European Energy has secured grid connection approvals for approximately 500 MW of solar and wind energy projects across Romania.
Rezolv Energy has signed a 10-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Romania with Bekaert.
Restart Energy announced the completion of a 160 kW photovoltaic (PV) installation for guest house operator Nobilia Class in Romania.
Shikun & Binui Energy has secured a €49 million loan from the Raiffeisen Group for the Simleu Silvaniei Project, a 101 MW photovoltaic facility located in northwest Romania.
Entek acquired two Romanian companies owning the rights, some of which are in the application process, to a 214.26 MWdc solar power project under development,
Clean electricity generation in Europe reached unprecedented levels. In the first half of 2024, renewables accounted for over 50% of total power generation.
Hidroelectrica has inaugurated the Microcentrala (MHC) Poiana Ruscă, marking the completion of its first investment project with external financing.
In 2023, renewable energy emerged as the leading source of electricity in the EU, accounting for 44.7% of total electricity production.
BayWa r.e., the Romanian unit of a prominent German renewable energy developer, has acquired a photovoltaic (PV) plant situated in Constanta County.
Rompetrol Rafinare has upgraded the Hydrogen Power Plant (HPP) at the Petromidia refinery with an investment of nearly €9.1 million.
Investments in renewable energy remain below the level needed to meet COP28's goal of tripling green energy capacity by 2030.
However, economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and technological shifts have slowed the pace of the transition.
Solar power has rapidly risen to become Hungary's second-largest source of electricity, overtaking gas for the first time in 2024.
Poland has moved up 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change on the real estate sector. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and floods are becoming a regular challenge for property owners and investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
European companies are facing widespread challenges as they attempt to comply with the EU's new sustainability reporting standards, according to recent findings from the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.
Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.