Green Forum
| 3 June, 2024 at 7:49 AM
EC approves €2 billion aid for STMicroelectronics' new Italian facility
The European Commission has approved a €2 billion aid measure under EU State aid rules to support STMicroelectronics.
The European Commission has approved a €2 billion aid measure under EU State aid rules to support STMicroelectronics.
Visual Fan SA announced the completion of two key projects for important private companies in Romania in a very short period.
MK Hydroenergy Power, in partnership with Innovation Norway, has developed the first floating photovoltaic energy system on the Grebla hydropower plant's settling pond.
The European Commission has approved the fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) under EU State aid rules to support research within the hydrogen value chain.
Amazon will enable 12 new renewable energy projects in Spain, with a combined capacity of 596 MW.
he Brasov City Hall is undertaking an investment project worth nearly €21.8 million.
Europe will need to modernize its distribution grids to enable widespread electrification of transport, heating, and industry.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) financed a 10 MW solar power plant in the Feriana region, Tunisia.
Engie Romania has finalized the acquisition of an operational wind farm with a capacity of 80 MW, previously owned by EnerCap Capital Partners Group and EP Global Energy.
Over 46% of homeowners are considering upgrading their heating systems to more energy-efficient ones, while close to 77% are contemplating investing in renewable energy.
Allview Solar Energy, the division specializing in green energy solutions of Visual Fan SA, announced the completion of the photovoltaic installations built for a multinational company.
Greenhouse gas emissions generated by the European Union's economy totaled 897 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Renewable Energy Investments is a proposal from Colliers for investors looking to diversify their property portfolio by expanding into renewable energy projects. The service includes comprehensive transactional advice, investment support for photovoltaic and wind farms and energy storage.
The European Commission has introduced a series of updated recommendations and guidance documents to refine and expedite permitting procedures and auctions for renewables.
Helios & Wind Energy has received approval to construct 31 wind turbines with a total capacity of 186 MW/hour in Romania.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has come into effect, marking a significant step in the EU's energy strategy.
Last year marked a significant milestone as renewable energy surpassed 30% of the world's electricity generation for the first time.
This five-year pact maps out strategies for developing more than 10.5 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity.
Saint-Gobain has entered into a renewable electricity supply agreement with OMV Petrom in Romania.
RWE has commenced the development of its inaugural solar facility in Italy. The completion of the project is slated for the year's end.
The European Commission will allocate nearly €720 million to seven renewable hydrogen projects across Europe.
Iberdrola, the Spanish power utility, announced the sale of its Romanian wind subsidiary, Eolica Dobrogea One, to power and gas distributor Premier Energy Group for €88 million.
The Ministry of Energy in Romania has launched two project calls in new capacities for electricity production from renewable sources for self-consumption.
PepsiCo announced the implementation of its latest eco-friendly initiative: the integration of photovoltaic panels across three key sites in Romania.
Microsoft has achieved its goal of matching 100% of its annual global electricity consumption with renewable energy, reaching the milestone five years ahead of its 2025 target. The achievement supports the company's commitment to become carbon negative by 2030.
The recent weakening of the CSRD may have some real estate developers cheering the compliance rollbacks, but the consequences could be complicated. A new research survey examines how EU real estate firms are navigating changes to the CSRD, and what that could mean for upcoming SFDR revisions.
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.
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.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
