Green Forum
| 3 February, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Electricity from renewable sources on the rise
In absolute terms, the production of electricity from renewable energy sources increased by almost 5% from 2020 to 2021.
In absolute terms, the production of electricity from renewable energy sources increased by almost 5% from 2020 to 2021.
This winter continues to be fairly mild in Europe, which means that the gas shortages that many had predicted as a worst-case scenario have been avoided. The unusual weather has resulted in favourable gas storage figures, so Europe can look forward to next winter in a much more favourable position, as was also priced in today on the Dutch gas exchange, where gas prices fell sharply this morning.
The President of the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (MEKH) has issued a decree extending the deadline for the implementation of power plants under preparation to receive renewable energy production subsidies.
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.
