Energy

Green Forum   |   28 October, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Podravka invests €5 million in solar power

Croatian food and pharmaceutical producer Podravka has completed a €5 million investment in rooftop solar panels as part of its sustainability strategy.

Green Forum   |   28 October, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Strabag partners with Polenergia for green energy

Strabag and Polenergia have signed a contract for the supply of green energy from renewable sources. The contract with one of the market leaders in the construction industry was concluded by Polenergia Sprzedaż.

Green Forum   |   22 October, 2024 at 7:36 AM

Enery opens largest PNRR-funded solar park

Comcris Energy, a Romanian subsidiary of Enery, a leading Austrian renewable energy developer, has officially launched the Sărmăşag photovoltaic park.

Green Forum   |   15 October, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Energy crisis demands a swift clean transition

World Energy Outlook 2024 showed critical choices facing governments and consumers as a period of more ample supplies nears and surging electricity demand reshapes energy security.

Green Forum   |   10 October, 2024 at 7:28 PM

OMV Petrom acquires 50% of Electrocentrale Borzești

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, completed the acquisition of 50% of the shares of Electrocentrale Borzești from RNV Infrastructure.

Green Forum   |   2 October, 2024 at 2:28 PM

IEA data shows hydrogen capacity with FIDs has doubled

The International Energy Agency's Global Hydrogen Review 2024 reports that the production of low-emissions hydrogen projects that reached final investment decisions has doubled in the past year.

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