The wind farms generated over 7,200 megawatts, while the total consumption reached more than 8,000 megawatts, he explained.
Wind energy production is expected to grow in the coming years, driven by record funding from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and the modernization fund for new wind farms. On the other hand, he noted that hydropower generation is currently low due to insufficient river flow, following a dry 2024.
Comcris Energy, a Romanian subsidiary of Enery, a leading Austrian renewable energy developer, has officially launched the Sărmăşag photovoltaic park.
Electrica, a Romanian state-owned utility, has secured a €3.4 million grant from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan to fund a new energy storage project.
WindEurope's Autumn Wind Energy Data shows Europe built 6.4 GW of new wind farms in the first half of 2024.
EIB has granted a €35 million green loan to Haizea Wind Group, a Spanish company specializing in manufacturing components for the wind energy sector.
EIB will launch a €5 billion initiative to bolster wind-energy equipment manufacturing in Europe by providing a €500 million counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank AG.
Helios & Wind Energy has received approval to construct 31 wind turbines with a total capacity of 186 MW/hour in Romania.
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).
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.
The European Ombudsman has formally questioned the European Commission's handling of recent proposals aimed at scaling back corporate sustainability requirements, raising concerns over transparency and procedural compliance.
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.
Met Group has inaugurated Hungary's largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS), a 40 MW / 80 MWh facility located at the Dunamenti Power Station in Százhalombatta.
