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Green Forum   |   23 January, 2025 at 9:53 PM

Global Energy Tansition Forum launched at COP28

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, launched the Global Energy Transition Forum, together with the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol.

Green Forum   |   13 January, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Europe's renewables market to triple by 2050

Aurora Energy Research has released its inaugural European Renewables Market Overview Report, projecting that intermittent renewable energy capacity in Europe will more than triple by 2050.

Green Forum   |   7 January, 2025 at 8:22 AM

Ivan Geliukh appointed CEO of DRI

DRI, the EU renewable energy division of Ukrainian energy company DTEK, has appointed Ivan Geliukh as its new CEO, succeeding John Stuart, who led the company for nearly three years.

Green Forum   |   30 December, 2024 at 10:51 AM

Masdar expands renewable portfolio in Europe

Masdar has made significant strides in expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Europe through two major acquisitions in the Iberian Peninsula, supporting its ambitious growth objectives.

Green Forum   |   25 December, 2024 at 4:22 PM

EIB and Orlen sign €207 million loan for grid upgrades

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and ORLEN Group, Poland's largest energy company, have signed a second loan agreement this year, amounting to €207 million, to support energy transition projects.

Green Forum   |   18 December, 2024 at 7:18 AM

Tauron expands wind portfolio and sets 2035 goals

Tauron has inaugurated the Gamów wind farm in the Silesian province, its 14th onshore wind farm. Located in the Rudnik commune, the site includes 15 turbines with a total capacity of 33 MW.

Green Forum   |   16 December, 2024 at 8:00 PM

EIB provides €243M million to ERG for EU renewables

EIB will provide €243 million in financing to leading independent clean wind and solar energy operator ERG Group to promote the development of renewable energy in Italy, France and Germany.

Green Forum   |   12 December, 2024 at 9:00 PM

EIB and Commerzbank strengthen Europe's wind industry

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is using again its €5 billion initiative to support manufacturers of wind-energy equipment in Europe by extending a €500 million counter-guarantee to Germany-based Commerzbank AG.

Green Forum   |   6 December, 2024 at 11:58 AM

Romania and EBRD to boost renewable energy ties

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) intends to support the design and implementation of future renewable energy auctions in Romania.

Green Forum   |   5 December, 2024 at 8:22 AM

EIT InnoEnergy trains 100,000 workers for battery industry

The InnoEnergy Skills Institute, a leading provider of training for Europe's sustainable energy workforce, has successfully trained 100,000 learners through its European Battery Alliance (EBA) Academy.

Green Forum   |   5 December, 2024 at 8:05 AM

Poland advances green energy with new amendments

The Polish Parliament has adopted an amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Act, introducing substantial changes designed to foster the growth of green energy in the country.

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