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Friday, 26 July, 2024

11:00

Romania approves Premier Energy's purchase of Eolica Dobrogea One

Romania's Competition Council has given the green light for Premier Renewable to acquire Eolica Dobrogea One.

10:00

EU Commission warns states on missed recycling targets

The European Commission has decided to initiate infringement proceedings by sending letters of formal notice to the 27 EU member states for failing to meet waste collection and recycling targets.

09:00

World Bank to boost green growth in Romania

The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) for Romania, amounting to €599.1 million.

Thursday, 25 July, 2024

14:10

Romania's Deposit Return System sees 41% increase in packaging returns

Consumers returned 350 million DRS packaging in June, 41% more than in May. The collection rate was 50% in June.

11:00

Europe has enough land for sustainable renewable energy expansion

The study indicates that only half of the available land deemed suitable for renewable energy is needed to achieve the EU's decarbonization goals by 2040.

10:00

Romania's Simtel Team signs 13.4 million euro contract to build a PV park

Romanian technology and engineering company Simtel Team has secured a 13.4 million euro contract with an undisclosed metallurgy sector company to build a photovoltaic park.

Wednesday, 24 July, 2024

18:00

Patria Bank secures €25 million for SMEs and climate projects

Patria Bank secured a €25 million financing agreement with EIB, one of the world's largest multilateral financing institutions and a major provider of climate finance.

10:00

Keppel MET Renewables acquires PV projects in northern Italy

Keppel MET Renewables has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in two photovoltaic projects in the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy.

09:00

Restart Energy completes 350 kWp solar plant for Cerealcom Timis

Restart Energy announced the completion of a 350 kW photovoltaic (PV) plant for local agricultural firm Cerealcom Timis.

Tuesday, 23 July, 2024

14:00

Romania's ELCEN Signs MoU with US company Sage Geosystems

Electrocentrale București signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sage Geosystems Incorporated, a US-based company specializing in geothermal energy technology and storage.

09:00

Romania announces funding for sustainable agriculture

The Romanian Minister of the Environment, Mircea Fechet, will launch two funding programs for the agricultural sector, financed by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

08:00

Climate action disparities risk worsening economic inequality

The report urgently calls for an institutional response to ensure an equitable transition and proposes metrics to increase transparency on equity implications.

Monday, 22 July, 2024

17:00

EBRD lends €10 million loan to Romanian leasing firm

This loan aims to enhance these firms' access to leasing finance and strengthen their resilience.

14:00

UniCredit Bank: Best Bank for companies and ESG in Romania

UniCredit Bank has been declared by the British magazine as the Best Bank in Romania for Companies and ESG.

08:00

EBRD grants €28 million loan to boost sustainable energy in Montenegro

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to €28 million to Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem.

Friday, 19 July, 2024

11:00

EU and Serbia partner on sustainable raw materials and EVs

The EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials.

10:00

EU promotes sustainable train travel

European Union initiatives will make traveling by train in Europe more sustainable.

08:00

EC grants €67.4 million for cross-border renewable energy projects

The European Commission granted a total of €67.4 million in financial aid to support works & studies for cross-border renewable energy projects.

Thursday, 18 July, 2024

20:00

EBRD lends €100 million to modernize Romanian electricity networks

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a loan of €100 million to the distribution subsidiaries of Public Power Corporation SA.

14:00

Renewable energy production in Italy surges 27.3% in 2024

Renewable energy production in Italy surged by 27.3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

12:00

OMV Petrom invests in high-efficiency installations to reduce energy consumption

OMV Petrom is implementing measures to reduce its GHG emissions footprint by transitioning from non-renewable energy sources to renewable energy sources.

11:00

WWF Romania calls for the rejection of the Răstolița hydroelectric project

It would cause more harm than good, violate national and EU laws, and undermine Romania's international commitments to halt natural destruction.

Wednesday, 17 July, 2024

12:00

EU to invest over €7 billion into sustainable transport infrastructure

The European Commission has selected 134 transport projects to receive over €7 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

10:00

Restart Energy completes solar project for Thyssenkrupp Bilstein

Restart Energy completed 395.6 kW photovoltaic (PV) installation for local auto parts maker Thyssenkrupp Bilstein.

08:00

85% of countries support a rapid transition to clean energy

A significant majority of people worldwide want their countries to switch to clean energy as quickly as possible to combat the climate crisis.

Tuesday, 16 July, 2024

11:04

EU launches campaign to create a water-resilient Europe by 2050

European Commission launched the #WaterWiseEU campaign to create a water-resilient Europe by 2050.

10:00

Environmental tax revenue slightly declines in 2022

In 2022, environmental tax revenue in the EU amounted to €317.2 billion, representing 2.0% of the EU's gross domestic product (GDP).

09:00

Romanian Energy Ministry signs renewable energy financing contracts

Minister of Energy has signed 24 financing contracts aimed at supporting investments in new electricity production capacities from renewable sources.

Monday, 15 July, 2024

11:00

Electrica completes the acquisition of New Trend Energy

Electrica has completed the acquisition of the project company New Trend Energy having as its main object of activity the generation of energy from photovoltaic sources.

10:00

RetuRO opens its fifth counting and sorting center

RetuRO is opening its fifth counting and sorting center in Nicolae Bălcescu, Bacău County.

09:00

CTP's Clubhaus is the world's most sustainable non-residential building

The community facility CTP Clubhaus in Romania has been classified as the most sustainable non-residential building in the world.

Friday, 12 July, 2024

14:00

Engie Romania to promote gender equality in the workplace

Engie Romania achieves EDGE Move certification for significant progress in promoting gender equality in the workplace.

12:00

EC approves €142 million aid for Bulgarian energy sector

The European Commission has approved a Bulgarian scheme to provide €142.1 million to support the country's energy sector.

09:00

EBRD launches €1 billion 7-year green bond

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has priced its largest ever green bond transaction, issuing a €1 billion 7-year benchmark.

Thursday, 11 July, 2024

10:00

Restart Energy finalizes PV project for Dip&Gip totaling over €200,000

Restart Energy has completed the construction and installation of a photovoltaic project for Dip&Gip, totaling more than €200,000.

09:00

Nala Renewables and Monsson partner on a solar project in Romania

Nala Renewables has announced an agreement with Monsson, to acquire a 61 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Western Romania.

08:03

Amazon reaches 100% renewable energy goal 7 years early

Amazon achieved a milestone in 2023 by matching all electricity consumed by its operations, including data centers, with 100% renewable energy.

07:00

Green energy financing is one of the growth drivers for the banking sector

For the year 2024, Raiffeisen Bank Romania will continue to finance eligible projects that support the sustainable development of key sectors of the economy,

Wednesday, 10 July, 2024

15:00

One United Properties releases the fourth Sustainability Report

One United Properties for 2023 showcases significant progress across environmental, social, and governance fronts.

14:00

EBRD loans €30 million to Serbia for renewable heat generation

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €30 million loan to Serbia aimed at funding investments in renewable heat generation.

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