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Wednesday, 10 July, 2024

13:13

Speedwell aims to achieve zero emissions by 2050

Real estate developer Speedwell launches its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Tuesday, 9 July, 2024

16:00

Hidroelectrica signs contract to modernize Vidraru Hydropower Plant

Hidroelectrica signed the contract for the modernization of the Vidraru Hydropower Plant, a project of strategic importance for the National Energy System (SEN).

10:00

Immediate actions need to unblock grid capacity for more wind energy

The EU aims to increase its wind energy capacity from 220 GW today to 425 GW by 2030 and 1,300 GW by 2050.

09:00

Wizz Air remains committed to cutting CO2 intensity by 2030

Wizz Air will maintain its commitment to significantly reduce CO2 intensity by 2030.

08:00

Electromagnetica to sell eleven small hydropower plants

Electromagnetica decided to auction eleven small hydropower plants in the Suceava river basin.

Monday, 8 July, 2024

09:00

DS Smith and Carlsberg Poland to reduce CO2

Carlsberg will save up to 224 tons of CO2 annually in Poland.

08:00

Romania sees triple increase in solar panel installations in 2024

With heatwaves and constant increases in energy prices, more Romanians are seeking ways to lower costs and alleviate concerns about energy bills.

Friday, 5 July, 2024

16:00

European Energy secures 500 MW of grid connection approvals in Romania

European Energy has secured grid connection approvals for approximately 500 MW of solar and wind energy projects across Romania.

09:00

EU imposes provisional duties on Chinese electric vehicle imports

The European Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China.

08:00

Rezolv Energy and Bekaert sign 10-year renewable power deal

Rezolv Energy has signed a 10-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Romania with Bekaert.

Thursday, 4 July, 2024

12:00

Kaufland Romania will expand sustainable products and enhance recycling

Kaufland Romania will focus on expanding the range of sustainable products, collecting and packaging recycling, reducing food waste, and strengthening internal and external communication on sustainability.

10:00

ROCA Industry plans to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% by 2030

ROCA Industry has published its second Sustainability Report, made by the GRI Standards.

09:00

Romania's Restart Energy finalizes PV plant for Nobilia Class

Restart Energy announced the completion of a 160 kW photovoltaic (PV) installation for guest house operator Nobilia Class in Romania.

08:00

EU approves €10 billion French aid for offshore wind energy

EU has approved a €10.82 billion French scheme to support the deployment of offshore wind energy, which will help foster the transition towards a net-zero economy.

Wednesday, 3 July, 2024

10:00

Vrancart Recycling gets funding for greenfield investment in Romania

The project implemented by Vrancart Recycling is designed both as a strong economic engine for the Vrancart Group and as an important vector in supporting the local population.

09:00

Shikun & Binui Energy secures €49 million loan for PV plant in Romania

Shikun & Binui Energy has secured a €49 million loan from the Raiffeisen Group for the Simleu Silvaniei Project, a 101 MW photovoltaic facility located in northwest Romania.

08:00

Entek aquires solar power project under development in Romania

Entek acquired two Romanian companies owning the rights, some of which are in the application process, to a 214.26 MWdc solar power project under development,

Tuesday, 2 July, 2024

10:00

Hidroelectrica signs Vidraru Refurbishment contract

The refurbishment works are scheduled to be completed within 84 months.

09:00

Apa Nova cuts CO2 emissions and boosts renewable energy

Apa Nova, the water supply and sewerage service provider for Bucharest, has published its 2023 sustainability report.

08:00

EU electricity generation achieves record green milestones

Clean electricity generation in Europe reached unprecedented levels. In the first half of 2024, renewables accounted for over 50% of total power generation.

Monday, 1 July, 2024

15:00

GreenGroup inaugurates its third recycling plant

GreenWEEE inaugurates the third WEEE recycling plant in Buzău and a recycling line for electric motors, a national first.

09:00

Hidroelectrica inaugurates its first investment project with external financing

Hidroelectrica has inaugurated the Microcentrala (MHC) Poiana Ruscă, marking the completion of its first investment project with external financing.

08:00

Raiffeisen Bank Romania publishes its Sustainability Report

Raiffeisen Bank Romania publishes its Sustainability Report, presenting information about the company's non-financial performance and its economic, social, and environmental impact.

Friday, 28 June, 2024

10:00

Romanians recognize sustainability issues but hesitate to act

Over 70% of Romanians believed that solutions to current societal sustainability issues require a collective effort (both from citizens and public and private institutions).

09:33

OMV Petrom signs long-term contract for sustainable fuels with Expur

OMV Petrom SA has signed a six-year contract with Expur to purchase fully refined vegetable oil, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional two years.

08:31

Renewable energy surges ahead in EU power generation for 2023

In 2023, renewable energy emerged as the leading source of electricity in the EU, accounting for 44.7% of total electricity production.

Thursday, 27 June, 2024

10:00

EU approves €265 million Swedish Aid for green steel plant

Under EU State aid rules, the European Commission has given the green light to a €265 million Swedish measure to support H2GS AB in establishing a large-scale green steel plant.

09:00

Restart Energy completes €600,000 photovoltaic projects for Aquaserv

Restart Energy has completed the construction and installation of two photovoltaic power plants for Aquaserv, with a total value exceeding €600,000.

09:00

BayWa r.e. acquires 46 MWp White Gate solar park in Romania

BayWa r.e., the Romanian unit of a prominent German renewable energy developer, has acquired a photovoltaic (PV) plant situated in Constanta County.

08:00

EU launches Climate City Capital Hub for smart cities funding

The European Commission has launched the Climate City Capital Hub, a finance resource to support cities participating in the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.

Wednesday, 26 June, 2024

10:00

Rompetrol Rafinare invests €9 million in Petromidia hydrogen plant upgrade

Rompetrol Rafinare has upgraded the Hydrogen Power Plant (HPP) at the Petromidia refinery with an investment of nearly €9.1 million.

09:00

EU approves €64 million Transelectrica power line upgrade

The project will convert the 400 kV overhead electric line (OHL) between Isaccea and Tulcea West from a single circuit to a double circuit.

08:00

FF Ventures plans to develop 500 MW of solar projects in Romania

FF Ventures has entered the Romanian market and plans to develop 500 MW of solar projects and 500 MW of energy storage projects over the next three years.

Tuesday, 25 June, 2024

10:00

PepsiCo releases its 2023 sustainability report

PepsiCo achieved several goals ahead of schedule, introduced new targets, and made significant strides in others, although challenges remain, particularly in packaging initiatives.

10:00

EU invests nearly €3 billion in cleaner energy systems

The European Union has allocated €2.967 billion through the Modernisation Fund to support 39 energy projects across 10 EU Member States.

08:31

Record investments fall short of global renewable energy target by 2030

Investments in renewable energy remain below the level needed to meet COP28's goal of tripling green energy capacity by 2030.

Monday, 24 June, 2024

11:00

Four countries from Europe lead the way in the energy transition

However, economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and technological shifts have slowed the pace of the transition.

10:00

Banca Transilvania provides €10 million in green funding for Quartier Azuga

Banca Transilvania financed the company STC Partners with €10 million for the expansion of the Quartier Azuga residential complex in Bucharest's Tei area by more than 100 homes.

08:30

Econergy sells major solar project in Romania

Econergy has signed an agreement to sell its Niculești solar project to Enspire Enerji, investment branch of Turkey-based Entek Elektrik.

Friday, 21 June, 2024

11:00

Genesis Property uses 100% renewable electricity for its portfolio

Romanian developer Genesis Property said that it is supplying all its office and student accommodation projects in Bucharest from renewable sources, following an investment in a photovoltaic system.

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