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Latest news

Tuesday, 21 May, 2024

10:00
Over 46% of homeowners consider energy-efficient heating upgrades
Over 46% of homeowners are considering upgrading their heating systems to more energy-efficient ones, while close to 77% are contemplating investing in renewable energy.

Monday, 20 May, 2024

15:00
Allview Solar Energy installs 1.54 MWp PV systems on a Romanian hypermarket
Allview Solar Energy, the division specializing in green energy solutions of Visual Fan SA, announced the completion of the photovoltaic installations built for a multinational company.
11:00
LIBERTY Dunaújváros signs contract for green steel plant in Hungary
The agreement was signed in Shanghai by Sanjeev Gupta, Executive Chairman of LIBERTY Steel Group, and Xiao Peng, Chairman of CISDI Engineering Co. Ltd.
10:00
Engie Romania to build homes for disadvantaged families
Their goal was to complete the interior finishes on four houses, which will soon be handed over to families in need in the village of Moara Noua, Prahova County.

Friday, 17 May, 2024

11:00
Premier Energy to acquire renewable assets with Bucharest Exchange Funds
The company plans to use the funds raised through the listing to acquire renewable energy assets in Romania and Moldova.
09:00
UniCredit Bank Romania launches ESG Journey event series
Over 500 companies from across the country are expected to attend the ESG Journey event series from May to November 2024, organized by Social Innovation Solutions in partnership with UniCredit Bank Romania.
07:00
Chinese-owned companies pull out of Romanian solar tender amidst EU scrutiny
EU Commission announced that two Chinese-owned renewable energy developers have pulled out from a public tender to build a solar photovoltaic park in Romania.

Thursday, 16 May, 2024

11:00
EU strengthens readiness for the 2024 wildfire season
EU is taking substantial measures to strengthen firefighting efforts and protect communities by deploying firefighters strategically and assembling a fleet of firefighting aircraft.
09:00
EU economy's greenhouse gas emissions decrease by 4.0% in Q4 2023
Greenhouse gas emissions generated by the European Union's economy totaled 897 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the fourth quarter of 2023.
07:00
Visual Fan to build PV plant for Constanta Shipyard
Visual Fan Company announced that it has signed a contract with Constanta Shipyard to install a 3.2 MWp photovoltaic plant.

Wednesday, 15 May, 2024

09:14
Colliers launches Renewable Energy Investment service
Renewable Energy Investments is a proposal from Colliers for investors looking to diversify their property portfolio by expanding into renewable energy projects. The service includes comprehensive transactional advice, investment support for photovoltaic and wind farms and energy storage.
08:45
Photon Energy secures €15 million from EBRD for PV park in Romania
EBRD has allocated a €15 million loan to Photon Energy NV (Photon), a prominent regional producer of renewable energy, to bolster its operations in Romania and Poland.
08:00
RetuRO opens fourth beverage packaging collection center in Ilfov
RetuRO, the administrator of the Deposit-Return System, opened the fourth regional packaging collection center in Otopeni, Ilfov County.
07:00
EC approves initiative on taxation of greenhouse gas emissions
The European Commission has approved the registration of a European Citizens' Initiative titled ‘Save the Planet by shifting taxation from labour to greenhouse gas emissions.

Tuesday, 14 May, 2024

12:00
Corteva Romania advances sustainable initiatives to support farmers
The company is working to advance its sustainability commitments in the four focus areas of sustainable innovation, climate, biodiversity, and inclusion, diversity and equity.
09:00
EC offers guidance to speed up renewable energy
The European Commission has introduced a series of updated recommendations and guidance documents to refine and expedite permitting procedures and auctions for renewables.
08:00
EU approves law to reduce CO2 emissions from trucks
The European Union countries have given final approval to a law aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from trucks.
07:00
Helios & Wind Energy to build 31 wind turbines in Romania
Helios & Wind Energy has received approval to construct 31 wind turbines with a total capacity of 186 MW/hour in Romania.

Monday, 13 May, 2024

10:00
Saint-Gobain Romania and OMV Petrom sign green power deal
Over the next five years, OMV Petrom plans to provide approximately 800 GWh of renewable energy to all Saint-Gobain facilities in Romania.
09:00
Albania receives EU grant for innovative floating solar power plant
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) announced that it is granting Albania €2.6 million to develop a 12.9 MW floating solar photovoltaic power plant.
08:00
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive comes into effect
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has come into effect, marking a significant step in the EU's energy strategy.

Friday, 10 May, 2024

10:00
L'Oréal Group receives global recognition for sustainability practices
L'Oréal Group has received global recognition for its DEI&I (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Integrity), ethical, and sustainability practices.
09:00
Auchan Romania recycles 1 million liters of used cooking oil into biofuel
1 million liters of used oil have been collected to date, preventing improper disposal and environmental pollution.
08:00
Lidl customers donate over 181 tons of food to disadvantaged communities
Lidl Romania organized its tenth national food collection event to support disadvantaged communities during the Easter holidays.
07:00
Kinstellar advises BIG Mega Renewable Energy on €92 million wind farm financing
Kinstellar advised BIG Mega Renewable Energy on securing a €92 million financing deal with EBRD and OTP Bank for the construction and operation of the Urleasca wind farm in Romania.

Thursday, 9 May, 2024

10:00
Alerion starts producing green energy at two PV plants in Romania
The Italian group Alerion announced the completion of two new photovoltaic plants in Romania, where it has also begun production.
09:00
2024 data shows renewable energy exceeds 30% of global electricity supply
Last year marked a significant milestone as renewable energy surpassed 30% of the world's electricity generation for the first time.
08:00
EBRD finances public infrastructure for greener urban transport in Sarajevo
EBRD provided a €10 million loan for the acquisition of cutting-edge trams, aligning with Sarajevo's vision for a greener public transit system.
07:00
Premier Energy Group's IPO in Romania gets green light
Premier Energy Group disclosed that the country's financial oversight authority, ASF, has greenlit the prospectus for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).

Wednesday, 8 May, 2024

09:00
EBRD provides €46 million for wind farm in Romania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a loan exceeding €46 million as part of a broader financing package totaling €93 million.
08:00
EU launches third call for urban development proposals
The European Commission initiated a third call for proposals totaling €90 million under the European Urban Initiative.
07:00
Lidl Romania donates over 181 tons of food to disadvantaged communities
Lidl Romania organized the tenth national food collection drive to support disadvantaged communities during the Easter holidays.

Tuesday, 7 May, 2024

09:00
TotalEnergies addresses renewable energy commitment
Addressing climate change is a fundamental aspect of our long-term growth strategy and our commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all our operations by 2050.
08:00
EU faces risk of missing EV charging point targets
The European Union will require widespread adoption of electric vehicles across its member states to meet ambitious CO2 emission reduction targets.
07:00
Microsoft signs contract for 10.5 GW of global renewable power capacity
This five-year pact maps out strategies for developing more than 10.5 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity.

Monday, 6 May, 2024

18:00
Leadership has a critical role in driving ESG initiatives
Speakers of the panel on best practices at Romania ESG Forum 2024 opened a discussion revolving around ESG investing and decarbonization strategies.
10:00
ABB opens new energy-efficient factory in Belgium
ABB inaugurated a new factory in Belgium, investing €20 million in its construction, situated in Evergem, near Ghent.
08:00
EBRD supports green investments in Armenia
This loan, aimed at corporates and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will facilitate investments in eco-friendly initiatives.

Friday, 3 May, 2024

10:00
RWE gets grant for electrolysis facility to produce green hydrogen
RWE has secured funding for its Eemshydrogen initiative aimed at constructing a 50-megawatt electrolysis facility to produce green hydrogen.
09:00
Indotek Group to install PV panels on roof of mall in Romania
To reduce its environmental footprint, Indotek Group will install a 5000-square-meter solar panel system, generating 1 MW on the roof of Plaza M.
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