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Thursday, 4 April, 2024

07:00

Study shows that global wind power production is very predictable

This observation illustrates that the wind resource is very stable from one year to another at a global scale whereas, the annual production can vary within a 25 % range.

Wednesday, 3 April, 2024

09:00

EC approves €1 billion Greek state aid for renewable energy projects

The European Commission has granted approval for Greek measures totaling €1 billion aimed at supporting two initiatives for the generation and storage of renewable energy.

08:00

ProCredit Bank Romania finances 2 renewable energy projects

ProCredit Bank Romania announced the granting of a total financing of €3.4 million to the group of companies 3D Steel Design & Construct and Hansarom Management & Consulting.

07:00

Romania to invest €6 billion to reduce energy and transportation poverty

Romania will be one of the largest beneficiaries of the Social Climate Fund, which will create a significant opportunity to reduce the energy poverty rate nationally.

Tuesday, 2 April, 2024

09:00

Romanian Government launches national tour to promote circular economy

The Prime Minister's Chancellery announced the start of a national tour of regional conferences within the Circulario accelerator.

08:00

Kaufland Romania launches new recycling guide

The initiative aims to promote separate waste collection through an innovative and creative approach, exploring the various types of Romanians who recycle.

07:00

RetuRO opens third beverage packaging collection center in Brasov

The annual processing capacity of the center in Brasov exceeds 240 million packages.

Monday, 1 April, 2024

23:00

Romania reaches 20% collection rate for GRS packaging

The collection rate via the Guarantee-Return System (GRS) has surged dramatically this year due to excellent traceability.

23:00

Romania's electrified car sales target 50% market share by 2027

Romania faces a shortage of charging stations, but increasing EV adoption highlights growing demand.

23:00

Romania to achieve approximately 200,000 prosumers by end-2024

This trend suggests a growing interest among Romanians and companies in adopting this energy efficiency measure.

23:00

Mercedes-Benz to test solar-powered energy battery at Rastatt Factory

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its intention to initiate testing of an 11-megawatt-hour system at its Rastatt car factory in Germany, commencing in 2025.

Friday, 29 March, 2024

09:00

Romania's Antibiotice Iasi inaugurates 2.5 MW photovoltaic facility

Antibiotice Iasi has inaugurated a 2.5 MW photovoltaic facility, a project funded by the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).

08:00

EBRD and Erste greenlight funding for new windfarm in Serbia

EBRD has approved a financing package totaling €91.4 million for the establishment of a new wind farm in Serbia.

07:00

Kaufland Romania launches service dedicated to charging electric cars

Kaufland Romania has launched a project through which Kaufland Card owners with electric cars have the possibility to charge their vehicles at one of the charging stations.

Thursday, 28 March, 2024

09:00

Two French companies partner to develop green hydrogen refueling solutions

French cruise ship company Ponant and French startup Farwind Energy have signed an agreement for refueling ships using renewable hydrogen.

08:00

TotalEnergies publishes Sustainability & Climate Progress Report

TotalEnergies announced its Sustainability & Climate – 2024 Progress Report, in line with the pledge made by the Board of Directors in 2020.

07:00

EC approves €900 million French state aid for renewable hydrogen

EC has given the green light to a €900 million French initiative aimed at bolstering companies investing in biomass and renewable hydrogen for energy and fuel production.

Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

09:00

ESG plays a significant role in real estate decisions

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are no longer mere trends or buzzwords; they are rapidly becoming the norm in the Romanian real estate market, according to a Colliers report.

08:00

EU Council adopts strategy on critical raw materials act

The European Council has officially ratified the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), marking the culmination of the decision-making process.

07:00

Greece's PPC completes purchase of Lukoil's 84 MW wind farm in Romania

Public Power Corp (PPC), based in Greece, has completed the acquisition of the 84 MW wind farm owned by Lukoil in Romania.

Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

09:00

EU Taxonomy: Study shows top 15% criteria for international real estate

VDPResearch and Drees & Sommer introduced a set of criteria that real estate properties need to fulfill to be considered part of the top 15% EU Taxonomy.

08:00

Poland's R.Power Poles acquires 200 MW PV projects in Romania

R.Power secured a portfolio of over 200 MWp in Romania, along with grid connection permits, and an additional 1 GWp in the developmental pipeline.

07:00

Romania's Simtel obtains €12.2 million funding to build 52 MW PV park

Simtel Team has obtained non-refundable financing of €12.2 million for the construction of the Giurgiu photovoltaic power plant.

Monday, 25 March, 2024

09:00

EBRD and EU to invest €500,000 to support new green technologies

EBRD and EU have allocated nearly €500,000 in grants to ten Ukrainian firms, aimed at fostering the development and implementation of innovative, climate-friendly technologies.

08:20

EP adopts new bill on firms' impact on human rights and environment

European Parliament approved a bill mandating companies to mitigate their adverse impacts on human rights and the environment.

08:00

EBRD commits €25 million for residential energy efficiency in Lithuania

EBRD backed energy efficiency initiatives in residential areas of Vilnius, Lithuania, by investing in Šiaulių Bank's energy efficiency fund.

07:00

Ursus Breweries targets 100% renewable energy by 2025

Looking ahead to 2030, Ursus aims for carbon neutrality, reduced emissions, sustainable sourcing, and increased diversity within its leadership.

Friday, 22 March, 2024

08:10

Raiffeisen Bank Romania awards €1 million to sustainable projects

Raiffeisen Bank Romania and the Association for Community Relations announce the 20 winning NGOs of grants totaling 1 million euros.

08:00

Copenhagen Airport installs large green energy storage battery

Copenhagen Airport has achieved a significant milestone by installing a large battery for storing green power, making it one of the pioneering airports in Europe to do so.

07:00

Renault CEO urges EU-wide fund for EV transition

Renault Group CEO, Luca de Meo, urges EU nations to collaborate to address competition disparities with China and the U.S. and safeguard the bloc's automotive industry.

Thursday, 21 March, 2024

09:00

TotalEnergies surpasses 1.5 GW of signed renewable projects

TotalEnergies announced that it has surpassed the milestone of 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of signed renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

08:00

Renault to accelerate circular economy plan

Its objective is to support the automotive industry in the sustainable use of resources by harnessing the existing expertise of the Group.

07:00

Green energy solutions provider Hexing invests in Romanian facility

The company plans to open a center for the production of smart metering solutions in the second quarter of this year.

Wednesday, 20 March, 2024

09:00

EDPR inaugurates largest solar energy park in Europe

EDP Renováveis (EDPR) unveiled a 202-megawatt (MW) solar energy park in central Portugal, marking its largest such facility in Europe.

08:00

McDonald's Romania introduces sorting bins to reduce overall waste

Additionally, in 2023, all trays used in the restaurants were replaced with ones made from 100% recycled plastic, and over 320 tons of used cooking oil were recycled.

07:00

EIB boosts green transition with €33 million for new solar plant in Kosovo

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €33 million investment loan to construct one of its largest solar photovoltaic plants near Pristina.

Tuesday, 19 March, 2024

09:00

Romania's Datacor delivers 13 photovoltaic plants for Aquabis

Datacor Green Energy has built 13 photovoltaic plants for Aquabis, with a total investment of €3.0 million.

08:00

Korkia and Econous Green Energy to develop 600 MW solar power in Romania

Korkia and Econous Green Energy have joined forces to spearhead the development of 600 MW of solar power in Romania.

07:00

Decarbonization strategies and ESG ratings shape sustainable real estate developments

As global decarbonization influences ESG priorities, sustainable development strategies undergo significant shifts worldwide in 2024.

Monday, 18 March, 2024

10:00

Romanian companies face a big challenge meeting sustainability rules

The effects of climate change and increased transparency in supply chains, diversity, equity or inclusion have led to changing customer and employee demands, investor caution.

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