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Tuesday, 4 March, 2025

20:08

E.ON Romania delivers 34 new solar plants

E.ON Energie Romania completed and delivered 34 turnkey photovoltaic power plants last year for partner companies across various industrial sectors, with total investments nearing €10 million.

20:05

Iberdrola secures 1,000 GWh PPA with Pam Panorama

Iberdrola has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Pam Panorama, a long-established Italian hypermarket and supermarket chain, for a total of 1,000 GWh.

Monday, 3 March, 2025

21:29

Parapet expands in Europe with new branch in Italy

The Romanian company Parapet, operating across multiple European countries in the photovoltaic sector, will expand its international presence with a new branch in Bergamo, Italy.

21:17

IFC & AIIB invest €200 million in regional infrastructure

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are investing €200 million in senior unsecured bonds to support infrastructure development in Europe.

21:15

Greenvolt & BYD to deliver 400MW BESS in Poland

Greenvolt has partnered with BYD to deploy 400MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity across two projects in Poland.

21:13

ORLEN and Equinor partner on carbon storage in Poland

ORLEN, in partnership with Norway's Equinor – one of Europe's largest energy companies – will explore opportunities within Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) technology.

Friday, 28 February, 2025

22:06

SanoVita switches to 88% renewable energy

SanoVita, a leading local producer of plant-based products, has launched a renewable energy project to power its two production units in Râmnicu Vâlcea.

21:00

Hidroelectrica's profit drops in 2024

In 2024, the Hidroelectrica Group experienced a decline in both operational and financial performance compared to the previous year, largely due to unfavorable hydrological conditions.

Thursday, 27 February, 2025

20:30

EU reviews automotive competition rules

The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to express their views on the functioning of the competition rules applicable to vertical agreements in the automotive sector.

20:00

Qair expands renewable energy portfolio in Poland

Qair continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio, having recently energized several photovoltaic projects in Poland.

10:34

Omnibus proposal cuts ESG reporting for Romanian companies

The Omnibus proposal significantly reduces the number of Romanian companies required to report ESG performance from over 6,000 to just 300, representing a 95% decrease.

Wednesday, 26 February, 2025

22:00

E.ON Romania installs 655 kWp solar plant for Continental

E.ON Energie Romania announced the completion of a 655 kWp photovoltaic (PV) plant for the Romanian branch of German automotive parts supplier Continental Automotive.

21:15

Porsche eBike sets up battery production in Croatia

Porsche eBike Performance, a German company specializing in advanced electric drive systems for e-bikes, has chosen a site in Croatia for its future battery production facility.

20:32

EC unveils Omnibus package to simplify sustainability rules

The European Commission has adopted an omnibus bill aimed at relaxing stringent environmental, sustainability, and investment regulations for companies.

Tuesday, 25 February, 2025

19:39

Serbia holds second renewables auction with EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has supported the Ministry of Mining and Energy in designing and implementing Serbia's second renewables auction.

19:36

R.Power to supply solar energy to telecom operator Play

Polish solar developer R.Power has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply around 240 GWh of solar energy to local telecom operator Play.

19:21

Metropolitan Warszawa cuts tenant costs with green energy

Metropolitan Warszawa continues to set standards by reducing energy costs by approximately €482,400 and emissions by 11,200 tons over the next three years.

Monday, 24 February, 2025

21:37

Eurowind installs Romania's largest wind turbines at Pecineaga

Eurowind Energy announced that it has completed the installation of eight Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in the 48 MW wind farm at Pecineaga.

21:36

Polenergia secures renewable energy for Sofitel hotels

Polish energy company Polenergia has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (cPPA) to supply renewable energy to Hotel Warszawianka Congress Centre and Sofitel Grand Sopot.

21:35

Accelerated renewable energy zones in Poland

The EU aims to be climate neutral by 2050, with renewable energy playing a vital role.

Friday, 21 February, 2025

20:23

E.ON gets €45 million EU funding for EV infrastructure

A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe.

Thursday, 20 February, 2025

20:40

Slovakia gets €240 million EIB loan for green projects

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €240 million loan to Slovakia for co-funding of EU-supported green and digital projects across the country.

07:06

Green loan demand rises as businesses embrace sustainability

A significant portion of EU grants is allocated to support sustainable initiatives, further driving the rise in these types of loans.

Wednesday, 19 February, 2025

07:51

Orlen secures €1.8 billion for grid upgrade

Polish energy group Orlen announced that its subsidiary, Energa Operator, has secured a €1.8bn loan to modernize the power grid, preparing it for the integration of renewable energy sources.

07:15

OMV Petrom builds sustainable fuels unit

OMV Petrom announced the commencement of construction for a production unit dedicated to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) at the Petrobrazi refinery.

Tuesday, 18 February, 2025

21:10

TotalEnergies and Liquide decarbonize refineries

In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two projects in the Netherlands.

20:05

Hidroelectrica progresses Portile de Fier I overhaul

Hidroelectrica announces the completion of a key phase in the maintenance works for hydro unit no. 1 at the Portile de Fier I Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Monday, 17 February, 2025

20:21

DN AGRAR invests €3.4 million in renewable energy

DN AGRAR Group is set to invest €3.4 million in a new compost plant and the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of buildings at three of its farms.

20:13

Van Oord secures Polish offshore wind contract

Van Oord has been awarded a contract for subsea rock installation on the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms in Poland.

20:09

Goldbeck Solar completes 28-MWp solar park in Poland

German solar developer and installer Goldbeck Solar GmbH has completed a 28-MWp photovoltaic (PV) park in Poland and is preparing to begin commercial operations.

Friday, 14 February, 2025

21:19

Global electricity demand to rise 4% annually through 2027

Increase in electricity consumption through 2027 expected to average around 4% annually, driven by growing use for industry, air conditioning, electrification and data centres.

21:15

EDP Renewables adds 70 MW in Greece

EDP Renewables has inaugurated two new wind farms in Central Greece and Thessaly, adding nearly 70 MW to Greece's wind power capacity, which saw a modest expansion of 125 MW last year.

21:11

EU urged to prioritize sustainable fuels

The European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA), Airlines for Europe (A4E), and Transport & Environment (T&E) have called on the European Commission and member states to accelerate sustainable fuel production for shipping and aviation.

Thursday, 13 February, 2025

21:00

Poland expands hydrogen bus fleet

MPK Poznań has entered into a new agreement with Solaris Bus & Coach for the purchase of five Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen buses, with an immediate extension of the order to include four additional vehicles.

20:47

Bucharest strengthens position as a leading green office market in CEE

Bucharest remains one of the largest and most developed office markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

20:07

REIB insures largest PV park in Romania

Renewable Energy Insurance Broker (REIB) insured the largest photovoltaic park in Southeastern Europe, located in Ratesti, Arges County, Romania.

Wednesday, 12 February, 2025

09:22

Nhood Romania records 10% turnover growth in 2024

Nhood Romania has recorded a turnover of more than €10 million in 2024, representing a 10% increase compared to the previous year.

07:20

Amazon expands renewable energy in Poland

Amazon Poland announced that the first of its four solar and wind projects, with a combined capacity of 140 MW, has begun generating electricity.

07:19

Simtel Team powers NGOs MagiCAMP with solar energy

Simtel Team has completed a new solar energy project for MagiCAMP, an initiative of Asociatia Magic.

07:17

90% of Romanian firms to cut emissions, EIB reports

Most Romanian firms – 90% – have acted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in line with companies elsewhere in Europe, according to a European Investment Bank (EIB) Group survey.

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