EBRB, in partnership with the European Union (EU), is providing a loan of up to €15 million to Erste Bank in Serbia to support green investments by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Croatia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has announced plans to allocate €651.8 million in grants next year.
The European Commission published additional guidance for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation.
European citizens support the energy policy pursued by the EU in the last five years.
The European Commission has shared with interested parties the draft decision to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to €28 million to Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem.
The project will convert the 400 kV overhead electric line (OHL) between Isaccea and Tulcea West from a single circuit to a double circuit.
The European Union has allocated €2.967 billion through the Modernisation Fund to support 39 energy projects across 10 EU Member States.
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.
The European Commission has approved Romania's allocation of a €3 billion aid scheme to support installations producing onshore wind and photovoltaic solar energy.
The Parliament and Council have reached a preliminary agreement on revised regulations aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging, and promoting the circular economy.
At the top of the ranking are Finland, Portugal, and France. Meanwhile, Hungary was named the worst country in the EU for gender equality in the workplace.
The voluntary framework is intended to facilitate and speed up the deployment of high-quality carbon removal and soil emission reduction activities in the EU.
This initiative aims to attract an additional € 5.4 billion in private investments.
European solar manufacturers have accused China of unfair trade practices. SolarPower Europe advocates for urgent support to bolster the domestic industry.
The Consumers Association asked the Romanian Government not to tax self-consumption of electricity by consumers ("sun tax").
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions totalled 854 million tonnes CO2-eq in the third quarter of 2022. Among the EU countries with increased emissions in the third quarter of 2022 were Ireland (+17%), Estonia and Malta (both +8%).
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
