The industrial real estate market in CEE has entered 2025 with strong momentum. According to new market data released by iO Partners, the total stock of industrial space has reached 34.4 million sqm in Q1 2025, marking a 1.1% quarter-on-quarter increase.
Two companies with strategic roles in Romania's energy ecosystem – WALDEVAR Energy and Prime Batteries – are contributing to the development of the “Da Vinci New Project,” a large-scale photovoltaic park located in Nanov, Teleorman County, owned by Alive Capital.
Rețele Electrice România, part of the PPC Group in Romania, has completed a new transformer substation in the resort town of Mamaia to enhance electricity distribution in the area, especially during the high-demand summer tourist season.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €180.3 million to support a major urban regeneration project in Cluj-Napoca, Romania's second-largest city.
Enexus, an integrated EPC company specializing in mid-to large-scale solar and storage projects, reported a strong year in 2024, with a €23 million turnover and over 250 MW contracted in Romania.
BCR has provided financing of €18.5 million to the Italian group Alerion Clean Power for constructing a photovoltaic plant with a 35 MW installed capacity in Călărași County.
Romania's Ministry of Energy has launched its second Contract for Difference (CfD) auction to support the development of 2,000 MW of onshore wind and 1,472 MW of solar energy capacity.
Romania and Turkey have signed their first bilateral memorandum of cooperation in the energy sector, marking a significant step toward enhanced collaboration in both traditional and renewable energy fields.
Dentons, a global law firm, has played a pivotal role in the Romanian renewable energy sector by advising Sousol Holdings Ltd. on the successful sale of a 54 MW wind power project to Engie Romania.
ENGIE Romania has completed the acquisition of a 54 MW wind power project located in Mereni, Constanța County.
Eximprod Group has finalized the construction of a 50 MW photovoltaic park in Ciorani, Prahova County.
Romanian engineering and technology company Simtel has secured two financing agreements from Banca Transilvania to support the completion of its photovoltaic park in Giurgiu.
Eurowind Energy's 60.2 MW solar park in Transylvania will become operational by the end of April.
OMV Petrom, in partnership with Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CE Oltenia), announced the signing of the design and execution contracts for four photovoltaic parks.
Nofar Energy will build an even larger facility. The company has signed a turnkey contract, including operation and maintenance services, for a 265 MW solar power plant in Corbii Mari, Dâmboviţa County.
Romania reached a landmark moment in its energy sector, with wind power generating over 30% of the nation's total electricity consumption—an achievement the authorities have described as symbolic.
Verbund Wind Power Romania has acquired a fully developed wind energy project from Monsson, a multinational group specializing in wind, solar, energy storage, and green hydrogen solutions.
TenarisSilcotub has finalized its first renewable energy project with the completion of a 20 MW solar park, developed through an investment of €20 million.
EBRD will extend a regional loan of up to €120 million to AFI Europe (AFI) to support the company's ongoing development projects in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Czechia.
EBRD advances the broader use of innovative financial instruments in Romania by signing a synthetic securitisation deal with UniCredit Bank S.A. (UniCredit Bank)
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.
