Environment | 29 February, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Share of renewables in heating and cooling surges to 25% EU-wide
Sweden led the way when it came to renewables in heating and cooling, with a 69.3% share, followed by Estonia (65.4%).
Sweden led the way when it came to renewables in heating and cooling, with a 69.3% share, followed by Estonia (65.4%).
Skanska introduced its ESG+ office package, responding to evolving market dynamics and EU regulations.
Renovatio is set to finalize the photovoltaic project at Electrocentrale Borzesti by the end of April 2024, with a planned installed capacity of 50 MW.
EBRD has approved a €6 million loan for KAM, a leading food retailer in North Macedonia.
These contracts have been signed with the Ministry of Energy and involve a maximum funding of €50 million, while the total investment is around €140 million.
Romania has had the opportunity to solidify its energy independence and transition into a net energy exporter.
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.
Swiss solar energy firm Meyer Burger announced the closing of its photovoltaic plant near Dresden in eastern Germany.
Douglas' sustainability strategy is part of the company's "Let it Bloom - DOUGLAS 2026" strategy, focused on accelerating growth through an omnichannel business model.
The total value of the €4 billion bond issuance had a final subscription of over €14.8 billion.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), officially known as Directive (EU) 2022/2464, has been incorporated into Romanian legislation.
This investment is crucial for mitigating environmental impacts and facilitating the transition to a sustainable energy framework.
BayWa r.e. is set to acquire the Poarta Albă solar park project in Romania in 2024, originally developed by HVAC Systems.
The project implementation period is 12 months, from December 2023 to December 2024.
Leroy Merlin Romania will cease the sale of halogen bulbs, offering exclusively LED products, starting from May 2024.
Pipe manufacturer Artrom Steel Tubes will invest more than €6 million in 2024 to optimize measures to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption.
Alexandra Floricică, Head of Sustainable Development at Procredit, talked about ProCredit's goals, strategies and initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental footprint while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The last few years have been marked by debates and discussions about electricity prices and new investments in renewable energy sources.
The project will be implemented by November 9, 2025.
Targoviste City Hall will build a photovoltaic park by December 2026 with European money on an area of 50,000 square meters.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) extended an €80 million portfolio risk-sharing guarantee to BNP Paribas Bank Polska (BNPPBP), to help increase access to green finance in Poland.
Energa Green Development has acquired the PV Serby project, one of the largest planned solar farms in Poland, with a projected capacity of 112 MW.
ORLEN Venture Capital (ORLEN VC) has invested in Hystar, a Norwegian company specializing in high-efficiency proton-exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers for large-scale, zero-emission hydrogen production.
Allview Solar Energy, the renewable energy division of Visual Fan S.A., has signed a contract with Prodlacta S.A.
The joint venture partners behind the project – Equinor, the international energy company headquartered in Norway, and Polenergia have made their final investment decisions for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms, paving the way for full-scale construction.
