Energy | 26 February, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Study shows Romania's potential to strengthen its energy independence
Romania has had the opportunity to solidify its energy independence and transition into a net energy exporter.
Romania has had the opportunity to solidify its energy independence and transition into a net energy exporter.
Swiss solar energy firm Meyer Burger announced the closing of its photovoltaic plant near Dresden in eastern Germany.
This is a first step, as the ultimate goal is to transform the plant into a zero-energy and zero-greenhouse gas emission platform.
This investment is crucial for mitigating environmental impacts and facilitating the transition to a sustainable energy framework.
Wind and hydropower collectively accounted for over two-thirds of the total renewable electricity generated (37.5% and 29.9% respectively).
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.
These funds are allocated for grid expansion and modernization projects valued at a total of €645.7 million.
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.
Within this segment, fully electric cars will have a 12.7% market share, equivalent to a 24.7% jump in registrations compared to the previous year.
This initiative aims to attract an additional € 5.4 billion in private investments.
Leroy Merlin Romania will cease the sale of halogen bulbs, offering exclusively LED products, starting from May 2024.
The Ministry of Environment announced that more than 2 million packages were returned by consumers.
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.
This highlights a significant shift in the company's strategy, moving towards clean and sustainable energy sources.
Brasov City Hall installed the first benches with photovoltaic panels, a contactless phone charging system, wireless internet, temperature, and pollution sensors.
The last few years have been marked by debates and discussions about electricity prices and new investments in renewable energy sources.
Targoviste City Hall will build a photovoltaic park by December 2026 with European money on an area of 50,000 square meters.
Hidroelectrica completed the modernization of ten 110kV electrical stations in SH Hateg.
Poland has announced that its first offshore wind auction will take place in December 2025, aiming to award contracts for up to 4 GW of new capacity. I
Met Group has inaugurated Hungary's largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS), a 40 MW / 80 MWh facility located at the Dunamenti Power Station in Százhalombatta.
EDP, through EDP Renewables, a global leader in the development of renewable energy, has inaugurated the Albina photovoltaic power plant – an important step for the company.
Auchan Romania is expanding its options for collecting beverage containers made of PET, aluminum, and glass marked with the DRS (Deposit Return System) symbol by introducing an innovative system uniquely capable of accepting all three types of packaging in bulk, without requiring prior separation by the consumer.
The European Commission has adopted a new European Ocean Pact, a bold initiative aimed at protecting marine ecosystems while fostering a sustainable blue economy and supporting the well-being of coastal communities.
