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.
They are located in the Muntenia area, at a maximum distance of 80 kilometres from the Bucharest.
Waldevar Energy contracted a total of 481 MW in photovoltaic projects across Romania during 2023.
EBRD will guarantee up to €25 million for a loan provided by UniCredit Bulbank to the Tsenovo solar plant in Bulgaria.
More than €800 million in non-reimbursable funds for investments in green energy projects will be available within the next few weeks.
EBRD invested €35 million in a green bond issued by Erste & Steiermärkische Bank (ESB), the Croatian subsidiary of Austria's Erste Group Bank AG.
ALRO has purchased an aluminium aging furnace with electric heating from SECO/WARWICk.
Eight companies or associations of companies have submitted bids for the construction of the photovoltaic park next to the Multipurpose Hall Oradea Arena.
The initiative is part of the company's sustainability strategy and a first step in the transition to a green fleet.
Reducing carbon emissions and increasing the share of renewable energy and the development are the objectives of Roca's sustainability strategy for 2024.
In 2022, Romanians were in last place in the European Union in terms of municipal waste production and recycling, according to data published by Eurostat.
The companies can submit their project proposals until 12 March 2024.
The total amount exceeds €278 MILLION.
Danone Romania has completed an investment of €1 million in the acquisition and installation of photovoltaic panels.
In the past year, wind energy production in Europe surpassed that of gas-fired power plants for the first time.
RetuRO opened the second beverage packaging collection centre in the country, within the logistics park in Giarmata, Timiș County.
DTEK Renewables International announced that it is investing in a new project in Romania, a solar park in Glodeni in Mures County.
European solar manufacturers have accused China of unfair trade practices. SolarPower Europe advocates for urgent support to bolster the domestic industry.
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.
