Industry | 1 April, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Poland reforms onshore wind regulations
The Polish government has submitted to parliament a long-awaited draft amendment to the legislation governing onshore wind farm investments.
The Polish government has submitted to parliament a long-awaited draft amendment to the legislation governing onshore wind farm investments.
Ocean Winds, a joint venture equally owned by EDP Renováveis and Engie, has selected Polish firm Crist Offshore to deliver the offshore substation for its 500 MW BC-Wind project.
Europe's energy landscape stands at a transformative crossroads, as hybrid solar technology emerges as a powerful solution, capable of significantly enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and affordability of renewable energy systems.
R.Power Group, one of Europe's leading renewable energy companies, has secured a €12.4 million project finance agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (the Polish National Development Bank).
Centrul Agro Transilvania S.A., a public company overseen by the Cluj County Council, has launched construction of a photovoltaic park within the market complex.
The project for new renewable energy production capacities, submitted by the Hunedoara County Council and the Petrila City Hall, has been approved for funding by the Ministry of Energy.
InnoEnergy, a leading European investor in clean technologies, has unveiled a new growth strategy for 2025–2030, aiming to secure up to €160 billion in funding for the sector.
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 15.2% of the EU market share as of February 2025, marking a significant rise from 11.5% in the same period of 2024.
Sphera Franchise Group, which holds the franchise rights for KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in Romania, has opened a new KFC Drive Thru in Galați.
LG Energy Solution has been chosen as a key partner for a large-scale energy storage system (ESS) project led by Poland's state-owned utility, PGE.
Polish solar developer R.Power has secured €12.4 million in project financing to support the development of its first solar projects in Romania, targeting a combined capacity of 23 MWp.
European Energy has finalized two agreements for the sale of a portfolio comprising six operational wind farms in Poland to Enea.
ABB Robotics' third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, conducted in collaboration with Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, reveals that global manufacturers and top-tier suppliers see the transition to Smart Factories as a vital step forward
The European Commission has adopted, for the first time, a list of 47 Strategic Projects to boost domestic strategic raw material capacities, which will in turn strengthen the European raw materials value chain and diversify sources of supply.
Romania is increasingly positioning itself as a promising destination for green investments, with several sectors showing strong potential.
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna is placing a strong emphasis on energy storage as part of its long-term strategy.
Romanian tech and engineering firm Simtel Team has signed a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply approximately 736 GWh of green electricity to its subsidiary, energy supplier GES Furnizare.
The Polish Council of Ministers has approved a draft law on wind energy that reduces the minimum required distance between wind turbines and residential buildings from 700 to 500 meters.
Hidroelectrica has completed maintenance on hydroaggregate no. 1 (HA1) at the Porțile de Fier I Hydroelectric Power Plant.
The European Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe's technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics.
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.
