Parapet expands in Europe with new branch in Italy
The Romanian company Parapet, operating across multiple European countries in the photovoltaic sector, will expand its international presence with a new branch in Bergamo, Italy.
The Romanian company Parapet, operating across multiple European countries in the photovoltaic sector, will expand its international presence with a new branch in Bergamo, Italy.
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are investing €200 million in senior unsecured bonds to support infrastructure development in Europe.
Greenvolt has partnered with BYD to deploy 400MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity across two projects in Poland.
ORLEN, in partnership with Norway's Equinor – one of Europe's largest energy companies – will explore opportunities within Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) technology.
SanoVita, a leading local producer of plant-based products, has launched a renewable energy project to power its two production units in Râmnicu Vâlcea.
In 2024, the Hidroelectrica Group experienced a decline in both operational and financial performance compared to the previous year, largely due to unfavorable hydrological conditions.
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to express their views on the functioning of the competition rules applicable to vertical agreements in the automotive sector.
Qair continues to expand its renewable energy portfolio, having recently energized several photovoltaic projects in Poland.
The Omnibus proposal significantly reduces the number of Romanian companies required to report ESG performance from over 6,000 to just 300, representing a 95% decrease.
E.ON Energie Romania announced the completion of a 655 kWp photovoltaic (PV) plant for the Romanian branch of German automotive parts supplier Continental Automotive.
Porsche eBike Performance, a German company specializing in advanced electric drive systems for e-bikes, has chosen a site in Croatia for its future battery production facility.
The European Commission has adopted an omnibus bill aimed at relaxing stringent environmental, sustainability, and investment regulations for companies.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has supported the Ministry of Mining and Energy in designing and implementing Serbia's second renewables auction.
Polish solar developer R.Power has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply around 240 GWh of solar energy to local telecom operator Play.
Metropolitan Warszawa continues to set standards by reducing energy costs by approximately €482,400 and emissions by 11,200 tons over the next three years.
Eurowind Energy announced that it has completed the installation of eight Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in the 48 MW wind farm at Pecineaga.
Polish energy company Polenergia has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (cPPA) to supply renewable energy to Hotel Warszawianka Congress Centre and Sofitel Grand Sopot.
The EU aims to be climate neutral by 2050, with renewable energy playing a vital role.
A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in EU funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €240 million loan to Slovakia for co-funding of EU-supported green and digital projects across the country.

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.