DRI, the EU renewable energy division of Ukrainian energy company DTEK, has appointed Ivan Geliukh as its new CEO, succeeding John Stuart, who led the company for nearly three years.
Romania's Ministry of Energy has announced a goal of adding 2,500 MW of new capacity to the country's energy system by 2025.
RWE has been awarded 31 solar projects in Poland, with a combined capacity of 102 megawatts of direct current (MWdc).
Renalfa IPP, an independent energy developer and producer based in Vienna, has acquired a 258 MWac photovoltaic (PV) project located in Teleorman, Romania.
The EU reached a 24.5% share of its gross final energy consumption from renewable sources in 2023, around 1.5 percentage points (pp) higher than in 2022 and almost 3 times higher than in 2004 (9.6%).
Croatia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has announced plans to allocate €651.8 million in grants next year.
PPC Energie and PPC Energie Muntenia, both part of the PPC Group in Romania, will merge.
Henkel aims to become climate-positive by 2030, meaning it will generate more clean energy than it consumes, going beyond carbon neutrality.
French green energy operator Valorem has partnered with Polish engineering group Triobud Investments to develop up to 700 MW of hybrid wind-solar projects in Poland, with potential for further expansion.
EIB and EMT have agreed on a €69 million loan to finance the expansion of EMT Valencia's fleet of zero-emission buses
Poland's latest renewables auctions, as revealed by the Energy Regulatory Authority (URE), saw solar power take a commanding lead, securing 198 out of 200 successful bids.
Masdar has made significant strides in expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Europe through two major acquisitions in the Iberian Peninsula, supporting its ambitious growth objectives.
Between December 2023 and November 2024, a total of 2.68 billion "SGR" packaging units were processed at recycling stations.
Emeren Group has announced the signing of a 7-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar farm in Poland's southwest Silesia region.
OX2 has secured contracts in a Polish government auction to supply electricity from a 165 MW solar park and a 40 MW wind farm.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and ORLEN Group, Poland's largest energy company, have signed a second loan agreement this year, amounting to €207 million, to support energy transition projects.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola, backed by SACE's Archimede Guarantee, have signed a new €100 million green loan agreement to build a new photovoltaic plant in Italy.
The Agency for Financing Rural Investments (AFIR) has launched a new funding call, offering €150 million in grants for photovoltaic and wind power projects for self-consumption in Romania.
Exus Renewables has announced its expansion into Poland with the acquisition of two significant wind farm portfolios.
Vestas has received turbine orders totaling 151 MW for four projects across Poland, Denmark, Italy, and Portugal.
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.
