EU and EIB partner to boost battery investments
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a new partnership to support investments in the EU's battery manufacturing sector.
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a new partnership to support investments in the EU's battery manufacturing sector.
Poland's Ministry of Climate and Environment, in collaboration with the National Economy Bank (BGK), will advance hydrogen investments under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
The European Commission (EC) has launched its second European Hydrogen Bank auction with a boosted budget of €1.2 billion to support Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) hydrogen production.
Alive Capital, a renewable energy company in Romania, has commenced construction of a modern photovoltaic power plant in Nanov, Teleorman County.
Education and skills are pivotal to the success of Europe's Clean Industrial Deal, particularly in addressing the rapid expansion of the wind energy sector.
Swedish fashion retailer H&M Group has entered a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Polish solar energy developer R.Power SA.
In Romania, L'Oréal encourages people to choose larger sizes and refills while helping them understand how and where to recycle our packaging.
Only one in ten individuals who installed photovoltaic systems in the first ten months of the year also opted for an energy storage solution.
The European Commission has approved a €590 million state aid scheme in Bulgaria to support investments in energy storage facilities, accelerating the country's transition to a net-zero economy.
PPC Energie has implemented an integrated solution for electricity production using photovoltaic panels and battery storage on a residential building in Bucharest's Sector 6.
Nokian Tyres secured CO2 emission-free energy for its new tire factory in Romania through a contract with renewable energy provider Enery.
The General Authority for Investment (GAFI) in Egypt has commissioned Polish energy company Hynfra to construct a green ammonia production facility.
SPIE Energotest has developed an innovative ECONTROLplus system that enables comprehensive management and optimisation of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) installations, increasing their efficiency and reliability.
Poland has committed €640 million from its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO) to advance hydrogen technologies, marking a major step toward a greener economy.
Simtel will expand its portfolio by launching a new business line dedicated to energy storage systems.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will invest €9 million in a €30 million sustainability-linked bond issued by Autonom, a Romanian car leasing and rental company.
Monsson has completed the transfer of 100% ownership of a 50MW photovoltaic park in Chisinau-Cris, Arad County, to NEPI Rockcastle, which plans to begin construction in January 2025.
The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG) signed its first synthetic securitization transaction backed by solar panel loans to private individuals in Poland with Inbank.
EU and Chinese representatives will explore alternatives to the tariffs imposed on Chinese electric vehicles, including setting minimum prices for these vehicles in Europe.
MET Group has acquired a 100% stake in Comax France, a company specializing in combined heat and power (CHP) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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.