The European Commission acknowledged the European Court of Auditor's (ECA) comprehensive evaluation of the 2023 EU budget, as outlined in its Annual Report.
The European Commission has approved two Luxembourgish schemes with a total budget of €520 million to help manufacturing companies decarbonize their production processes.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have agreed on a new initiative with the potential to unlock investment of up to €8 billion for the European wind industry.
Johnson & Johnson has reached the milestone of 100% renewable electricity for its operations in Europe.
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, completed the acquisition of 50% of the shares of Electrocentrale Borzești from RNV Infrastructure.
Restart Energy's long-term goals center around driving significant growth in renewable energy production while embedding sustainability into every facet of our operations.
With solar leading their rapid deployment, renewables are on course to meet almost half of global electricity demand by the end of this decade, a new IEA report says.
Restart Energy has completed the implementation of a photovoltaic project for Fileca Industry worth more than 300,000 euros.
The European Commission published additional guidance for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation.
BayWa r.e. announced the completion of the Tarquinia solar park in Italy with an installed capacity of 51.4 MWp.
Jantzen Renewables, a leading renewable energy developer, announced the appointment of Razvan Popa as its new Chief Executive Officer.
EU's proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China has obtained the necessary support from EU Member States for the adoption of tariffs.
Renault Group and SUEZ are deepening their partnership to transform waste management and recycling practices in the automotive industry.
EBRD supported the expansion of renewable energy developer Green Genius with an equity investment of €100 million.
Polenergia has acquired an additional 40% of the project company Naxxar Wind Farm Four SRL (NX4).
The International Energy Agency's Global Hydrogen Review 2024 reports that the production of low-emissions hydrogen projects that reached final investment decisions has doubled in the past year.
2023 saw the highest-ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million.
CIS Group signed a contract for the construction of a photovoltaic park in Copșa Mică. The park is expected to become operational at the beginning of next year.
EBRD plans to provide a sovereign loan of up to €100 million to enhance energy efficiency in up to 70 schools across Serbia.
Romgaz successfully concludes the first issue of bonds on the international markets.
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.
