Six sectors were responsible for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from energy consumption, namely agriculture and fisheries, buildings, electricity, industry, and transportation.
Renovatio is set to finalize the photovoltaic project at Electrocentrale Borzesti by the end of April 2024, with a planned installed capacity of 50 MW.
The overarching goal is for Hidroelectrica to emerge as a leading force and pivotal player in Romania's energy transition.
EBRD has approved a €6 million loan for KAM, a leading food retailer in North Macedonia.
These contracts have been signed with the Ministry of Energy and involve a maximum funding of €50 million, while the total investment is around €140 million.
Romania has had the opportunity to solidify its energy independence and transition into a net energy exporter.
Swiss solar energy firm Meyer Burger announced the closing of its photovoltaic plant near Dresden in eastern Germany.
Douglas' sustainability strategy is part of the company's "Let it Bloom - DOUGLAS 2026" strategy, focused on accelerating growth through an omnichannel business model.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), officially known as Directive (EU) 2022/2464, has been incorporated into Romanian legislation.
This is a first step, as the ultimate goal is to transform the plant into a zero-energy and zero-greenhouse gas emission platform.
This investment is crucial for mitigating environmental impacts and facilitating the transition to a sustainable energy framework.
Wind and hydropower collectively accounted for over two-thirds of the total renewable electricity generated (37.5% and 29.9% respectively).
The voluntary framework is intended to facilitate and speed up the deployment of high-quality carbon removal and soil emission reduction activities in the EU.
These funds are allocated for grid expansion and modernization projects valued at a total of €645.7 million.
BayWa r.e. is set to acquire the Poarta Albă solar park project in Romania in 2024, originally developed by HVAC Systems.
The project implementation period is 12 months, from December 2023 to December 2024.
Within this segment, fully electric cars will have a 12.7% market share, equivalent to a 24.7% jump in registrations compared to the previous year.
This initiative aims to attract an additional € 5.4 billion in private investments.
Leroy Merlin Romania will cease the sale of halogen bulbs, offering exclusively LED products, starting from May 2024.
The Ministry of Environment announced that more than 2 million packages were returned by consumers.
Poland has announced that its first offshore wind auction will take place in December 2025, aiming to award contracts for up to 4 GW of new capacity. I
EDP, through EDP Renewables, a global leader in the development of renewable energy, has inaugurated the Albina photovoltaic power plant – an important step for the company.
Auchan Romania is expanding its options for collecting beverage containers made of PET, aluminum, and glass marked with the DRS (Deposit Return System) symbol by introducing an innovative system uniquely capable of accepting all three types of packaging in bulk, without requiring prior separation by the consumer.
The European Commission has adopted a new European Ocean Pact, a bold initiative aimed at protecting marine ecosystems while fostering a sustainable blue economy and supporting the well-being of coastal communities.
Cristian Barbu, a pioneer in Romania's renewable energy sector, is returning with a new focus: energy storage.
