Romania sees triple increase in solar panel installations in 2024
With heatwaves and constant increases in energy prices, more Romanians are seeking ways to lower costs and alleviate concerns about energy bills.
With heatwaves and constant increases in energy prices, more Romanians are seeking ways to lower costs and alleviate concerns about energy bills.
Rezolv Energy has signed a 10-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) in Romania with Bekaert.
Restart Energy announced the completion of a 160 kW photovoltaic (PV) installation for guest house operator Nobilia Class in Romania.
EU has approved a €10.82 billion French scheme to support the deployment of offshore wind energy, which will help foster the transition towards a net-zero economy.
Entek acquired two Romanian companies owning the rights, some of which are in the application process, to a 214.26 MWdc solar power project under development,
Apa Nova, the water supply and sewerage service provider for Bucharest, has published its 2023 sustainability report.
Clean electricity generation in Europe reached unprecedented levels. In the first half of 2024, renewables accounted for over 50% of total power generation.
In 2023, renewable energy emerged as the leading source of electricity in the EU, accounting for 44.7% of total electricity production.
FF Ventures has entered the Romanian market and plans to develop 500 MW of solar projects and 500 MW of energy storage projects over the next three years.
PepsiCo achieved several goals ahead of schedule, introduced new targets, and made significant strides in others, although challenges remain, particularly in packaging initiatives.
Investments in renewable energy remain below the level needed to meet COP28's goal of tripling green energy capacity by 2030.
However, economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and technological shifts have slowed the pace of the transition.
Econergy has signed an agreement to sell its Niculești solar project to Enspire Enerji, investment branch of Turkey-based Entek Elektrik.
Romanian developer Genesis Property said that it is supplying all its office and student accommodation projects in Bucharest from renewable sources, following an investment in a photovoltaic system.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an estimated €3 billion German scheme to support the construction of the Hydrogen Core Network.
Ember estimates that 20% of global electricity generation across midday peaks on the solstice today will come from solar and in the entire month of June.
This partnership involves virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs) for clean power generated by Rezolv's impressive Vifor wind farm in Romania.
OMV Petrom announced a revision of their 2030 strategy, focusing on a bigger push for renewable energy, sustainable fuels, and making electric vehicles more accessible.
The EU and KfW have signed a Guarantee Agreement enabling the financing of additional renewable energy generation capacities and further network development.
The refinery currently supplies around 30% of Romania's fuel needs and will continue to play a key role in the transport sector.
Nestlé Romania is aligning and adapting global initiatives at the local level, actively contributing to the achievement of the company's ambitious objectives.
Equinor and Polenergia have received the final environmental permit for the Bałtyk 1 offshore wind farm project.
HORNBACH Romania, a key player in the local DIY retail market, will launch reusable plant trays across all nine of its stores in the country with the start of the spring season.
The European Commission (EC) provides €52 million to support nine renewable energy projects across Finland and Estonia.
OMV announced the successful start-up of its 10 megawatts green hydrogen production plant, located at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna, the largest of its kind in Austria.