Energy | 25 June, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Record investments fall short of global renewable energy target by 2030
Investments in renewable energy remain below the level needed to meet COP28's goal of tripling green energy capacity by 2030.
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.
The project is located in Buzău County and the first phase, which will last until 2025, will see the installation of 30 Vestas wind turbines.
EBRD will lend €32 million, as part of a €291 million financing package, to build and operate a 192 MW onshore wind farm in Romania.
Eurowind Energy announced that it has obtained the construction permit for the Frumusița wind farm in Galati County.
Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure will reach €1.85 trillion in 2024.
The European Commission has approved an Italian scheme to support a total of 4590 MW of new capacity for electricity production from renewable energy sources.
Since 2019, wind and solar capacity in the EU has grown by 65% (+188 GW). Wind capacity increased by 31% (+52 GW) to 219 GW in 2023.
UniCredit acted as Joint Global Coordinator and exclusive ESG Advisor in the context of Premier Energy's IPO.
Visual Fan SA announced the completion of two key projects for important private companies in Romania in a very short period.
MK Hydroenergy Power, in partnership with Innovation Norway, has developed the first floating photovoltaic energy system on the Grebla hydropower plant's settling pond.
EBRD purchased 11% of the shares offered during Premier Energy's initial public offering (IPO), investing €15.5 million.
51% of Romanian entrepreneurs see sustainability as a way to reduce operational costs, yet the same proportion say implementation is too expensive, according to a new study by BRD Groupe Société Générale. Conducted among micro and small-to-medium enterprises, the research outlines how Romanian entrepreneurs perceive the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to sustainable business models.
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.
The Annual Water Report, based on over 13.5 billion liters of monitored water usage across 5,370 properties in 36 countries, reveals that 67% of properties experience water leakage yearly. With rising water scarcity, increasing tariffs, aging infrastructure, and stricter regulations, property owners are under growing pressure to better understand their water consumption.
Romanian developer Iulius has launched Europe's largest private bioremediation project, investing €29 million to clean 38 hectares of contaminated land in downtown Constanța. The project will transform the former Oil Terminal platform into an integrated urban regeneration complex worth over €800 million.
The European Union is at risk of missing a key United Nations deadline for submitting updated climate targets, as internal disagreements among member states delay a final decision on emissions goals for 2040.
