Energy | 28 June, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Renewable energy surges ahead in EU power generation for 2023
In 2023, renewable energy emerged as the leading source of electricity in the EU, accounting for 44.7% of total electricity production.
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.
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.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing €35 million to GreenWay as part of a €113 million financing package to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Central Europe.
The newly published Edition 2 2026 of the PV Module Manufacturer Ranking Report shows the first signs of stabilisation in the solar manufacturing sector's balance sheets after more than a year of steady deterioration. The table tracks the Altman Z-Score, a widely used measure of bankruptcy risk, for 64 publicly listed photovoltaic module manufacturers, and has now been refreshed with first-quarter 2026 data.
The Faculty of Hydrotechnics from the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest and Waldevar Floating PV have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in renewable energy and prepare the next generation of specialists in floating photovoltaic technologies.
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Rezolv Energy has commissioned the St. George solar park in Silistra, Bulgaria, marking the company's first project to become operational. The 225 MW facility reached full operational status in under three years from acquisition of development rights.
