Central and Eastern Europe leads Europe in rapid solar power growth
Solar power generation is increasing more rapidly in Central and Eastern Europe than in any other region on the continent, outpacing the growth seen in wealthier and sunnier areas.
Solar power generation is increasing more rapidly in Central and Eastern Europe than in any other region on the continent, outpacing the growth seen in wealthier and sunnier areas.
This deal will support Nala Renewables' €214 million acquisition and development of a 99.2 MW onshore wind project in eastern Romania.
In 2022, hard coal for the first time was overtaken by solar energy in electricity generation in the EU.
A new photovoltaic park is set to be constructed at Iași Airport, Romania, spanning five hectares.
Wind and solar power have reached a share of 30% of European Union (EU) electricity generation, overtaking fossil fuels for the first time.
PROMELEK XXI recorded a turnover of €1.66 million from the installation of turnkey photovoltaic systems in the first six months of the year.
EBRD will provide a €25.1 million loan to Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine (EPBiH) to develop and construct a 50 MWp solar power plant on a former coal ash landfill site.
CMS Law Firm has advised Nala Renewables (Nala on the acquisition of a 99.2 MW onshore wind project from OX2, one of Europe's leading developers of renewable energy sources.
EIB has provided a €50 million green loan to Matrix Renewables for the development of five solar photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 240 MW in Spain.
R.Power has announced the signing of contracts for the general execution of a 23 MWp photovoltaic park portfolio.
Deloitte Romania assisted the Turkish energy company Entek Elektrik Üretimi A.Ş., primarily engaged in the green energy sector, in acquiring Romanian companies.
The Galați City Hall announced that the funding contract for setting up the first photovoltaic park with European funds has been signed.
PPC announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Evryo Group, owned by funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management, to acquire their renewable energy generation portfolio in Romania.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing €12.2 million for the construction of two solar power plants in Romania's Dolj County.
Romania's Energy Ministry has allocated €13.38 million in non-refundable Modernisation Fund financing to various universities and municipalities for developing renewable energy sources (RES) and storage capabilities.
The renewable energy developer OX2 has finalized a sale agreement for a 99.2 MW onshore wind project in Romania to Nala Renewables, a joint venture between IFM Investors and Trafigura.
EBRD will provide €100 million in funding to Enefit Green for the development and operation of the 255 MW Sopi-Tootsi wind park in Estonia.
The European Commission has approved a €998 million Dutch initiative under EU State aid rules to promote the production of renewable hydrogen.
Restart Energy, a Romanian company specializing in renewable energy, announced the completion of a 225 kW photovoltaic (PV) installation for the local pastry business, Cibibon.
Allview Solar Energy has signed a contract with Autoliv Romania to implement a significant 5.7 MWp photovoltaic project.

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.
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