Energy | 28 August, 2024 at 8:55 PM
MET Group unveils second solar park in Hungary
MET Group inaugurated its second solar power plant in the Eastern Hungarian town of Kaba.
MET Group inaugurated its second solar power plant in the Eastern Hungarian town of Kaba.
The Turkish company Smart Solar Technologies will build a factory in Bulgaria for the production of solar cells and panels.
In 2022, hard coal for the first time was overtaken by solar energy in electricity generation in the EU.
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.
Restart Energy has completed the construction and installation of a photovoltaic project for Dip&Gip, totaling more than €200,000.
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.
Renovatio Solar has installed 650 photovoltaic panels on the ANA Hotels and Crowne Plaza buildings in Bucharest.
Amazon will enable 12 new renewable energy projects in Spain, with a combined capacity of 596 MW.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has come into effect, marking a significant step in the EU's energy strategy.
Visual Fan announced the completion of a new photovoltaic project. This consisted of designing and implementing five photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of 1.3 MW.
EBRD and French asset manager Eiffel Investment Group supported solar energy development in Poland.
The Ministry of Energy is preparing two major projects in the field of green energy, with a total value of over €800 million, financed from the Modernization Fund.
Romania has signed the accession to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a strong commitment of the Romanian government to support and promote solar energy as the main source of clean and sustainable energy.
From November 5, 2023, farmers and processors can submit projects for the realization of new capacities to produce electricity from solar or wind sources in the agricultural sector, land improvements, and the food industry.
People are no longer throwing away their phones when they break and prefer to repair them, says Irina Mincinopschi, General Manager of Depanero. She talked to Green Forum about the company's strategy in the area of sustainability, the types of CSR projects that the company supports, and the advantages of using solar energy. Many electronic products nearing the end of their life, like computers, TVs, printers, refrigerators, etc., can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Irina Mincinopschi also says that, in 2022, the company reached a volume of 5 million repairs carried out.
Industrial & logistics spaces will play a crucial role in solar energy, as more than half of it will be provided by rooftop solar PV by 2030, according to a study from CBRE.
Cluj's Râşca and Mărişel villages will cover their electricity needs by using solar energy, announces the Cluj County Council.
ProCredit Bank has launched the ProGreen credit for photovoltaic panels intended for individuals. They can get the ProGreen credit for Photovoltaic Panels with no down payment and no fees. The credit is intended for those who want to make the transition to a renewable energy source, while also benefiting from reduced costs on their energy bills.
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. On this occasion, Google presents the popular searches of Romanians, related to climate change and environmental protection. Thus, climate changes and their effects on the environment, solar energy, recycling, or electric bicycles were among Romanians' searches on Google.
G7 ministers finish two days of meetings on Japan's climate, energy, and environmental policy. The G7 countries set the urgent need to reduce global GHG emissions by around 43 percent by 2030. The members pledged to increase offshore wind capacity by 150 GW by 2030 collectively and solar capacity to more than 1TW.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
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.
