Energy | 26 August, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Smart Solar Technologies to build solar factory in Bulgaria
The Turkish company Smart Solar Technologies will build a factory in Bulgaria for the production of solar cells and panels.
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.
Industrial developer CTP Romania will install a photovoltaic power station with a capacity of 1.5 MW in its CTPark Bucharest project as part of its investments in green energy.
Poland has moved up 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change on the real estate sector. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and floods are becoming a regular challenge for property owners and investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
European companies are facing widespread challenges as they attempt to comply with the EU's new sustainability reporting standards, according to recent findings from the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.
Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.
The European Ombudsman has formally questioned the European Commission's handling of recent proposals aimed at scaling back corporate sustainability requirements, raising concerns over transparency and procedural compliance.
