Reducing carbon emissions and increasing the share of renewable energy and the development are the objectives of Roca's sustainability strategy for 2024.
In 2022, Romanians were in last place in the European Union in terms of municipal waste production and recycling, according to data published by Eurostat.
The companies can submit their project proposals until 12 March 2024.
The total amount exceeds €278 MILLION.
Danone Romania has completed an investment of €1 million in the acquisition and installation of photovoltaic panels.
The European Commission decided to send a reasoned opinion to Romania for failing to fully comply with the Landfill Directive and the Waste Framework Directive.
In the past year, wind energy production in Europe surpassed that of gas-fired power plants for the first time.
DTEK Renewables International announced that it is investing in a new project in Romania, a solar park in Glodeni in Mures County.
European solar manufacturers have accused China of unfair trade practices. SolarPower Europe advocates for urgent support to bolster the domestic industry.
The European Commission published a detailed impact assessment on possible ways to achieve the agreed goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050.
Visual Fan has recently inaugurated new photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of over 3.4 MW.
The Consumers Association asked the Romanian Government not to tax self-consumption of electricity by consumers ("sun tax").
In 2022, the share of renewables in transport reached 9.6% at the EU level.
The Ministry of Energy launched Electric Up 2, a support program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the HoReCa sector.
SNRB become partners alongside Redivium Australia to build a lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Romania.
Libra Internet Bank provided financing of €17.2 million for a green energy project in Mureș County.
E.ON Energie Romania completed and handed over 161 photovoltaic power plants for 142 partner companies in 2023.
Rezolv Energy announced the signing of the connection contract for the future 600 MW Danube East and West wind farm in Constanta.
The photovoltaic power plant has a generating capacity of 3.8 MWp.
Romania signed a €610 million contract with Polish rolling stock manufacturer PESA to purchase 62 new regional electric trains.
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.
