Green Forum
| 26 February, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Study shows Romania's potential to strengthen its energy independence
Romania has had the opportunity to solidify its energy independence and transition into a net energy exporter.
Romania has had the opportunity to solidify its energy independence and transition into a net energy exporter.
Swiss solar energy firm Meyer Burger announced the closing of its photovoltaic plant near Dresden in eastern Germany.
This is a first step, as the ultimate goal is to transform the plant into a zero-energy and zero-greenhouse gas emission platform.
This investment is crucial for mitigating environmental impacts and facilitating the transition to a sustainable energy framework.
Wind and hydropower collectively accounted for over two-thirds of the total renewable electricity generated (37.5% and 29.9% respectively).
These funds are allocated for grid expansion and modernization projects valued at a total of €645.7 million.
BayWa r.e. is set to acquire the Poarta Albă solar park project in Romania in 2024, originally developed by HVAC Systems.
The project implementation period is 12 months, from December 2023 to December 2024.
This highlights a significant shift in the company's strategy, moving towards clean and sustainable energy sources.
Targoviste City Hall will build a photovoltaic park by December 2026 with European money on an area of 50,000 square meters.
Hidroelectrica completed the modernization of ten 110kV electrical stations in SH Hateg.
They are located in the Muntenia area, at a maximum distance of 80 kilometres from the Bucharest.
Waldevar Energy contracted a total of 481 MW in photovoltaic projects across Romania during 2023.
Eight companies or associations of companies have submitted bids for the construction of the photovoltaic park next to the Multipurpose Hall Oradea Arena.
The total amount exceeds €278 MILLION.
Danone Romania has completed an investment of €1 million in the acquisition and installation of photovoltaic panels.
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.
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").
The Ministry of Energy launched Electric Up 2, a support program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the HoReCa sector.
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.
Global renewable energy capacity grew by a record-breaking 15.1% in 2024 to reach 4,448 gigawatts (GW).
AQUILA, a leading distributor in Romania's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector with over 30 years of experience, announced significant progress in 2024 under its 2022–2026 Sustainability Strategy.
Romanian engineering and technology company Simtel has secured two financing agreements from Banca Transilvania to support the completion of its photovoltaic park in Giurgiu.
Poland's energy regulator, URE, has announced that the country's 2025 renewable energy auctions will take place between 1 and 9 July 2025.
Eurowind Energy's 60.2 MW solar park in Transylvania will become operational by the end of April.
