All energy in Romania will be green energy, starting from 2027-2030, and this is the biggest opportunity we have today in Europe, said the Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Ştefan-Radu Oprea.
A key component of the sustainability strategy that E.ON pursues is to be climate neutral by 2040, says CEO of E.ON Romania, Volker Raffel. He talked to Green Forum about the group's strategy regarding sustainability, its ESG policies, and E.ON Romania's sustainability goals for the next period.
Cosmic Electric Power, a company specializing in the supply and installation of photovoltaic systems, has announced a partnership with Flanco, a retailer of electronics, home appliances, and IT&C products in Romania.
Ingka Investments, the investment division of the Ingka Group, has acquired a 300MWp ready-to-build photovoltaic park in Romania as part of its commitment to a renewable energy future.
Sunwind Energy SRL, a subsidiary of the Electrica Group, and the Ministry of Energy have signed the non-refundable financing contract from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), for a photovoltaic park in the project phase.
More than half of Romanians (52.2%) intend to install photovoltaic systems in the next two years, according to an Atu Tech survey.
ECITIM, a Romanian start-up in the field of energy, has completed 13 photovoltaic parks during the last year.
The European Commission has set out immediate actions to support the European wind power industry.
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.
The energy producer Hidroelectrica has completed the modernization of the Slatina Hydropower Plant, an important objective in the company's portfolio.
The largest photovoltaic park in Southeast Europe, the one in Rătești-Argeș, is going to be officially inaugurated at the end of this month.
E.ON has connected the millionth renewable energy plant to its distribution system and is celebrating an energy transition anniversary.
Achieving all national climate and energy goals will require adding or replacing 80 million kilometers of power lines by 2040, according to a report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
E.ON Energie Romania has completed the construction and installation of a photovoltaic energy generation system for the Printmasters company, from Maramureş County, as part of a partnership concluded this year.
Electrica Furnizare was chosen by the Zambelli Metal company for the construction of a turnkey photovoltaic plant at the factory in Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna County.
Naxxar Renewable Energy Management Holding has entered into a conditional agreement with Polenergia, for the sale of a substantial 60% stake in the development vehicle of the NX4 Wind Farm, one of the largest onshore wind energy projects in Romania and, by extension, also in Europe.
FAN Courier has invested €1.8 million in a photovoltaic panel installation, and the electric vehicles in its fleet will soon be charged with green energy produced "in-house", said Adriana Manu, FAN Marketing & Communication Director Courier, for Economica.net.
Promateris has completed the project for the manufacture of bio-based packaging.
The participants in the grid connection process encounter legislative barriers, bureaucratic barriers, and barriers associated with financing, but also some generated by the insufficient development of the electrical transmission and distribution networks.
The Baneasa Zoo has been equipped with a 97 kW photovoltaic system, the photovoltaic panels being placed on the roof of the administrative buildings.
Vrancart, the producer of corrugated cardboard, signed a financing contract with the Ministry of Energy, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), in order to build a photovoltaic park with a power plant, in the town of Adjud, Vrancea County.
Compania de Apa "Someș" S.A., a company operating under the Cluj County Council, has signed the financing contract for the "Photovoltaic power plant installation" project.
A very important project that Hidroelectrica is currently considering is an investment of around 1,500 MW in floating photovoltaic panels.
Enea SA has bought a 35 MW photovoltaic farm in Greater Poland Voivodeship from PAD RES.
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.
