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Wednesday, 20 November, 2024

20:23

Deloitte: Energy transition costs could drop 25% with de-risking tools

The global energy transition, projected to cost €190 trillion by 2050, could see cost reductions of nearly 25% through the use of de-risking instruments.

20:16

EU leads the way in green finance

The EU has emerged as a global leader in green finance, having issued over €65 billion in NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds since 2020.

Tuesday, 19 November, 2024

18:24

Romania launches €150 million battery storage grant

The Romanian Ministry of Energy launched a grant program funded by the Modernization Fund.

18:17

Roeslein boosts renewable energy focus with new Polish design center

Roeslein & Associates, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services company, announced the opening of its new European Design Center in Krakow, Poland.

18:15

Nala Renewables starts building green breeze wind farm

Nala Renewables has initiated construction on its Green Breeze wind farm in eastern Romania.

Monday, 18 November, 2024

07:27

EU emissions drop 2.6% in Q2 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq).

07:25

Arctic Paper boosts renewable energy with Polish solar park

Arctic Paper S.A. has announced the acquisition of a 4 MW solar park located near Warsaw, Poland.

Friday, 15 November, 2024

07:40

Defic Globe to build 4 new PV plants in Bucharest

Defic Globe, a subsidiary of YEO Technology — a global brand in renewable energy and energy technologies — has expanded its presence in the Romanian market through strategic investments.

07:36

EC approves aid for Romanian coal mine closure

The European Commission has given the green light to a €790 million state aid package for Romania.

07:35

PPC Group commits €10 billion for green energy

PPC Group has announced a bold investment plan of €10.1 billion over the next three years.

Thursday, 14 November, 2024

09:34

Panattoni gets €74.34 million green loan for project in Poland

The financing is for a logistics center in Bydgoszcz developed for a leading e-commerce firm.

09:32

Electrica to issue green bonds and build two solar plants

Electrica's shareholders have approved the issuance of green bonds, supporting the company's strategy for energy transition and sustainable development, with a cap of up to €500 million.

07:45

Multilateral development banks to increase climate financing

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.

Wednesday, 13 November, 2024

07:27

Tauron boosts renewable energy capacity in Poland

Polish energy company Tauron Polska Energia SA has recently commissioned its 58.5 MW wind farm in Mierzyn, West Pomeranian province.

07:25

IEA: solar energy to outshine traditional sources

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its October 2024 report, outlining a promising future for photovoltaic (PV) solar energy.

07:23

IKEA's investment company acquires Polish wind farm

Ingka Investments, the investment arm of IKEA owner Ingka Group, has acquired the 62 MW Wysoka wind farm in Poland from OX2.

Tuesday, 12 November, 2024

21:58

Poland: EIB funds Orlen's energy shift with €200 million

EIB and ORLEN Group, Poland's largest energy company, signed a €200 million loan agreement for projects supporting energy transition.

21:00

Eurowind Energy starts 48 MW Pecineaga wind farm

Eurowind Energy has achieved a significant milestone by installing the first wind turbine at its Pecineaga wind farm in Constanța County, Romania.

07:40

EU approves €9.4 billion for Poland's recovery plan

The European Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Poland's payment request for the second and third instalments for €9.4 billion.

Monday, 11 November, 2024

07:41

OMV Petrom starts construction on Romania's largest solar project

OMV Petrom has initiated construction on its largest solar project in Romania.

07:40

EBRD lends €100 million for green housing in Poland

EBRD will support the development of high-quality, energy-efficient residential housing in Poland through a €100 million loan to the Polish subsidiaries of Vantage Development.

07:38

EIB to fund €300 million Czech train upgrade

EIB will lend €300 million to the Czech Republic's national railway operator, České dráhy, to buy new train carriages and locomotives as well as upgrade existing ones.

Friday, 8 November, 2024

07:04

CEE faces energy price hurdle in green transition

Following the energy price shocks of the past years, electricity and gas remain expensive for both households and businesses.

07:01

Restart Energy completes a PV project for Teleferic Cindrel

Restart Energy finalized the implementation of a photovoltaic project worth €300,000 for Teleferic Cindrel Company, administrator of the ski area Păltiniș Arena.

06:59

EBRD boosts green cities fund by €3 billion

The European bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed an additional €3 billion to its flagship Green Cities programme.

Thursday, 7 November, 2024

17:39

IMMOFINANZ signs green loan for Warsaw Spire

IMMOFINANZ signed a new five-year, €180 million green loan with Helaba, pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Berlin Hyp, secured by myhive Warsaw Spire,

17:39

Econergy secures financing for Polish solar project

Israeli IPP Econergy Renewable Energy has secured €33 million in financing from PKO Bank Polski for its 52 MW Resko solar park in Poland.

17:34

OMV Petrom to supply sustainable aviation fuel

OMV Petrom and TAROM announced the signing of a contract for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first for Romanian aviation.

17:08

Lidl commits to local sourcing, shortening supply chain

Lidl Romania aims to contribute to the development of sustainable local agriculture by promoting organic farming and regenerative farming practices, which contribute to soil health and biodiversity conservation.

Wednesday, 6 November, 2024

20:18

Engie Romania funds 5 green projects in Bucharest

Transformations in schools, the Botanical Garden, and the Circular Economy Center offer Bucharest residents direct opportunities for practical learning and active involvement in the community.

20:17

Romania's prosumers exceed 2 GW in solar power capacity

Romania's solar power sector is experiencing explosive growth, driven primarily by prosumers.

20:11

Auchan launches 2023 sustainability report

Auchan Romania has released its fourth annual Sustainability Report, a voluntary initiative designed to provide transparency into the company's activities and initiatives over the past year.

Tuesday, 5 November, 2024

07:37

Romania advances green energy with EU funding

Romania's Ministry of Energy has secured significant progress in its green energy transition through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

07:36

Europe needs €39 billion a year for green transport

Europe needs to spend €39 billion in public money every year to maintain the continent's competitiveness and ensure that green transport tech is made in Europe.

07:34

Poland's Polenergia to power InPost with wind energy

Poland's energy major Polenergia has signed a multi-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply electricity to domestic courier company InPost from its 121 MW Debsk wind farm.

Monday, 4 November, 2024

07:25

Global clean energy transition faces challenges

IEA's latest monitor shows wide variations in clean energy deployment among regions and technologies amid increased manufacturing capacity and declining costs.

07:23

Bulgaria commits €269 million to boost green energy

The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy has approved €268 million in state aid for 249 renewable energy projects, including energy storage units.

07:22

EBRD to invest €29.3 million in R.Power's green bond issuance

EBRD has agreed to invest up to €29.3 million in a green bond issuance by Poland's R.Power SA. This investment will secure funds for renewable energy projects.

Friday, 1 November, 2024

08:11

Grenevia powers up solar energy in Poland

Polish renewable energy company Grenevia has secured a significant loan from the Polish Development Fund to fuel its solar energy expansion.

08:09

Allview and Austrotherm partner on solar project

The Solar Energy division of Visual Fan announced the signing of a contract with Austrotherm for the development of a photovoltaic park with a capacity of approximately 999.90 kWp.

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