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Wednesday, 26 March, 2025

23:00

R.Power secures €12.4 million for Romanian solar projects

Polish solar developer R.Power has secured €12.4 million in project financing to support the development of its first solar projects in Romania, targeting a combined capacity of 23 MWp.

20:11

European Energy sells wind portfolio to Enea

European Energy has finalized two agreements for the sale of a portfolio comprising six operational wind farms in Poland to Enea.

Tuesday, 25 March, 2025

23:32

ABB survey: Smart factories crucial for mixed vehicle production

ABB Robotics' third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, conducted in collaboration with Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, reveals that global manufacturers and top-tier suppliers see the transition to Smart Factories as a vital step forward

21:30

EC backs 47 projects to boost raw material supply

The European Commission has adopted, for the first time, a list of 47 Strategic Projects to boost domestic strategic raw material capacities, which will in turn strengthen the European raw materials value chain and diversify sources of supply.

12:30

Romania emerges as a key destination for green investment

Romania is increasingly positioning itself as a promising destination for green investments, with several sectors showing strong potential.

Monday, 24 March, 2025

22:06

PGE to invest in energy storage

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna is placing a strong emphasis on energy storage as part of its long-term strategy.

20:05

Romania's Simtel Team signs green power deal

Romanian tech and engineering firm Simtel Team has signed a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply approximately 736 GWh of green electricity to its subsidiary, energy supplier GES Furnizare.

14:02

Poland relaxes wind farm rules

The Polish Council of Ministers has approved a draft law on wind energy that reduces the minimum required distance between wind turbines and residential buildings from 700 to 500 meters.

Friday, 21 March, 2025

20:00

Hidroelectrica completes HA1 overhaul at Porțile de Fier I

Hidroelectrica has completed maintenance on hydroaggregate no. 1 (HA1) at the Porțile de Fier I Hydroelectric Power Plant.

14:00

EU backs new partnerships in materials, textiles, and solar tech

The European Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe's technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics.

08:20

Hungary hits solar power record

Hungary's solar energy production soared to unprecedented level setting a new national record and underscoring the country's accelerating transition toward renewable energy sources.

Thursday, 20 March, 2025

08:52

Orlen secures €400 million EIB loan for grid expansion

Orlen has signed a third financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the expansion of its electricity distribution infrastructure.

Wednesday, 19 March, 2025

20:00

Romanians rush to solar amid price hike fears

With electricity prices set to surge from July 1, Romanians are scrambling for solutions to avoid skyrocketing bills.

15:00

Renewable energy powers 47% of electricity in 2024

In 2024, 47.4% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, up by 2.6 percentage points (pp) compared with 2023.

08:05

EIB Group hits record €1.24 billion investment in Croatia

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group's new financing in Croatia has reached a record level of €1.24 billion last year, with major support aimed at greening transport, cities and businesses.

06:02

EU approves €960 million Czech aid for investments

The European Commission has approved a €960 million Czech scheme to support investments in strategic sectors to foster the transition to a net-zero economy.

Tuesday, 18 March, 2025

22:07

PPC Group launches 165 MW solar plant in Bulgaria

PPC Group will strengthen its presence in the Bulgarian energy market with the construction of a new 165 MW photovoltaic plant equipped with a battery storage system.

19:00

Faerch signs first wind PPA for Polish operations

Faerch, a global leader in sustainable food packaging solutions, is proud to announce the signing of a new 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eurowind Energy – Faerch's first ever wind PPA.

Monday, 17 March, 2025

21:33

Photon Energy adds three solar plants in Hungary

Photon Energy has expanded its solar portfolio in Hungary by commissioning three new solar parks operating under a merchant model.

21:26

OMV Petrom begins construction on new plant

OMV Petrom has officially started construction on a new facility for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) at the Petrobrazi refinery.

Friday, 14 March, 2025

19:03

EIB to support green transport projects in Romania

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise the Romanian municipality of Ploiești on green transport projects as part of a Europe-wide push to make urban life healthier for people and the environment.

19:01

Tupras enters Romania with €33.2 million solar deal

Tupras, Turkey's largest industrial group, has entered the Romanian market by acquiring a 214.26 MW photovoltaic plant from British company Econergy International for an updated total price of €33.2 million.

19:00

R.Power secures first Romanian solar PPA

Polish renewable energy developer R.Power has signed its first power purchase agreement (PPA) in Romania with an undisclosed energy trading company.

Thursday, 13 March, 2025

19:55

Harmony Energy sells 200-MW battery project in Poland to EDF

Harmony Energy, a UK-based developer and operator of renewable energy projects, has completed the sale of a 200-MW/400-MWh battery storage project in Poland to EDF Renewables Polska.

19:53

EIB financing in Poland hit €5.7 billion in 2024

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group's financing in Poland rose 10% on the year in 2024, reaching €5.7 billion and helping accelerate modern development of cities and regions, as well as energy transition.

19:50

EIB invests €30 million in Romanian wind project

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide up to €30 million to co-finance one of Romania's largest onshore wind projects, Pestera II, located near Constanta on the Black Sea coast.

Wednesday, 12 March, 2025

22:53

Visual Fan to develop over 5 MW solar park in Romania

Visual Fan, through its renewable energy division Renewable EPC by Allview, has secured a contract to design and build a photovoltaic park of over 5 MW in Reșița, Caraș-Severin County.

21:45

PPC Group to invest €10 billion in green energy by 2027

By 2027, the PPC Group plans to invest over 10 billion euros, focusing primarily on green energy, network modernization, and technological innovation.

20:49

EDP to build 14 MWp solar projects for Cemex in Poland

EDP Energia Polska has signed an agreement with Cemex Polska to install and operate photovoltaic (PV) systems with a total capacity of 14 MWp across eight of Cemex's plants in Poland.

20:42

Photon Energy to manage Greenvolt's solar assets in Hungary

Photon Energy N.V. has signed a contract with Greenvolt Power and part of Greenvolt Group, to provide asset management for the Client's Királyegyháza solar PV power plant.

Tuesday, 11 March, 2025

21:30

Holcim Romania invests €700,000 in water recycling

Holcim Romania has made an investment of over €700,000 in the Stăncești aggregates plant.

Monday, 10 March, 2025

20:04

EU approves €436 million aid for hydrogen in Austria and Lithuania

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million Austrian State aid scheme, and a €36 million Lithuanian State aid scheme, to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for the auction closing in 2025.

19:58

LG Energy Solution to build Poland's largest energy storage

PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna has contracted LG Energy Solution Wrocław to build a 262 MW, 981 MWh electricity storage facility in Żarnowiec, valued at €372 million. Completion is expected by Q2 2027.

18:34

Greenvolt Next to install solar plant for Agro Cluj

Greenvolt Next entered the local market in the last quarter of 2023, supporting Romanian companies with innovative solutions for generating and consuming electricity through customized photovoltaic systems (rooftop, ground-mounted, carports), energy efficiency interventions, solar storage, and electric mobility.

Friday, 7 March, 2025

18:30

EU and EIB Group to boost affordable housing

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group are collaborating with national promotional banks (NPBs) and international financial institutions (IFIs) to create new financing opportunities for affordable and sustainable housing across Europe.

18:29

Cluj Airport planes now use OMV Petrom's SAF

OMV Petrom, the leading integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, will supply Cluj International Airport Avram Iancu with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) starting in 2025.

Thursday, 6 March, 2025

20:20

GoldenPeaks signs Polish solar PPA

Eastern European solar energy operator GoldenPeaks Capital has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NGK Ceramics Polska.

14:00

Romania navigates 2025 financing with discipline and sustainability

Romania has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 78% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

07:30

RenewAcad plans €10million green energy factory in Romania

RenewAcad, a certified renewable energy training center operated by Wind Power Energy, launched a new project on March 5 in Petrila.

Wednesday, 5 March, 2025

20:50

EU renewable energy share in heating and cooling hits 26%

Renewable energy use in heating and cooling continues to grow across the EU, reaching 26.2% in 2023—the highest level since records began in 2004 (11.7%).

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