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Thursday, 19 December, 2024

08:43

Battery-electric and plug-in hybrid sales drop in November

Registrations of battery-electric cars declined by 9.5% to 130,757 units in November 2024.

07:52

Nuclearelectrica begins €1.9 billion Unit 1 refurbishment

Nuclearelectrica announced a €1.9 billion EPC contract with an international consortium to refurbish Unit 1 and extend its life by 30 years.

07:50

Renewables were 24.5% of EU energy in 2023

In 2023, renewable energy accounted for 24.5% of the EU's gross final energy consumption, marking a 1.4 percentage point increase compared to 2022.

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

07:30

MVM to acquire E.ON Energie Romania majority stake

MVM and E.ON have finalized an agreement for the sale and purchase of E.ON's energy retail and customer solutions business in Romania.

07:19

EU boosts offshore energy goals

EU countries have updated their goals for the deployment of offshore renewable energy up to 2050 in each of the EU's 5 sea basins, with intermediate objectives to be achieved by 2030 and 2040.

07:18

Tauron expands wind portfolio and sets 2035 goals

Tauron has inaugurated the Gamów wind farm in the Silesian province, its 14th onshore wind farm. Located in the Rudnik commune, the site includes 15 turbines with a total capacity of 33 MW.

Tuesday, 17 December, 2024

07:41

ABB and WorldGBC unite for green buildings in Europe

ABB's Smart Buildings Division has announced a strategic collaboration with the World Green Building Council's (WorldGBC) European Regional Network (ERN) to accelerate sustainable and energy-efficient building practices across Europe.

07:39

EU solar growth slows in 2024, threatening 2030 targets

SolarPower Europe (SPE) forecasts 65.5GW of solar PV additions in the EU for 2024, marking a significant slowdown compared to previous years.

07:38

Poland secures €9.4 billion in EU Recovery Funds

Poland has received €9.4 billion from the EU's National Recovery Plan (NRP) after fulfilling its second and third payment requests.

Monday, 16 December, 2024

20:00

EIB provides €243M million to ERG for EU renewables

EIB will provide €243 million in financing to leading independent clean wind and solar energy operator ERG Group to promote the development of renewable energy in Italy, France and Germany.

08:14

Enery secures €214 million for renewables in Romania

Enery has successfully secured a €214.45 million bank loan facility to drive the development and consolidation of its renewable energy projects in Romania.

08:12

EBRD grants €90 million loan for Engie Romania's wind park

EBRD has approved a €90 million loan for Engie Romania, part of France's Engie Group, to refinance the acquisition of an operational wind farm.

Friday, 13 December, 2024

12:37

Romania's photovoltaic energy production up 55%

In the first ten months of 2024, solar energy generated by photovoltaic installations reached 3.18 billion kWh, marking a 55.1% rise compared to the same period last year.

12:34

48% of EU new registrations are hybrid or electric

In 2023, 10.7 million new passenger cars were registered in the EU.

12:32

ABO Energy links 20 MW solar to Hungarian Grid

ABO Energy recently inaugurated a 20 megawatts solar farm in Hungary, after having connected it to the grid.

12:30

SPIE Energy Poland boosts energy transition

SPIE Energy Poland announced new projects at a time of major investment in Poland to support the energy transition.

Thursday, 12 December, 2024

21:00

EIB and Commerzbank strengthen Europe's wind industry

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is using again its €5 billion initiative to support manufacturers of wind-energy equipment in Europe by extending a €500 million counter-guarantee to Germany-based Commerzbank AG.

20:00

NEPI Rockcastle targets green energy by 2026

NEPI Rockcastle plans to transform its shopping centers in Romania into local energy hubs and fully meet their energy needs with green energy by the end of 2026.

Wednesday, 11 December, 2024

21:00

PPC Group expands into Italy with two new PV plants

PPC Group has entered the Italian renewable energy market with the launch of two photovoltaic (PV) plants boasting a combined installed capacity of 32 MW.

20:00

OX2 secures €73million for 100 MW solar farm in Poland

Renewables developer OX2 has secured €73 million in financing from Germany's Nord/LB, a leading energy transition bank, for the development of a 100 MW solar farm in Poland.

19:00

Stellantis and CATL to build LFP battery factory in Spain

Stellantis and CATL have finalized an agreement to establish a joint venture for the construction of a major lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery factory in Zaragoza, Spain.

Tuesday, 10 December, 2024

22:00

Canada backs Poland's nuclear energy transition

Canada has taken a significant step in supporting Poland's energy transition, with Export Development Canada (EDC) issuing a letter of intent to provide up €1.37 billion in financing for Poland's first nuclear power plant.

21:00

Hungary surpasses 2030 solar targets

The Ministry of Energy has announced a significant expansion in Hungary's solar power capacity.

20:00

EDP Renewables starts first stand-alone storage project in Europe

EDP Renewables has started the construction of its first stand-alone battery energy storage (BESS) project in Europe.

Monday, 9 December, 2024

07:42

EU approves €2.6 billion Estonian aid for offshore wind energy

The European Commission has approved a €2.6 billion Estonian scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy.

07:39

Hidroelectrica refurbishes Hydro Unit 5 at Stejaru HPP

Hidroelectrica has announced the completion of refurbishment works on Hydro Unit No. 5 (HA5) at the Stejaru Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Friday, 6 December, 2024

11:58

Romania and EBRD to boost renewable energy ties

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) intends to support the design and implementation of future renewable energy auctions in Romania.

11:57

Tauron Polska Energia launches 30-MW wind farm

Polish utility Tauron Polska Energia SA has inaugurated a 30-MW wind farm in Warblewo, located in the West Pomeranian province.

11:56

EDF Renewables expands battery storage portfolio in Poland

EDF Renewables has completed the acquisition of a second battery energy storage project in Poland, with a capacity of 120 MW.

Thursday, 5 December, 2024

08:22

EIT InnoEnergy trains 100,000 workers for battery industry

The InnoEnergy Skills Institute, a leading provider of training for Europe's sustainable energy workforce, has successfully trained 100,000 learners through its European Battery Alliance (EBA) Academy.

08:05

Poland advances green energy with new amendments

The Polish Parliament has adopted an amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Act, introducing substantial changes designed to foster the growth of green energy in the country.

08:03

EBRD raises stake in Estonian renewables firm Sunly

EBRD has increased its equity stake in Sunly, a renewable-energy developer and Independent Power Producer of power, with a €36 million investment.

Wednesday, 4 December, 2024

07:53

Mercedes-Benz Vans CEE and E.ON reshape EV charging in CEE

Mercedes-Benz Vans CEE is joining forces with energy solutions provider E.ON to transform the electric vehicle (EV) landscape across Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

07:49

TotalEnergies to buy renewables developer VSB for $1.65 billion

TotalEnergies announced its agreement to purchase VSB Group, a German renewable energy developer, for €1.57 billion from Swiss asset manager Partners Group.

07:47

Econergy secures €28 million loan to complete PV in Romania

Econergy Renewable Energy has announced that its subsidiary, Econergy UK, has secured €28 million in financing to support the development of the Iancu Jianu solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Romania.

Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

07:45

EU and EIB partner to boost battery investments

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a new partnership to support investments in the EU's battery manufacturing sector.

07:41

Poland's Climate Ministry and BGK unite for hydrogen investments

Poland's Ministry of Climate and Environment, in collaboration with the National Economy Bank (BGK), will advance hydrogen investments under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

07:38

EC launches €1.2 billion hydrogen auction for renewable projects

The European Commission (EC) has launched its second European Hydrogen Bank auction with a boosted budget of €1.2 billion to support Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) hydrogen production.

07:36

Alive Capital builds 26 MWp solar plant in Romania

Alive Capital, a renewable energy company in Romania, has commenced construction of a modern photovoltaic power plant in Nanov, Teleorman County.

Monday, 2 December, 2024

20:53

Europe faces demand for 200,000 wind workers in six years

Education and skills are pivotal to the success of Europe's Clean Industrial Deal, particularly in addressing the rapid expansion of the wind energy sector.

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