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Wednesday, 10 April, 2024

08:00

Transelectrica signs €56 million contract for PV investments and data centre

The investment initiative primarily involves the installation of photovoltaic plants and storage facilities across 29 electrical energy stations.

07:00

Teilor Holding publishes first sustainability report

This marks a significant step in the group's dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

Tuesday, 9 April, 2024

09:00

10 myths about hydrogen energy in Romania

Romania has developed its strategic document in response to the EU Hydrogen Strategy.

08:00

EC approves Slovakia's €267 million support package for Volvo Cars

The European Commission has approved Slovakia's €267 million support package for Volvo Cars, deeming it compliant with EU State aid regulations.

07:00

Romania's low electricity consumption: a key challenge in green transition

Romania will need to increase this consumption at the expense of fossil fuels such as gas or wood to transition to a green economy.

Monday, 8 April, 2024

10:00

EU and global partners to enhance sustainable collaboration on critical materials

This platform will facilitate cooperation concerning critical raw materials (CRMs) crucial for global green and digital transitions.

08:20

Circularity's the new megatrend, but ensuring consistent transformations is key

While circularity has surged into the mainstream, earning the status of a "megatrend," data paints a contrasting picture.

08:00

EC approves €350 million German aid for renewable hydrogen production

The European Commission has approved a €350 million German initiative aimed at supporting the production of renewable hydrogen.

07:00

Allsys Group shifts focus toward installation of PV parks in Romania

The two companies installed a 1,409 KW solar system at Shopping City Piatra Neamţ and a 450 KW solar system at Selgros Craiova last year.

06:00

NGO Green Revolution launches urban sustainability concept in Bucharest

The Green Revolution Association, in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Romania and Mastercard, proposes an innovative solution to the sustainability infrastructure issue.

Friday, 5 April, 2024

09:00

2023 ETS emissions see major drop due to renewable energy boost

Last year's emissions under the EU's Emission Trading System (ETS) show the most significant annual emissions reductions since the ETS was launched in 2005.

08:00

Romanian Government launches €3 billion renewable energy aid scheme

In March, the European Commission approved a scheme to support onshore wind and photovoltaic solar installations.

07:00

BRD and IFC to boost sustainable finance in Romania

BRD Groupe Societe Generale and IFC, a World Bank Group member, have finalized a synthetic significant risk transfer (SRT) deal.

Thursday, 4 April, 2024

09:30

Romania to match Spain in renewable energy production within the next five years

Romania has the capacity and all the resources to transition rapidly to renewable energy and become a 100% green country.

09:00

Deloitte study shows transition to circular economy slowed globally in 2023

The majority of raw materials entering economies are still derived from virgin sources.

08:00

EU opens investigations into Romanian photovoltaic park

The Commission will scrutinize whether certain economic entities gained an unfair advantage in securing public contracts within the EU.

07:00

Study shows that global wind power production is very predictable

This observation illustrates that the wind resource is very stable from one year to another at a global scale whereas, the annual production can vary within a 25 % range.

Wednesday, 3 April, 2024

09:00

EC approves €1 billion Greek state aid for renewable energy projects

The European Commission has granted approval for Greek measures totaling €1 billion aimed at supporting two initiatives for the generation and storage of renewable energy.

08:00

ProCredit Bank Romania finances 2 renewable energy projects

ProCredit Bank Romania announced the granting of a total financing of €3.4 million to the group of companies 3D Steel Design & Construct and Hansarom Management & Consulting.

07:00

Romania to invest €6 billion to reduce energy and transportation poverty

Romania will be one of the largest beneficiaries of the Social Climate Fund, which will create a significant opportunity to reduce the energy poverty rate nationally.

Tuesday, 2 April, 2024

09:00

Romanian Government launches national tour to promote circular economy

The Prime Minister's Chancellery announced the start of a national tour of regional conferences within the Circulario accelerator.

08:00

Kaufland Romania launches new recycling guide

The initiative aims to promote separate waste collection through an innovative and creative approach, exploring the various types of Romanians who recycle.

07:00

RetuRO opens third beverage packaging collection center in Brasov

The annual processing capacity of the center in Brasov exceeds 240 million packages.

Monday, 1 April, 2024

23:00

Mercedes-Benz to test solar-powered energy battery at Rastatt Factory

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its intention to initiate testing of an 11-megawatt-hour system at its Rastatt car factory in Germany, commencing in 2025.

23:00

Romania to achieve approximately 200,000 prosumers by end-2024

This trend suggests a growing interest among Romanians and companies in adopting this energy efficiency measure.

23:00

Romania reaches 20% collection rate for GRS packaging

The collection rate via the Guarantee-Return System (GRS) has surged dramatically this year due to excellent traceability.

23:00

Romania's electrified car sales target 50% market share by 2027

Romania faces a shortage of charging stations, but increasing EV adoption highlights growing demand.

Friday, 29 March, 2024

09:00

Romania's Antibiotice Iasi inaugurates 2.5 MW photovoltaic facility

Antibiotice Iasi has inaugurated a 2.5 MW photovoltaic facility, a project funded by the Romanian Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).

08:00

EBRD and Erste greenlight funding for new windfarm in Serbia

EBRD has approved a financing package totaling €91.4 million for the establishment of a new wind farm in Serbia.

07:00

Kaufland Romania launches service dedicated to charging electric cars

Kaufland Romania has launched a project through which Kaufland Card owners with electric cars have the possibility to charge their vehicles at one of the charging stations.

Thursday, 28 March, 2024

09:00

Two French companies partner to develop green hydrogen refueling solutions

French cruise ship company Ponant and French startup Farwind Energy have signed an agreement for refueling ships using renewable hydrogen.

08:00

TotalEnergies publishes Sustainability & Climate Progress Report

TotalEnergies announced its Sustainability & Climate – 2024 Progress Report, in line with the pledge made by the Board of Directors in 2020.

07:00

EC approves €900 million French state aid for renewable hydrogen

EC has given the green light to a €900 million French initiative aimed at bolstering companies investing in biomass and renewable hydrogen for energy and fuel production.

Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

09:00

ESG plays a significant role in real estate decisions

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are no longer mere trends or buzzwords; they are rapidly becoming the norm in the Romanian real estate market, according to a Colliers report.

08:00

EU Council adopts strategy on critical raw materials act

The European Council has officially ratified the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), marking the culmination of the decision-making process.

07:00

Greece's PPC completes purchase of Lukoil's 84 MW wind farm in Romania

Public Power Corp (PPC), based in Greece, has completed the acquisition of the 84 MW wind farm owned by Lukoil in Romania.

Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

09:00

EU Taxonomy: Study shows top 15% criteria for international real estate

VDPResearch and Drees & Sommer introduced a set of criteria that real estate properties need to fulfill to be considered part of the top 15% EU Taxonomy.

08:00

Poland's R.Power Poles acquires 200 MW PV projects in Romania

R.Power secured a portfolio of over 200 MWp in Romania, along with grid connection permits, and an additional 1 GWp in the developmental pipeline.

07:00

Romania's Simtel obtains €12.2 million funding to build 52 MW PV park

Simtel Team has obtained non-refundable financing of €12.2 million for the construction of the Giurgiu photovoltaic power plant.

Monday, 25 March, 2024

09:00

EBRD and EU to invest €500,000 to support new green technologies

EBRD and EU have allocated nearly €500,000 in grants to ten Ukrainian firms, aimed at fostering the development and implementation of innovative, climate-friendly technologies.

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