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Thursday, 7 March, 2024

07:00

Romania's Romsilva to regenerate 12,000 ha this year

Romsilva will plant approximately 26 million forest seedlings and will regenerate 12,087 hectares in the state-owned forest fund during the two reforestation campaigns.

Wednesday, 6 March, 2024

08:00

EU makes significant strides towards achieving 2030 wind energy target

The EU is making significant strides toward achieving its wind energy target for 2030, largely attributed to improvements in permitting processes and increased investments.

07:30

Romanian businesses can receive up to €8.4 million to build recycling plants

Romanian businesses operating following national waste recycling legislation can receive up to €8.4 million to build a recycling plant.

07:00

EU reaches deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging

The Parliament and Council have reached a preliminary agreement on revised regulations aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging, and promoting the circular economy.

Tuesday, 5 March, 2024

08:20

EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group back solar energy in Poland

EBRD and French asset manager Eiffel Investment Group supported solar energy development in Poland.

08:00

Romania's Simtel acquires company developing PV park in Bihor

The company estimates that the project will be fully completed within six months.

07:00

EU can't afford to close borders to PV imports from China

The European Union announced that it cannot afford to restrict the import of photovoltaic panels despite challenges faced by European producers in the industry.

Monday, 4 March, 2024

08:30

IFC invests €150 million in green logistics in Bulgaria and Romania

This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to top-tier logistics infrastructure in both nations while contributing to Europe's transition towards sustainability.

08:00

EU announces €1 billion programme for electric vehicle charging

€1 billion is available for the installation of alternative fuel supply infrastructure for road, sea, air, and inland waterway transport.

07:00

Eurowind Energy to complete €47 million PV park by mid-year in Romania

The company Teiuș.Solar, part of the Danish group Eurowind Energy, announced the launch of the project Teiuș Photovoltaic Park.

Friday, 1 March, 2024

10:00

Swedish company OX2 to develop four wind projects in Romania

Construction will start in the first part of 2024, with the aim for the wind farm to become operational by the end of 2025.

08:00

Romania surpasses 18 million packages recycled through Deposit-Return System

Over 18 million packages have been collected in February through the Deposit-Return System.

07:00

Town hall of Vaslui to acces EU funds for PV park

The construction of a photovoltaic park in Brodoc is envisioned, covering an area of 30 hectares, with an expected annual output of approximately 2,357 MW/h.

Thursday, 29 February, 2024

09:00

Share of renewables in heating and cooling surges to 25% EU-wide

Sweden led the way when it came to renewables in heating and cooling, with a 69.3% share, followed by Estonia (65.4%).

08:00

Skanska introduces ESG+ office package

Skanska introduced its ESG+ office package, responding to evolving market dynamics and EU regulations.

07:00

Romanians to access up to €402 million in PV funding in 2024

Romania's "Photovoltaic Green House" program is to have a budget of €402 million in 2024.

Wednesday, 28 February, 2024

10:00

2023 data shows there are over 110,000 prosumers in Romania

Romania had 110,355 prosumers by the end of 2023, with an installed capacity of 1,442 MW.

08:00

Six sectors fuel CO2 emissions through energy consumption

Six sectors were responsible for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from energy consumption, namely agriculture and fisheries, buildings, electricity, industry, and transportation.

07:00

Romania's Electrocentrale Borzesti starts PV energy production

Renovatio is set to finalize the photovoltaic project at Electrocentrale Borzesti by the end of April 2024, with a planned installed capacity of 50 MW.

Tuesday, 27 February, 2024

08:00

Romania's Hidroelectrica plans to expand renewable energy capacity

The overarching goal is for Hidroelectrica to emerge as a leading force and pivotal player in Romania's energy transition.

07:30

EBRD backs green expansion of top retailer in North Macedonia

EBRD has approved a €6 million loan for KAM, a leading food retailer in North Macedonia.

07:00

OMV Petrom signs financing contracts for green hydrogen in Romania

These contracts have been signed with the Ministry of Energy and involve a maximum funding of €50 million, while the total investment is around €140 million.

Monday, 26 February, 2024

15:00

RetuRO hopes to change Romania's culture of recycling

Together with the RetuRO center in Bontida, RetuRO will process approximately one billion beverage packages annually.

09:00

Study shows Romania's potential to strengthen its energy independence

Romania has had the opportunity to solidify its energy independence and transition into a net energy exporter.

08:00

Romania ranks low in workplace gender equality among EU countries

At the top of the ranking are Finland, Portugal, and France. Meanwhile, Hungary was named the worst country in the EU for gender equality in the workplace.

07:00

Meyer Burger to close German photovoltaic plant in March

Swiss solar energy firm Meyer Burger announced the closing of its photovoltaic plant near Dresden in eastern Germany.

Friday, 23 February, 2024

10:00

Douglas releases sustainability report for 2022/23

Douglas' sustainability strategy is part of the company's "Let it Bloom - DOUGLAS 2026" strategy, focused on accelerating growth through an omnichannel business model.

08:00

Over 250 investors show interest in Romania's first green bond issuance

The total value of the €4 billion bond issuance had a final subscription of over €14.8 billion.

07:00

Romanian companies to implement sustainable reporting practices in 2025

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), officially known as Directive (EU) 2022/2464, has been incorporated into Romanian legislation.

Thursday, 22 February, 2024

10:00

Romanian's Oltenia Water Company starts green energy production in Facai

This is a first step, as the ultimate goal is to transform the plant into a zero-energy and zero-greenhouse gas emission platform.

08:00

Transelectrica signs financing contract for Mostistea station refurbishment

This investment is crucial for mitigating environmental impacts and facilitating the transition to a sustainable energy framework.

07:00

2022 data shows 41% share of renewables in EU electricity generation

Wind and hydropower collectively accounted for over two-thirds of the total renewable electricity generated (37.5% and 29.9% respectively).

Wednesday, 21 February, 2024

09:00

EU agrees on carbon removal certification framework

The voluntary framework is intended to facilitate and speed up the deployment of high-quality carbon removal and soil emission reduction activities in the EU.

08:00

Romania assigns €418 million in grants for power distribution grid upgrades

These funds are allocated for grid expansion and modernization projects valued at a total of €645.7 million.

07:00

BayWa r.e. to acquire 44.5 MW solar project in Romania

BayWa r.e. is set to acquire the Poarta Albă solar park project in Romania in 2024, originally developed by HVAC Systems.

Tuesday, 20 February, 2024

23:00

EU approves up to €6.9 billion of state aid for hydrogen infrastructure

This initiative aims to attract an additional € 5.4 billion in private investments.

23:00

Electric cars to reach 29% market share in Romania in 2024

Within this segment, fully electric cars will have a 12.7% market share, equivalent to a 24.7% jump in registrations compared to the previous year.

23:00

Silcotub to build 19.8 MW PV park in Calarasi in 2024

The project implementation period is 12 months, from December 2023 to December 2024.

02:00

Leroy Merlin Romania to no longer sell halogen bulbs from May 2024

Leroy Merlin Romania will cease the sale of halogen bulbs, offering exclusively LED products, starting from May 2024.

Monday, 19 February, 2024

23:00

Romanians return 2 milion packages through Guarantee-Return System

The Ministry of Environment announced that more than 2 million packages were returned by consumers.

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