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Tuesday, 10 December, 2024

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.

20:49

R.Power to power H&M with solar in Poland

Swedish fashion retailer H&M Group has entered a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Polish solar energy developer R.Power SA.

12:00

L'Oréal targets 100% recycled or bio-based plastic by 2030

In Romania, L'Oréal encourages people to choose larger sizes and refills while helping them understand how and where to recycle our packaging.

Friday, 29 November, 2024

07:37

Just 1 in 10 solar panel owners choose energy storage

Only one in ten individuals who installed photovoltaic systems in the first ten months of the year also opted for an energy storage solution.

07:24

EC greenlights €590 million for Bulgarian storage projects

The European Commission has approved a €590 million state aid scheme in Bulgaria to support investments in energy storage facilities, accelerating the country's transition to a net-zero economy.

07:10

PPC Energie and Romania's Ministry test solar energy storage

PPC Energie has implemented an integrated solution for electricity production using photovoltaic panels and battery storage on a residential building in Bucharest's Sector 6.

Thursday, 28 November, 2024

07:44

Nokian Tyres' new Oradea factory will use renewable energy

Nokian Tyres secured CO2 emission-free energy for its new tire factory in Romania through a contract with renewable energy provider Enery.

07:16

Poland's Hynfra to build €9.8 billion green energy plant in Egypt

The General Authority for Investment (GAFI) in Egypt has commissioned Polish energy company Hynfra to construct a green ammonia production facility.

Wednesday, 27 November, 2024

07:33

SPIE unveils ECONTROLplus for renewable energy in Poland

SPIE Energotest has developed an innovative ECONTROLplus system that enables comprehensive management and optimisation of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) installations, increasing their efficiency and reliability.

07:28

Poland commits €640 million to hydrogen for green transition

Poland has committed €640 million from its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO) to advance hydrogen technologies, marking a major step toward a greener economy.

07:23

Romania's Simtel launches energy storage solutions

Simtel will expand its portfolio by launching a new business line dedicated to energy storage systems.

Tuesday, 26 November, 2024

07:10

EBRD supports Autonom's sustainability-linked bond issuance

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will invest €9 million in a €30 million sustainability-linked bond issued by Autonom, a Romanian car leasing and rental company.

07:08

Monsson transfers 50MW solar park to NEPI Rockcastle

Monsson has completed the transfer of 100% ownership of a 50MW photovoltaic park in Chisinau-Cris, Arad County, to NEPI Rockcastle, which plans to begin construction in January 2025.

07:06

EIB Group secures €145 million for solar loans in Poland

The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG) signed its first synthetic securitization transaction backed by solar panel loans to private individuals in Poland with Inbank.

Monday, 25 November, 2024

21:00

EU and Beijing may set minimum price for Chinese EVs

EU and Chinese representatives will explore alternatives to the tariffs imposed on Chinese electric vehicles, including setting minimum prices for these vehicles in Europe.

19:00

MET Group acquires Comax France

MET Group has acquired a 100% stake in Comax France, a company specializing in combined heat and power (CHP) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

16:02

Danske Commodities' signs largest renewables deal in Poland

Danske Commodities has entered trading and balancing agreements for the Polish offshore wind projects Bałtyk 2 and 3, marking its largest renewables deal to date.

Friday, 22 November, 2024

08:31

PPC finalizes Evryo Group renewable acquisition in Romania

PPC has finalized the acquisition of Evryo Group's renewable energy portfolio in Romania.

07:11

CATL starts battery plant production in Hungary in 2025

CATL announced that its battery plant in Debrecen, Hungary, will begin production in 2025 as scheduled.

07:10

Lockheed Martin and Sinteza to build battery plant in Romania

Lockheed Martin and Romanian company Sinteza have signed a letter of intent to build a €50 million GridStar Flow battery factory in Oradea.

Thursday, 21 November, 2024

08:29

Poland's Orlen sets ambitious sustainability targets

Orlen has committed to driving the energy transition and a greener future.

08:27

EC approves €578 million aid for Romanian energy-intensive firms

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €578 million Romanian scheme to lower an electricity levy rate for energy-intensive companies

08:25

Mezzanine Partner launches Croatia's first "dark green" fund

Investment firm Mezzanine Partner has introduced the €100 million Energy Adria Fund, Croatia's first energy fund classified as "dark green".

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