Tag: energy (43 articles)

Industry   |   8 March, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Europe is looking for the magic solution to decarbonise

Europe is looking for the magic solution for decarbonization, simultaneously with ensuring energy security, although the year started with a strong feeling of optimism for the energy sector at the global level, says Radu Puiu, Financial Analyst at the brokerage house on international exchanges XTB Romania. Amid recent negative factors, many countries have had to resort to fossil fuels and delay the transition to green energy.

Industry   |   7 March, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Global carbon dioxide emissions hit new highs

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions hit a record high last year, even as more clean technologies such as solar power and electric vehicles helped limit the impact of increased coal and oil consumption, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Scientists warn that energy users around the world must dramatically reduce emissions to slow the ill effects of global warming.

Mobility   |   1 March, 2023 at 8:51 AM

Bucharest metro operator Metrorex buys renewable energy

The subway transport company from Bucharest, Metrorex, has launched a tender for the purchase of electricity for one year in the electronic public procurement system. It is advantageous who offers more energy from renewable sources.

Energy   |   21 February, 2023 at 12:22 PM

Enel X Romania adds more than 40 photovoltaic plants

Last year, Enel X Romania built for business customers more than 40 photovoltaic plants at the national level, an almost double number compared to the previous year. The photovoltaic plants have a total capacity of over 26 MWp and will contribute to the reduction of over 5,400 tons/year of carbon dioxide emissions.

Finance   |   15 February, 2023 at 12:53 PM

Enel launches a €1.5 billion Sustainability-Linked Bond

Enel launches a dual-tranche 1.5 billion euro “Sustainability-Linked Bond” in the Eurobond market, the world's first public issuance coupling EU taxonomy with United Nations sustainable development goals, also including full decarbonization targets.

Regulation   |   7 February, 2023 at 2:54 PM

WorldGBC calls for ambitious climate action in the EU

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), the coalition representing over 5,000 organizations from across the building value chain, has asked Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to back amendments to the Energy Performance of Building Directive.

Energy   |   6 February, 2023 at 11:42 AM

Property investments in clean energy accelerate

As the European Union has proposed the move towards zero-emission buildings by 2030, a significant portion of the energy consumption of these projects should be covered by energy from renewable sources.

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