Nokian Tyres has started construction work on its new tyre factory in Romania, the first unit with zero CO2 emissions in the tyre industry. The total value of the Oradea investment is estimated at approximately €650 million, which makes it one of the largest investments in Romania in recent years. The factory will employ 500 people.
Schneider Electric is investing €40 million in a new smart factory in Hungary. The factory will be net zero. Geothermal energy and rooftop solar will power the site, and Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure energy management solutions will maximize its energy efficiency.
Romania is increasingly positioning itself as a promising destination for green investments, with several sectors showing strong potential.
Polski Holding Nieruchomości (PHN) has secured €8 million in preferential financing from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management for an 18 MW photovoltaic (PV) installation.
Romania's prosumer sector is booming, with installed capacity reaching 2.44 GW at the end of January—an impressive 63% increase compared to the same time last year.
Polish firm Węglokoks has secured €11.63 million in funding to develop a photovoltaic (PV) farm and an energy storage facility.
The Polish government has submitted to parliament a long-awaited draft amendment to the legislation governing onshore wind farm investments.
