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.
SPIE Energy Poland announced new projects at a time of major investment in Poland to support the energy transition.
EU countries have updated their goals for the deployment of offshore renewable energy up to 2050 in each of the EU's 5 sea basins, with intermediate objectives to be achieved by 2030 and 2040.
Tauron has inaugurated the Gamów wind farm in the Silesian province, its 14th onshore wind farm. Located in the Rudnik commune, the site includes 15 turbines with a total capacity of 33 MW.
MVM and E.ON have finalized an agreement for the sale and purchase of E.ON's energy retail and customer solutions business in Romania.
ABB's Smart Buildings Division has announced a strategic collaboration with the World Green Building Council's (WorldGBC) European Regional Network (ERN) to accelerate sustainable and energy-efficient building practices across Europe.
