Real estate |
26 May, 2023 at 10:30 AM
The schools in Vrancea will be equipped with photovoltaic panels. The Minister of Investments and European Projects, Marcel Boloș, and the President of the Vrancea County Council, Cătălin Toma, signed the contract worth a total of €1.2 million for the production of green energy in the county. The contract will finance the project "Investments in electricity production capacities for own consumption at the level of Vrancea County". The project is financed by the Large Infrastructure Operational Program 2014-2020.
Real estate |
22 May, 2023 at 5:38 PM
Drobeta Turnu Severin Emergency County Hospital becomes energy efficient, by installing monocrystalline photovoltaic panels. The Mehedinți County Council announces that an important part of the modernization and energy efficiency project of the hospital's main building is the thermal efficiency of the building together with alternative energy sources that will ensure both patient comfort and lower costs for the maintenance of the medical unit.
Energy |
22 May, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Romania requests, through the RePowerEU mechanism, substantial European funds for subsidizing the installation of photovoltaic panels for natural persons. It is about €400 million, the amount that could be included in some kind of complementary program to the program of the Environmental Fund Administration for the installation of photovoltaic panels on residential homes.
Energy |
19 May, 2023 at 8:30 AM
A photovoltaic park with an installed power greater than that of a Cernavodă nuclear reactor will be built in Romania, which reflects the appetite of investors to become players in this market again. George-Sergiu Niculescu, president of the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), says that when he arrived at ANRE's management, he saw a request for authorization to establish a photovoltaic park of approximately 1,050 MW.
Energy |
18 May, 2023 at 9:30 AM
7 out of 10 Romanians who install photovoltaic systems are from urban areas. Also, RON35,000 (€7,000) is the average value of the projects implemented and in the process of implementation, shows a study by the company Ensys, a supplier of turnkey photovoltaic systems in Romania. It shows that the amortization period of a photovoltaic system is 2-7 years. The study shows that 7 out of 10 Romanians who install photovoltaic systems are from the urban environment, and 8 out of 10 customers who install photovoltaic systems are men.
Energy |
17 May, 2023 at 2:30 PM
The potential of the green energy market (solar panels, heat pumps, insulation) is estimated at over €30 billion by the year 2040. The consulting company McKinsey & Company Romania shows that Romania's transition to green energy represents a financing opportunity for banks of €20 billion.
Real estate |
15 May, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Romanians who want photovoltaic panels can apply for the Casa Verde Photovoltaic Program, starting on May 19. The application submission period for natural persons is May 19 - June 26. The total budget allocated to the program is RON2 billion (€400 million) and the subsidy is a maximum of RON20,000 (€4,000); on the other hand, the beneficiaries must contribute at least RON2,000 (€400).
Energy |
28 April, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Photon Energy Group put into operation three photovoltaic power plants near Calafat, in Dolj County. The solar parks cover 10.2 hectares of land and are equipped with approximately 10,800 solar panels.
Energy |
28 April, 2023 at 8:42 AM
OMV Petrom has reduced carbon intensity by 11% compared to 2019 and its overarching ambition is to achieve a 30% reduction by 2030 compared to 2019. OMV Petrom is planning to have photovoltaic panels installed in 50% of the group filling station network by 2025.
Energy |
26 April, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Sunflower Hundred invests over €100 million in a solar panel factory in Dâmbovița. The factory will be partially built with European funds, and production could start by the end of 2025. The solar panels will have a maximum power of 600 and 410 W, respectively.
Energy |
24 April, 2023 at 5:35 PM
Restart Energy installed an 800 kW photovoltaic system for Rekord, a shoe manufacturer from Alba. The company will install another 300 kW for the same company. The company will eventually cover 80% of its own energy consumption.
Energy |
19 April, 2023 at 3:00 PM
At least 10,000 photovoltaic systems could be installed every month in Romania, says the Minister of Environment, Water and Forests, Tanczos Barna. In Romania, 3 million houses are registered. According to the minister, the issue of smart meters is a challenge, because it happened that inappropriate meters were ordered.
Energy |
10 April, 2023 at 3:05 PM
The company Eco Partnersheep Insulation SRL, belonging to investors from Olt county, will invest over RON182 million (€36.4 million) in the largest wool processing factory in Europe. This will produce sound- and thermal-insulating wool products and will contribute to reducing the negative effects of climate change.
Real estate |
6 April, 2023 at 3:30 PM
The Doraly Expo Market commercial park is investing €2.1 million in energy efficiency solutions, by installing photovoltaic power plants, and charging stations for electric cars and replacing all lighting fixtures with LEDs. The photovoltaic panels will produce approximately 2,700 MWh of green energy annually, representing approximately 50% of the energy consumed.
Energy |
6 April, 2023 at 12:01 PM
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) is installing €400,000 in solar panels. This investment will contribute to increasing energy efficiency. FRF wants to contribute to the reduction of direct and indirect carbon emissions at the events we organize by up to 50% by 2030.
Business |
5 April, 2023 at 2:03 PM
Businessman Metin Doğan is investing over €60 million in the largest golf resort in Romania, the first stage of the project to be completed this year. The buildings will be equipped with solar panels. The complex will also include a country club and a 5-star residential complex, as well as exclusive facilities.
Energy |
31 March, 2023 at 10:03 AM
Investments in renewable energy technologies reached a record of $1.3 trillion last year, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. The world needs around $35 trillion for transition technology by 2030, says IRENA. Renewable energy deployment must grow from around 3,000 GW annually today to over 10,000 GW in 2030.
Energy |
29 March, 2023 at 6:14 PM
The manufacturer of paving stones and curbs Symmetrica will invest, until the end of this year, more than €6 million in the development of photovoltaic panel parks in 8 of its factories. The company will thus ensure a large part of its own consumption. Photovoltaic parks will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 270,000 kg per year.
Business |
29 March, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Over 80% of Kaufland's suppliers are from Romania, and this percentage is growing year by year, says Valer Hancaș, Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs, Kaufland Romania.
Energy |
27 March, 2023 at 8:28 AM
Electrica bought the company Sunwind Energy, which develops the photovoltaic project "Satu Mare 2", with an installed capacity of 27 MW. The project is located near Botiz commune, Satu Mare county. Also, on February 6, 2023, Electrica announced the completion of the acquisition of the company Green Energy Consultancy & Investments, which develops the "Vulturu" photovoltaic project.
