Business | 29 May, 2024 at 10:00 AM
EBRD invests in Premier Energy to boost renewable energy in Romania
EBRD purchased 11% of the shares offered during Premier Energy's initial public offering (IPO), investing €15.5 million.
EBRD purchased 11% of the shares offered during Premier Energy's initial public offering (IPO), investing €15.5 million.
The European Commission has approved the fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) under EU State aid rules to support research within the hydrogen value chain.
Renovatio Solar has installed 650 photovoltaic panels on the ANA Hotels and Crowne Plaza buildings in Bucharest.
Despite Beijing's focus on self-reliance in its energy policy, it is expected that most oil and gas will still be imported in 2050.
The European Commission has approved a €4 billion French State aid scheme designed to support the decarbonization of the manufacturing sector.
Amazon will enable 12 new renewable energy projects in Spain, with a combined capacity of 596 MW.
Europe will need to modernize its distribution grids to enable widespread electrification of transport, heating, and industry.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) financed a 10 MW solar power plant in the Feriana region, Tunisia.
Over 46% of homeowners are considering upgrading their heating systems to more energy-efficient ones, while close to 77% are contemplating investing in renewable energy.
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EBRD has allocated a €15 million loan to Photon Energy NV (Photon), a prominent regional producer of renewable energy, to bolster its operations in Romania and Poland.
The European Commission has introduced a series of updated recommendations and guidance documents to refine and expedite permitting procedures and auctions for renewables.
Helios & Wind Energy has received approval to construct 31 wind turbines with a total capacity of 186 MW/hour in Romania.
Over the next five years, OMV Petrom plans to provide approximately 800 GWh of renewable energy to all Saint-Gobain facilities in Romania.
The Italian group Alerion announced the completion of two new photovoltaic plants in Romania, where it has also begun production.
Last year marked a significant milestone as renewable energy surpassed 30% of the world's electricity generation for the first time.
Addressing climate change is a fundamental aspect of our long-term growth strategy and our commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all our operations by 2050.
This five-year pact maps out strategies for developing more than 10.5 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity.
RWE has commenced the development of its inaugural solar facility in Italy. The completion of the project is slated for the year's end.
Eurostar has committed to power its trains entirely with renewable energy by 2030.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
