Industry | 13 November, 2024 at 7:25 AM
IEA: solar energy to outshine traditional sources
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its October 2024 report, outlining a promising future for photovoltaic (PV) solar energy.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its October 2024 report, outlining a promising future for photovoltaic (PV) solar energy.
Eurowind Energy has achieved a significant milestone by installing the first wind turbine at its Pecineaga wind farm in Constanța County, Romania.
Polish renewable energy company Grenevia has secured a significant loan from the Polish Development Fund to fuel its solar energy expansion.
The Solar Energy division of Visual Fan announced the signing of a contract with Austrotherm for the development of a photovoltaic park with a capacity of approximately 999.90 kWp.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production reached 2.57 billion kWh in the first eight months of this year, representing a 60.5% increase compared to the same period last year.
MET Group inaugurated its second solar power plant in the Eastern Hungarian town of Kaba.
The Turkish company Smart Solar Technologies will build a factory in Bulgaria for the production of solar cells and panels.
In 2022, hard coal for the first time was overtaken by solar energy in electricity generation in the EU.
PPC announced that it has entered into a binding agreement with Evryo Group, owned by funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management, to acquire their renewable energy generation portfolio in Romania.
Restart Energy has completed the construction and installation of a photovoltaic project for Dip&Gip, totaling more than €200,000.
Ember estimates that 20% of global electricity generation across midday peaks on the solstice today will come from solar and in the entire month of June.
Renovatio Solar has installed 650 photovoltaic panels on the ANA Hotels and Crowne Plaza buildings in Bucharest.
Amazon will enable 12 new renewable energy projects in Spain, with a combined capacity of 596 MW.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has come into effect, marking a significant step in the EU's energy strategy.
Visual Fan announced the completion of a new photovoltaic project. This consisted of designing and implementing five photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of 1.3 MW.
EBRD and French asset manager Eiffel Investment Group supported solar energy development in Poland.
The Ministry of Energy is preparing two major projects in the field of green energy, with a total value of over €800 million, financed from the Modernization Fund.
Romania has signed the accession to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a strong commitment of the Romanian government to support and promote solar energy as the main source of clean and sustainable energy.
From November 5, 2023, farmers and processors can submit projects for the realization of new capacities to produce electricity from solar or wind sources in the agricultural sector, land improvements, and the food industry.
People are no longer throwing away their phones when they break and prefer to repair them, says Irina Mincinopschi, General Manager of Depanero. She talked to Green Forum about the company's strategy in the area of sustainability, the types of CSR projects that the company supports, and the advantages of using solar energy. Many electronic products nearing the end of their life, like computers, TVs, printers, refrigerators, etc., can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Irina Mincinopschi also says that, in 2022, the company reached a volume of 5 million repairs carried out.
Lidl Romania aims to contribute to the development of sustainable local agriculture by promoting organic farming and regenerative farming practices, which contribute to soil health and biodiversity conservation.
The financing is for a logistics center in Bydgoszcz developed for a leading e-commerce firm.
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of IKEA owner Ingka Group, has acquired the 62 MW Wysoka wind farm in Poland from OX2.
Electrica's shareholders have approved the issuance of green bonds, supporting the company's strategy for energy transition and sustainable development, with a cap of up to €500 million.
Polish energy company Tauron Polska Energia SA has recently commissioned its 58.5 MW wind farm in Mierzyn, West Pomeranian province.
