Romania
Strengthening Energy Ties – Romanian Section of the Power Line to Serbia Commissioned
At the beginning of the year, a meeting was held in Athens between the energy ministers of Romania and Serbia to discuss opportunities for enhancing cooperation in the energy sector. The discussions emphasized the importance of regional connectivity in the…
Romania Inaugurates New Solar Park with Energy Storage System
In Sărmășag, Sălaj County, the “Sărmășag” solar park has been officially inaugurated, marking a significant step in Romania’s energy transition. The new solar facility, with an installed capacity of 51.4 MW, also includes an advanced battery energy storage system with…
Romania Nearing the Adoption of a New Investment Program “Green Energy” 2024-2030
The Ministry of Energy of Romania has launched a public consultation on the draft emergency ordinance for the national investment program “Green Energy,” aimed at supporting administrative-territorial units and operators in centralized heating systems. The program will be implemented from…
Backing Romania’s Green Ambition with 110 Million Euros Finance Package
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Raiffeisen Bank International are providing a 110 million euros financing package to build and operate two solar photovoltaic power plants in south-eastern Romania, with a total installed capacity of around 300…
EBRD is Supporting Renewable Investments in Romania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending over 46 million euros as part of a 93 million euros financing package to build and operate a 102 MW onshore wind farm in Romania. Urleasca Wind Farm, which will…
Romania adopts offshore wind law
The Romanian Parliament adopts the country’s first Offshore Wind Energy Law. This bill comes at a time when the country needs to assert its energy independence and resilience. The deployment of its offshore wind energy resources can play a big…
What is the Sun Tax and Why Some Countries “Punish” Their Prosumers?
There should be no obstacles for those who want to invest in renewable energy sources on the way to decarbonization of the energy sector. And yet, by introducing the so-called “sun tax”, certain countries discourage their current and future consumers…