European Energy has received grid connection approvals for around 500 MW of solar and wind energy projects across, https://energycentral.com/ informs. These approvals bring the projects closer to the ready-to-build stage. The total development pipeline for European Energy Romania now exceeds 1.5 GW of solar and wind projects. European Energy is in working process to receive grid connection approvals for the remaining projects in the near future, which is an important step in project development, moving these initiatives closer to a ready-to-build stage. “We consider a very promising market. The upcoming auction for Contract for Difference outlined in the Romanian renewable energy support scheme, totalling five GW, will unlock the implementation of more wind and solar projects,” says Ioannis Kalapodas, Head of European Energy’s office. As of the end of 2023, has 11.7 GW of renewable energy capacity either built or which have grid connection approval, according to the . Renewable energy, as part of Romania’s Green Transition, offers numerous benefits, including cleaner and cheaper electricity for consumers. Additionally, it provides economic advantages for farmers and landowners, local businesses, communities, and citizens through increased tax revenue and new jobs in environmentally friendly investments. “Securing 500 MW of grid connection approvals is a step towards achieving a leading position in the market. can foster a new progressive stream of renewable energy development under the recently launched support scheme for Contracts for Difference,” says Thorvald Spanggaard, Executive Vice President and Head of at European Energy. European Energy estimates that hybrid projects, which include a mix of solar, wind, and battery storage technologies, could drive the development of renewable energy in . Another initiative that could spur this development is the establishment of clear regulations for guarantees of origin, which would stimulate corporate power purchase agreements in the country.
The government posted a deficit of RON 69.8 billion (EUR 13.8 billion) in the first half (H1) of 2025, 9.6% or RON 6.1 billion more compared to the same period last year, according to data published by the Ministry of Finance. In the second quarter (Q2) alone, however, the deficit narrowed by 5.9% y/y to […]
The Wrocław Baroque Ensemble, a resident ensemble of the National Forum of Music (Narodowe Forum Muzyki – NFM) in Poland, will present a series of concerts in Romania exploring rarely performed works from Polish composers. Since its establishment in 2012, the group has specialized in historically-informed performance of Polish Renaissance and Baroque music under the […]
Fewer and fewer Europeans strongly support democracy, according to a new poll by European Movement International and Savanta. Romania is among the countries with the lowest support for democracy, the same study showed. Published on Monday, July 28, the report highlights that people are disillusioned with democracy across Europe. Overall, only 36% are consistent supporters...
The Romanian delegation concluded its participation in the Balkan Senior Championships in Volos, Greece, with a total of 9 medals, out of which 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. The gold medals were won by athletes Rareş Toader in shot put (20.74 meters), Alin Firfirică in discus throw (63.15 meters), Alina Rotaru-Kottmann in long […]
Romanian locomotive manufacturer Softronic Craiova has signed a contract with RS Lease Slovakia for the delivery of two Transmontana locomotives, which will be produced in the Craiova plant and delivered in the first half of 2026. The six-axle electric locomotives are designed for the demands of heavy freight transport, but are also adaptable to other […]
The Romanian heavy metal band Trooper returns to Sala Palatului on February 28, 2026, with the show “Regeneza,” a journey through its entire discography, along with special guest Blaze Bayley, Iron Maiden’s vocalist from 1994–1999. The concert is a transformation and a return to the spiritual roots of the band, according to lead singer Alin […]
