Energy production in photovoltaic solar power plants amounted to 2.57 billion kWh in the first eight months of this year, up 60.5% compared to the same period last year, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Monday.The figures for solar energy produced in photovoltaic installations include prosumers.On the other hand, output from wind power plants totaled 4.10 billion kWh, down 16.9% (835.9 million kWh) compared to the January-August 2023 period.Production from hydropower plants amounted to 10.59 billion kWh, down 24.7% (3.48 billion kWh), and production from nuclear power plants amounted to 7 billion kWh, dropping 4.2% (308.1 million kWh).Production from thermal power stations amounted to 11.37 billion kWh, up 1.1% (127.8 million kWh).In the first eight months of the year, domestic energy production amounted to 11.33 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), down 644,700 toe (-5.4%) compared to the same period last year, while imports amounted to 10.02 million toe, up 85,200 toe (+0.9%).Primary energy resources diminished 2.6% to 21.35 million toe and electricity resources decreased 0.9% to 43.99 billion kWh.Final electricity consumption in this period was 33.56 billion kWh, 1.4% higher than in the first eight months of 2023. Final electricity consumption in the economy increased 1.1%, population consumption increased 2.9% and public lighting decreased 3.4%.Own technological consumption in grids and stations amounted to 3.26 billion kWh, down 134.1 million kWh.Electricity exports amounted to 7.17 billion kWh, down 9.2% (725.8 million kWh).
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
