Econergy, an investor, developer and operator in renewable energy projects across Europe, has announced the completion of an acquisition from Portland Trust of a ready-to-build 155MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Arges county, Romania with Nofar Energy. The total investment in the R?te?ti solar project will be €100m and will see Econergy and Nofar Energy acquire a 50% stake each in the project from Portland Trust. Econergy will also provide the management services, including EPC and O&M negotiations, construction management and PPA and project finance management. Once operational, Econergy shall also provide a long-term Asset Management service. The 155MW project will be the largest solar plant in Romania and will form part of Econergy’s 1.5GW solar pipeline under development in the country and part of its 6GW pipeline in Europe. The project has received all its required permits and construction is due to start in Q4 2021, with commercial operations expected to begin in Q4 2022. Upon completion the project is expected to provide power for up to 100,000 homes and will mitigate 168,000 tonnes of CO2, further supporting Romania’s decarbonisation target of securing over 30% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. Eyal Podhorzer, CEO of Econergy said: “Econergy are pleased to be leading the development and construction of the largest solar PV project in Romania. Solar is a core technology for Econergy and will form a key part of our strategy to develop renewable energy projects across Europe in the coming months. Romania represents a key target geography for Econergy, and this acquisition builds on our reputation as a leading developer in the Romanian solar market with strong local development, management, and engineering specialisms.Part of our forward-looking strategy will involve continuing to invest in clean energy projects in markets such as Romania where changes to the regulations allow the industry to expand via PPAs, diversification of services to the grid and the introduction of other renewable energy technologies.”
The latest study conducted by Coface Romania revealed that 7,274 new insolvency proceedings were opened in 2024, compared to 6,650 in 2023, marking a 9.38% increase. Among companies with a turnover above EUR 5 million, there was a 75% rise in insolvencies last year. Denied payment instruments have increased both in value (+30%) and number […]
The Parliament has voted in favor of the new bill permitting the Romanian Army to shoot down drones that fly unauthorized in Romania’s airspace. The legislation now moves to acting president Ilie Bolojan for promulgation. Last week, the Chamber of Deputies approved the law as the first chamber to be consulted, followed by final approval […]
Garanti BBVA has granted a EUR 7.5 million loan to MG Tec Industry SRL, the leading Romanian producer of paper tissues. The financing benefits from a state guarantee issued by Exim Banca Românească, covering up to 75% of the loan value. Garanti BBVA and MG TEC Industry share a commitment to sustainability, with MG Tec […]
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), Romania’s leading green developer of residential,...
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who are being investigated on several charges related to human trafficking and other offenses, left Romania in the early hours of Thursday, February 27, according to media reports. They are reportedly heading to the US by private jet. According to
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), Romania’s leading green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate, recorded a preliminary turnover of 285.5 million euros in 2024, gross profit of 88.6 million euros, while the net profit for the year stood at 76.7 million euros. “Over the past five years, One United Properties has transformed from […]
