Wind and solar energy cannot be used at full capacity without a smart electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, which will lead to low profitability and a higher price for consumers, said Corneliu Bodea, president of the Romanian Energy Center (CRE) and CEO of Adrem, within the "New technologies in energy" project. "A sound policy for the development of a country's energy infrastructure should be approached in an integrated, predictable and coherent manner, with clear, time-appropriate, achievable and relevant objectives. Moreover, the holistic approach should be competent and legislatively aligned in all primary or secondary regulations. Unfortunately, the National Energy Strategy and the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan cannot be said "to be guilty" of such an approach. I believe that an urgent review of all specific legislation, in the sense of building a new coherent package from scratch, should be the first priority. The extended patchwork and differentiated approaches between the relevant institutions have brought Romania to a place where the lack of a unitary and clear policy will turn into a reduced appetite for investments for major projects," says Bodea."In Romania, I have the courage to declare that the level of network intelligence is on one of the last places in the EU, maybe even on the last. This reality will delay and render inefficient the adoption of renewable technology when we talk about targets above 30 percent in such generation technologies and will make the target of over 50 percent that we have in front of us impossible. I believe that we have time to recover, provided that the efforts of the experts and the will of the politicians are available," added the CRE president.The future is digital and electric, and the lack of a consistent vision that keeps up with the times can place us against the current, with enormous costs for the industry, household consumers and the environment, Bodea also said.
Romanian restaurant chain Spartan, which local entrepreneur Stefan Mandachi sold last year to the brand’s main franchised investors, said it recorded a turnover of EUR 48 million in 2023 and announced plans for local and international expansion. The quick-service restaurant network has reached 75 locations and sold Greek-inspired products to over 7 million customers last […]
Remote Butler, an app developed by an IT company from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, that allows registered waiters to practice their profession regardless of their location, will also include people with disabilities. Moreover, it will also use sign language to make it more pleasant for people with speech impairments to access the services of the restaurants they […]
Techsylvania, the premier tech conference renowned for its ability to unite visionaries in the world of technology, is gearing up for its highly anticipated event in 2024. With a focus on fostering collaboration, sparking innovation, and providing unparalleled networking opportunities, Techsylvania 2024 promises to be an event like no other. Among the most exciting aspects […]
‘Small actions influence significant and unforeseen consequences’ This is the root of the Butterfly Effect and the theme behind the inaugural edition of TEDx ISB. We are thrilled to share the resounding success of this event’s first edition, held on the 6th of April 2024. TEDx events are...
flydubai decided to open a new office in Bucharest, in the Eminescu Offices building, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, the real estate consultancy company that brokered the lease. Founded in 2008, flydubai is a low-cost airline based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Elena Iaru, Consultant Office Agency, Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, said: “We […]
Alstom announced on April 23 that it completed a new maintenance facility in Bucharest for electric rolling stock. According to the company, Alstom Grivita Depot is Romania’s first established depot dedicated to the maintenance and testing of electric trains and locomotives. The first EMU from...
