Romania is the next BESS hotspot in SEE, says Aurora Energy Research
Aurora Energy Research has today released its new Romanian Flexible Energy forecast service, and batteries are set to become a…
7 immediate measures for the competitiveness of the Romanian steel industry (EPG study)
Romania’s steel industry is going through a period of major uncertainty, facing volatile energy prices, limited access to critical raw…
Study: Investing in home energy efficiency is still a luxury for Romanians
Approximately 44% of Romanians are considering investing this year in various energy efficiency projects for the homes they live in,…
Nuclear expansion hits high costs (EY study)
Nuclear power is essential for the security of electricity supply in the CESA region. Eight countries (Armenia, Bulgaria, the Czech…
Smart and bi-directional charging is key to reducing costs and grid stability
By 2030, EVs could contribute 4% to Europe’s annual energy supply, enough to power 30 million homes annually, according to…
Unlocking BESS potential in the power market (analysis by Aurora Energy Research)
As energy transition accelerates, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a critical component of the power system. However,…
Moderate growth, high inflation and persistent economic risks for Romania (Allianz Trade analysis)
Romania has been one of the strongest performing emerging economies, but periods of accelerated economic growth, accompanied by imbalances, have…
EPG: A clear vision is needed for the renovation, decarbonisation and even potential extension of district heating systems
Romania currently has a district heating network spanning more than 4,380 km, serving around 1.05 million customers, but business models…
The pace of building renovation must accelerate to reach our climate targets (EPG study)
To reach the 2030 targets, Romania needs to substantially increase renovation rates in both the residential and non-residential sectors, Energy…
5 key points from the EBRD Transition Report 2024-2025; warnings against interventionism
At the official launch in Bucharest of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Transition Report 2024-2025, Chief Economist…
REI Grup – More than 2 bln. euro in non-reimbursable funds in Q1 for investments
The beginning of 2025 comes with allocations of over 2 billion euros in the form of non-reimbursable funds for investments…
Final electricity consumption up 1.8% in the first 11 months
Romania’s final electricity consumption in the first 11 months of 2024 was 46.029 billion kWh, 1.8% higher than the period…
Mihai Melintei (Energy Analytical Studies): Moldova’s energy prospects after 1 January 2025
Mihai Melintei, Energy Analytical Studies The current situation in Moldova’s energy sector underlines the critical interdependence between the two banks…
Călin Georgescu and Elena Lasconi enter the presidential election second round; PSD and PNL pushed towards internal reforms
The first round of the presidential election has produced unexpected results. With 99.91% of the minutes from the polling stations…
VICTA: 1,630 public projects invest 24.41 billion lei in photovoltaic panels
Public authorities in Romania have launched 1,630 photovoltaic panel investment projects in the last year. Data analyzed by VICTA.ro, the…
Surge in fuel excise duties and energy, among the factors inflaming inflation in July
The increase in excise duties on fuels, energy, restaurants, water and sewerage accelerated the increase in inflation in July of…
Results of main energy producers – in line with the price drop, the system operators mark significant increases
Major energy-producing companies reported lower profits in the first quarter (Q1) of the current year, hit by falling prices over…
AHK Romania: German companies consider their own businesses and outlook stable
The latest business situation questionnaire carried out by AHK Romania this spring reveals a relatively stable business situation of German…
Energy resources attract industry, but technological innovation is the main thing at stake
Romania has great opportunities for development due to its geography (location and resources) and geopolitical context, but also because it…
Financial results 2023: Electrica and Transelectrica mark growth, Romgaz and Transgaz – decrease
The Electrica Group recorded a net profit of 620.4 million lei in 2023, up by 61.6 million lei (plus 11%).…
Energy Transition has better chances in the developing regions of Europe
There was one piece of information that made some waves in recent months – Romania has surpassed Hungary in terms…
Aurora Energy Research on Romania’s 2023 revised NECP
Earlier this month, the European Commission published on its website the updated draft version of the Romanian National Energy and…
The energy security of the Republic of Moldova depends on the Transnistrian file
Mihai Melintei, Energy Analytical Studies Recently, the energy issue and the concept of energy security have firmly established themselves in…