Spotlight on Romania: The 600 MWh battery storage boom

Enterprising companies in Romania’s energy storage market have expansion, with recent announcements from two major players, Nova Power & Gas and Visual Fan, set to add over 580 MWh of battery capacity to the grid. The investment wave, supported by key …

Construction of Ingka Investments 300 MW solar park in Romania well underway

The biggest IKEA stores operator is proceeding with a major renewable energy investment plan. Following last year’s regulatory approval in Romania, it is building one of Europe’s largest solar power plants. The construction of a system of 300 MW in peak …

Romania’s Economic Sentiment Indicator plunges to lowest post-pandemic level in July

Romania’s Economic Sentiment Indicator, or ESI, a composite indicator designed to track GDP growth calculated as a weighted average of the balances of replies to selected questions addressed to firms in five key economic sectors, plunged in July to 94.7 – …

INVL fund secures loan for 71 MW of solar projects in Romania

INVL Renewable Energy Fund I, managed by INVL Asset Management, invests in renewable energy projects. The new EUR 29.3 million loan agreement has been signed with Kommunalkredit Austria AG, the fund revealed. It is its second loan to the fund. In November …

Romania’s car production drops 2.8% in first half despite June rebound

Romania’s automobile production fell 2.8% year-on-year (y/y) in the first six months of 2025 to 284,216 units, despite a sharp recovery in June, data published by the Romanian Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACAROM) showed. In the first half of …

Romania offers cybersecurity support to Moldova ahead of September vote

BUCHAREST – Romania is ready to help Moldova defend against cyber threats ahead of its parliamentary election on 28 September, President Nicușor Dan said Wednesday, warning of growing Russian interference. “Russia is waging a hybrid war in Europe, …

This aerial view taken on July 9, 2023 shows former logging areas in Romania's Tarhaus Valley

Romania seeks stronger ties with Bangladesh, eyes energy sector: Ambassador Sena Latif

  Highlighting the potential of deepening relations with Bangladesh in a number of areas, Romanian Ambassador to Bangladesh Sena Latif has said energy is one of the sectors that they would like to focus on more, given the potential in both countries. …

Romania, ready to support Moldova with cyber expertise, if help is requested

0 Romania will provide assistance to the Republic of Moldova in the field of cyber security, if the authorities in Chisinau request this support, stated the Romanian President Nicusor Dan, emphasizing that any support will be granted without interfering in …

G Adventures launches new trips to Moldova and Romania

G Adventures has launched three new trips in Eastern Europe, an often overlooked part of the world. Its first new itinerary is in Moldova, then there’s a standalone trip to Romania, and a 14-day combination of the two. For Australian travellers seeking …