Yeşilyurt Enerji secures €20 million for solar farm in Romania

Business Forum

17 March, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Turkish investor Yeşilyurt Enerji has successfully secured a €20 million financing package from the Netherlands-based bank YapiKredi to advance its renewable energy footprint in Romania.

The capital is earmarked for the development of a 49 MW solar project located in Dâmboviţa County.

This transaction represents a major milestone in the company's regional strategy, as it continues to scale its operations within the Romanian solar sector.

The funding process was supported by legal experts who managed the due diligence and structuring phases to ensure the project met the necessary requirements for large-scale renewable energy investment.

"Romania is a strategic market for us, and securing this financing is a crucial step in expanding our solar energy presence here," said Yalcin Yesilyurt, Partner and Board Member of Yeşilyurt Enerji.

Law firm Popescu Roman Radu Florea & Associates (PRRF) supported Yeşilyurt Enerji on the financing deal.

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