Hidroelectrica appoints new CEO amid energy transition push
Iulius Dan Plaveti has taken over as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hidroelectrica starting 10 June 2026, with his mandate running until 7 November 2027.
Iulius Dan Plaveti has taken over as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hidroelectrica starting 10 June 2026, with his mandate running until 7 November 2027.
E.ON Energie Romania plans to invest approximately €120 million over the next five years, primarily in developing its portfolio of energy solutions including photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, energy efficiency measures and electric mobility infrastructure.
Rezolv Energy has commissioned the St. George solar park in Silistra, near the Bulgaria-Romania border. Built on a former airport site, the €270 million project transforms abandoned land into a renewable energy facility.
Premier Energy has begun construction of its 200 MW/400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project near Iași, Romania. The total development and construction cost is estimated at €75 million.
Auchan Romania is consolidating its transition to green energy, accelerating the integration of renewable sources in its operations.
State-owned power producer Hidroelectrica achieved total investments of RON 781 million (€157 million) in 2025, up 32% compared to 2024, representing the company's best investment volume in years.
Alive Energy has acquired Green Storage Farm, a battery energy storage system with 82.8 MW of installed power and 181 MWh storage capacity. The project has reached ready-to-build status and received foreign direct investment screening clearance.
The European Commission (EC) has approved a €150 million Romanian scheme to support electricity storage, contributing to the transition towards a net-zero economy.
Electrica has signed a memorandum of understanding with steel maker Liberty Galați for the joint development of renewable energy production and storage capacities of up to 500MW.
YESS Power, the energy storage brand of Topkapı Endüstri, has delivered a 30MW/60MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Mey Energy's 55 MW Novaci solar power plant in North Macedonia.
Premier Energy has completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in a 158 MW wind farm in Hungary.
Enery has started construction of the Ogrezeni hybrid renewable energy project in Giurgiu County, Romania.
Companies and local authorities will have over €1.5 billion in grants available for investment in energy and energy efficiency at the beginning of next year.
Simtel Team has announced the opening of a new subsidiary, Simtel Nordics, in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of its ongoing international expansion.
The South Tower of City Gate in Bucharest, developed and managed by GTC, has been awarded the LEED Gold v5 certificate. This is the latest version of the world's green building standard, outlining steps towards near-zero carbon emissions, prioritizing people, and supporting building resilience. City Gate is the first property in Romania and only the fourth existing building in Europe to achieve this recognition, following projects in Italy, Spain, and Sweden.
Visual Fan's Allview Energy division has completed a 1.96 MWp photovoltaic park project at the Cacica Salt Mine in Pârteștii de Jos, Suceava County.
Oil major OMV Petrom has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 50% stake in the Gabare photovoltaic project, which is being developed by Enery in Bulgaria.
DRI, the European renewables arm of DTEK, has announced the appointment of Murat Cinar as its new CEO.
State-owned energy companies Electrica and Romgaz have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop green energy projects with an installed capacity of up to 400 MW.
Premier Energy said its normalised revenue increased by 49% year-on-year, reaching €797.5 million in H1 2025, while its normalised net profit grew by 23% year-on-year.

Iulius Dan Plaveti has taken over as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hidroelectrica starting 10 June 2026, with his mandate running until 7 November 2027.
Visual Fan has completed the energisation phase of its Full EPC BESS project in Teiuș, featuring a storage capacity of 120 MWh.
The TechAngels Board has appointed Ana Maria Andronic as President for a mandate lasting until next year's internal elections.
Romanian entrepreneur Iulian Stanciu has announced the sale of his stake in eMAG Group to Prosus, 17 years after taking over the company and 14 years after signing the partnership with Naspers (Prosus).
Romanian consumers are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the country's economic and political outlook while continuing to prioritise spending and aggressively seek value, according to the latest Consumer Sentiment Survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).