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Renewable energy’s share on German power grids reaches 55% in 2023
01/16/202401/16/2024
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Renewable energy’s share on German power grids reaches 55% in 2023

The share of renewables on Germany’s power grids rose by 6.6 percentage points to 55% of the total last year, the sector’s regulator said on Wednesday, as Europe’s largest economy moves closer to its 2030 target. Germany wants green power to account for 80% of its energy mix by 2030. It has ditched nuclear power...

About 30.000 charging stations for electric cars are foreseen by mid-2026
01/05/202401/05/2024
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About 30.000 charging stations for electric cars are foreseen by mid-2026

Romania plans to enhance the national infrastructure for alternative fuels in road vehicles, which includes the installation of at least 30,000 recharging points by mid-2026, as announced EU Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean. The projects will be financed from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The EU, according to the transport commissioner, needs to...

The Green Cities Project – a chance for the sustainable development of Bucharest
01/05/202401/05/2024
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The Green Cities Project – a chance for the sustainable development of Bucharest

Bucharest City Hall has launched, together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (ERBD) the Green Cities Action Plan for Bucharest (PAOV) project, as part of a wider initiative, aiming to assist the large urban centres in their transition process towards sustainable growth and reducing carbon emissions. The EBRD funding line supports cities in...

People still don’t understand the importance of collecting used batteries
09/19/202309/19/2023
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People still don’t understand the importance of collecting used batteries

Although the collecting of the batteries is free of charge, only a small category of consumers in Romania, especially amongst the young people got the habit of depositing them in the designated places. According to the European model, the polluter foots the bill. Elena Gaspar, the president of the National Battery Recycling System Association (SNRB)...

Transport and Industry will increasingly rely on hydrogen
08/18/202308/18/2023
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Transport and Industry will increasingly rely on hydrogen

By 2030, Romania will need more than 280 thousand tonnes of hydrogen, mostly renewable, for the transport and industrial sectors, according to estimates in the draft National Hydrogen Strategy 2030, submitted for public debate by the Ministry of Energy. Part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan for Romania (PNRR) endorsed by the European Commission, this...

Towards a cleaner environment
08/01/202308/01/2023
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Towards a cleaner environment

Individual behaviour on waste must change Recycling makes raw materials that can be sold at very good price on the market. The authorities should do more to raise people awareness about the importance of the waste selection. Dr Radu Merica, general manager of the RER Ecologic Group explains how the problem can be solved, while...

Trenchless Romania Conference & Exhibition 2023
06/15/202306/15/2023
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Trenchless Romania Conference & Exhibition 2023

The 7th edition of the Trenchless Romania Conference & Exhibition 2023, the most important event in the region dedicated to the sector of trenchless technologies, which will take place on June 28-29, 2023 at Hotel Caro Club Bucharest. Trenchless Romania Conference & Exhibition 2023 will present equipments, products and services of international manufacturers and suppliers...

Romania’s record high participation at  Munich transport logistic fair
05/16/202305/16/2023
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Romania’s record high participation at  Munich transport logistic fair

32 companies from Romania went to Munich during the 9th – 12th May 2023 to take part to transport logistic, the world’s leading profile event, which brings together all the stakeholders in  the transport and logistcs sectors.  AHK Romania supported  Romania’s participation and organised a joint booth of eight companies:  Cartrans Preda SRL, Devega SRL,...

Exciting opportunity for young professionals aged 18-26
05/03/202305/03/2023
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Exciting opportunity for young professionals aged 18-26

The foreign ministry of Germany announces the launch of our Youth Climate Fellowship Program, designed to empower the next generation of leaders in the fight against climate change. The Youth Climate Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for young people to gain valuable skills, knowledge, and experience in the field of climate action. By participating...

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