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Photovoltaic (PV) generation impacts agricultural areas by enabling dual-use systems, where land can be used for both solar power generation and agriculture. This approach, known as agrivoltaics, optimizes land use and can enhance agricultural efficiency. However, it's important to consider situational factors, such as the potential warming effect of PV installations on land surface temperature, which could affect crop selection.

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🇷🇴 The report provides a comprehensive analysis of #energy poverty in #Romania, highlighting its implications for economic development and social equity. The report highlights the main factors contributing to energy poverty and evaluates the current situation of Romanian households experiencing this issue, and offers actionable recommendations to mitigate the issue, emphasizing the importance of trust, effective communication, and targeted policy interventions to improve energy access and support vulnerable households.

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The European Urban Initiative call is finally out! Energy Transition and Technology in Cities are the topics of the third call for Innovative Actions, with a total budget of EUR 90 million. The call is financing projects co-financed with up to EUR 5 million from ERDF testing bold and disruptive solutions with an impact on reshaping the future of the urban context. Local authorities have a great opportunity to team up with innovative stakeholders, but also to transfer the added value of the solutions proposed to other cities in Europe. The call is open until 14 October, several info sessions are scheduled for the next weeks. European Commission Euractiv Urban Agenda for the EU URBACT

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Bulgaria’s state-owned electricity transmission company, Elektroenergien Sistemen Operator EAD (ESO), has signed an agreement with the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to advance new transmission infrastructure for cross-border export capacity. According to the partners in a release, the new transmission infrastructure will ease the integration of new renewable energy sources and increase ESO’s capacity to export electricity to Bulgaria’s neighbours. USTDA will provide grant funding for a feasibility study to assess the expansion of Bulgaria’s transmission grid, with the goal of increasing cross-border capacity by 2,000MW at each of its borders with Greece, North Macedonia, Romania and Türkiye. In addition to increasing export capacity, the project will ease the introduction of new renewable power onto Bulgaria’s grid and facilitate its transmission without impacting the grid’s stability. Bulgaria seeks to decarbonise its power sector through the phaseout of coal-fired power plants and the deployment of renewable energy resources. The added transmission capacity will facilitate the deployment of renewable resources ahead of decommissioning existing coal-fired power plants. #energytransition #bulgaria #greece #romania #türkiye #macedonia #crossbordertrade #electricgrid #renewableenergy #transmissiongrid #worldgameworkshop #regionalcoopeation

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💥 Join us on #ESINERGY webinar II 🔹 2nd webinar on Increasing RE generation power without strengthening the grid: potential, legal proposals in Germany and potential role of energy communities 🔹 ESINERGY project, led by the Local Energy Agency Pomurje from Slovenia (LEA Pomurje) with support from the Interreg Danube Region Programme, involves collaboration between 12 countries within the Danube Region. The project's goal is to address one of the key challenges in modern energy technology, which is managing the imbalance between produced energy and load in the electrical grid. This issue is inadequate for future needs such as increasing consumption, energy demand, and other factors. 🔹 Event Details: Date: 11th September 2024 Time: 10:00-11:30 CET Platform ZOOM: https://lnkd.in/dBAQQzWq #DanubeRegion #Interreg #ESINERGY #EUInitiatives

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Here's the latest Monday update on legislative changes in the #energy sector: ➕ ENERGY COMMUNITIES IN ROMANIA ➕ ENERGY FOR MOLDOVA ➕ EUROPEAN COUNCIL ADOPTS ENERGY MARKET REFORM Our colleague, Eusebiu-Valentin Stamate, prepared a full report for you (link in the first comment).

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🌱EPG's latest Policy Paper outlines strategic recommendations for shaping Romania's Social Climate Plan #SCP to fully leverage the €6 billion available through the Social Climate Fund #SCF.   🚗 🏠The SCF will be introduced alongside the new Emissions Trading System #ETS2 and will have a twin mission: to protect vulnerable households, transport users and vulnerable microenterprises from the impact of ETS2 in the short run, and to help them respond to the carbon price by making emissions-lowering investments in the longer run. The SCF will have a results-based structure like the National Recovery and Resilience Plans, which underscores the need for an impactful SCP.     🔍Moreover, Romania will also collect additional revenues from ETS2 to be spent on climate and social programmes. These revenues can fund interventions that go beyond the scope of the SCF, which would be beneficial for Romania, where numerous rural households use woody biomass for heating, a resource not directly affected by ETS2.   🎯Read the policy paper to gain a better understanding of how the ETS2 will impact energy and transport poverty in Romania, and what actions authorities can take to make the most of these funds. In short, the authors—Daniel Duma, EPG Senior Associate Researcher; Ana-Maria Niculicea, EPG Researcher; Constantin Postoiu, EPG Head of Data Analysis; and Mihnea Catuti, EPG Head of Research—propose the following recommendations for Romanian authorities: 🔸Seize the opportunity of the SCF to tackle energy (and transport) poverty more systematically in Romania. 🔸Design SCP interventions in synergy with other funding instruments, either existing or potential. 🔸Enable wide and meaningful consultation to ensure the measures and investments are correctly tailored to the needs of vulnerable groups and are designed in an inclusive manner with beneficiaries and local authorities.   📜For more details, read the policy paper available in English: https://shorturl.at/nXGO1  Or the Romanian version: https://shorturl.at/oNDqE 

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The political economy aspects of just transition in the energy sector are complex and funding commitments from #JETP remains a challenge https://lnkd.in/duNW8Egc.

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It's time for the last week's news and statements from the energy sector: ➕ ANRE PROPOSED ENERGY COMMUNITY MODELS ➕ ANRE APPROVES NEW RETURN RATE FOR ENERGY DISTRIBUTION ➕ MINISTRY OF ENERGY LAUNCHES ENERCLIMA PLATFORM FOR PUBLIC TESTING Issue Monitoring' clients receive a detailed report (written by our colleague Eusebiu-Valentin Stamate) accompanied by a summary of the most important legislative initiatives in the energy sector. Want to join those who get the news first? Write "FREE DEMO" in the comments to find out more.

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Borut Pahor, former President of Slovenia, emphasised that COP29 is possibly the last summit to inspire enthusiasm and optimism among people He pointed to the recent elections in the European Union and the United States, noting that political campaigns in both regions included significant criticism of the green transition. Pahor further stated that the leadership of Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen might adopt a more cautious approach toward making strong commitments for the future. #ANewz #GlobalNews #LatestNews #COP29

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At the Budapest Climate Summit, Monika Figaj, Climate and Just Transition Expert at the Energy Community Secretariat provided valuable insights into the current state of Just Transition in the region. #BudapestClimateSummit #JustTransition #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #SocialInclusion #GreenEconomy #EnergyCommunity #ClimateJustice #SustainableFuture

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Upon Romania’s request, the European Commission has published Romania’s Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (INECP) 2025-2030. The #INECP includes 89 additional policies and measures aimed at increasing the share of #renewableenergy sources (RES), significantly reducing greenhouse gas (#GHG) #emissions and implementing innovative solutions across all economic sectors. https://lnkd.in/d8hQisx9

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Michał Orłowski, CFA VicePresident Grupa TAURON at #POLITICOSustainableWeek: Over the next 30 years, the increase in electricity demand will be 4 times higher than in the last 30 years. Investments in grids and storage will be key to accelerate electrification in all #EU Member States.

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Israel-based Nofar Energy has secured a €110 million financing package from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Raiffeisen Bank International AG to build and operate two solar PV power plants in Romania. The Iepuresti and Ghimpati are located in south-eastern Romania and will have a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW. “This achievement is not just a milestone; it is the logical next step in Nofar’s ongoing journey of growth and excellence,” said Favi Stelian, CEO of Nofar Energy România. “The successful completion of these projects will play a crucial role in supporting Romania’s ambitious goal for decarbonisation, contributing to a greener future for the region.” The financing includes a €55 million loan from the EBRD, matched by an additional €55 million from Raiffeisen Bank International. The funding will be disbursed in two tranches of €25 million and €30 million, with the first tranche partially covered by a first loss guarantee provided by the European Union under the InvestEU programme. The solar projects are expected to generate 386 GWh of renewable electricity per annum, helping to avoid about 160,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year, while the electricity produced will be sold on the local market. Grzegorz Zielinski, EBRD Head of Energy Europe, stated: “We are excited to support Nofar Energy’s renewable energy investments in Romania, with the support of the InvestEU guarantee. These solar power plants will increase Romania’s renewable capacity, supporting the country’s ambition to add 11.9 GW of new renewable capacity by 2030.” #cleanenergy

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🌬️ Increasing Social Acceptance of Wind Energy 🌍 A recent survey by Interreg Europe, an interregional cooperation programme co-funded by the European Union, sheds light on challenges facing wind energy projects. Despite wind energy contributing 17% to the EU27+UK's power demand by 2022, #publicacceptance varies due to concerns like aesthetics, wildlife impact, noise, and land use changes. To enhance acceptance, policymakers advocate for community engagement, equitable benefit sharing, and rigorous #environmental assessments. Different projects in EU's coutries, demonstrate successful community-owned and environmentally conscious models. For more insights, read the here: https://lnkd.in/dR86dUJc #WindEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CommunityEmpowerment #Sustainability #WindPower #WIMBY #SocialAcceptance

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Through #RePowerEU, you can receive up to €10.000 in non-refundable funding, offered as vouchers - €5.000 for solar panels and €5.000 for an energy storage system. The program is open to residential clients across Romania, whether you’re installing #solar for the first time or adding #storage to maximize your energy independence. 🏡 With different stages of funding, RePowerEU is designed to meet you where you are in your energy journey, covering the essentials that get you closer to a #sustainable home. If you want to see if the program is right for you, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 to check your eligibility, explore the necessary steps, and find out how to make your house self-sustaining. Own your #energy. ⚡ #EnergyIndependence #SustainableLiving #GreenEnergy #EnergyStorage 

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The next step in the energy transition is putting every finished solar panel in existence into service. Regarding payment for PV panels, a couple years before the first payment for the panels is due, or even better, a couple years of Chinese and/or American or other governments paying for the panels is an amazing strategic opportunity for global leadership, economic sustainability and status. The energy, i.e., the renewable electrons when supply results in negative pricing, should be free, allowing the free charging of home and EV and batteries. The result will be time of use consumer arbitrage of bidirectional energy and happy economic sustainability, peace, and prosperity. All energy is renewable; solar, wind and geothermal take a thousand years and huge extraction cost, out of the process of plants decaying to produce oil that requires more expensive extraction, processing and delivery than renewables. We need oil to power tomorrow. However, the nation that leads the energy transition will win the post combustion peace and prosperity. Today half the world uses fossil fuels autocratically supplied by the other half. Renewable Energy Independence is the only path to global climate stability, peace, and prosperity. And no, you don't get to, or need to, vote on the energy transition. Evolution includes economics. Our kids have got this. #energytransition #energyindependence #peaceandprosperity #sharethis hashtag #followformore

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