Author: Andreea Ionescu

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, and RNV Infrastructure announce that three wind projects, with a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW, are entering the execution phase after the final investment decision (FID) was adopted. The projects already have the necessary permits, and production is expected to begin, in stages, from the first half of 2027. ”OMV Petrom's objective for 2030 is to have over 2.5 GW of installed capacity in renewable energy projects, together with partners. We have built a portfolio of solar, wind, and hydro projects, which provides us with the necessary options for…

The stake in the energy sector battle is to clean house and we must put an end to land and connection permit speculators, in the interest of serious investors who had no room and still have no room, said the advisor to the Prime Minister of Romania, Sebastian Burduja, on Wednesday, during the fifth edition of the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit, according to Agerpres. „I remember that, from the beginning of my term, in 2023, I said exactly these things: we must put an end to land and connection permit speculators in the interest of serious investors, who had no room and still have no room, let alone..."

The impact of the political crisis is already visible on the stock market, which has fallen by more than 2%, as well as on the yields of 10-year government bonds, which have risen by 50 basis points, according to the president of CFA Romania, Adrian Codîrlașu. „If we look at what is happening in the financial markets, we will see that, at the opening, the stock exchange fell by more than 2%(at 12:30 PM - editor's note), and the yields of 10-year government bonds have increased, in the recent period, by approximately 50 basis points. The evolutions are just beginning and more news may appear that could move prices further….

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of the economic value generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is being captured by just one-fifth (20%) of organizations, while the rest are still experimenting, testing, and launching pilot projects that largely remain in the testing phase, according to the global PwC AI Performance report. The report's findings indicate that what sets the top companies apart is not simply accumulating more AI tools, but treating artificial intelligence as a driver of business reinvention – seeking new revenue streams, exploring new territories emerging from industry convergence, and simultaneously investing in quality...

EY announces the global, organization-wide implementation of autonomous artificial intelligence in audit services, marking a fundamental shift towards an AI-transformed audit. This launch and modernized approach to auditing are part of a multi-billion dollar investment in audit quality, technology, and people under EY's ongoing global strategy – „All in.” EY is directly incorporating a new multi-agent system integrated with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Foundry, and Microsoft Fabric into EY Canvas, the unique global audit technology platform that processes over 1.4 trillion accounting records annually. These capabilities integrate…

Drone, artificial intelligence, and digital twin-based technologies are beginning to be integrated into an increasing number of photovoltaic projects, changing how asset quality and performance are controlled. EYEROD is among the companies developing such solutions, from advanced module analysis to complete power plant monitoring through digital platforms. In an exclusive interview with IndustryNews, Ibrahim Burak Keskin, Electrical and Electronics Engineer at EYEROD, explains how these tools contribute to reducing losses and optimizing performance. He will present these innovations and their applications on April 22-23 at Solar Energy Bucharest…

The Intelligent Energy Association (IEA) proposes the Government adopt a national plan to respond to the fuel crisis generated by the war in the Gulf. ”Romania is not isolated from these realities. Our economy, transportation, agriculture, and food supply depend heavily on gasoline and diesel fuel. Every truck carrying food, every bus taking people to work, every agricultural machine in the field runs on these fuels. Therefore, the idea of a national fuel-saving plan may seem inconvenient, but it is actually an act of responsibility. It's not about arbitrary restrictions or panic, but about preparedness. Governments that wait...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu, together with the Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Irineu Darău, will inaugurate on Monday, April 20, 2026, at NATO headquarters in Brussels, the event to promote the national industry in the field, „Romania Industry Day”. Over 20 top Romanian companies have announced their participation in this event, according to a statement from the MFA. The event, organized for the first time at the Alliance's headquarters, is a major step in Romania's economic diplomacy efforts. The central objective is to highlight the strategic relevance of the national defense industry for NATO's security architecture and to raise the profile of the defense and cybersecurity sector in...

Visual Fan S.A., a Romanian company with over 20 years of experience, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the symbol ALW, announces its remarkable financial results for the year 2025. In 2026, the company is accelerating the construction of a business ecosystem where green energy, electric mobility, and technology integrate into a coherent model, focused on sustainable growth and long-term relevance. Launched in 2022, the Green by Allview strategy has proven its effectiveness through three years of consistent growth and consolidation, and in 2026 the company is stepping into a new phase: scaling in high-potential segments and strengthening an integrated business model…

Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and trade barriers, the Bosch Group intends to leverage growth opportunities in its global markets to the fullest with its full innovative power in fiscal year 2026. Initial investments required in strategically important future fields are expected to remain at the high level of previous years. In 2025, Bosch allocated approximately 12 billion euros for research and development investments and capital expenditures. The technology and services supplier estimates sales growth of 2–5 percent and an operational EBIT margin of 4–6 percent for 2026. On the occasion of...