Author: Andreea Ionescu

The International Monetary Fund has warned European governments against resorting to temporary measures, such as fuel tax cuts, to cushion high energy prices caused by the Middle East war, arguing that such measures are inefficient and poorly targeted, DPA reports, according to Agerpres. Although policymakers may be tempted to limit price increases through caps or fuel tax reductions, the IMF stated in a briefing targeting Europe that “these measures are not wise ones.” In an analysis published Friday, the international financial institution specified that broad support disproportionately benefits higher-income households...

The Romanian renewable energy equipment market is still dominated by the residential segment, but demand from the commercial and industrial sectors is experiencing accelerated growth. In an exclusive interview with IndustryNews.ro, Bogdan Duță, CEO of Amperium Romania, says that in the medium term, the C&I segment and utility-scale projects will become dominant, driven by customer maturity and the need for energy efficiency. What are the main competitive advantages of Amperium's portfolio manufacturers? Amperium collaborates with global manufacturers, particularly from Germany and Asia, selected based on reliability and long-term performance. The advantages relate to technological quality and the warranties offered, but also…

Photovoltaic projects are undergoing a paradigm shift, with the focus moving from simple energy production to consumption optimization and real-time control. In an exclusive interview with IndustryNews.ro, Cosmin Cheran, representative of Think Blu Solution, explains that the economic outcome of a system is no longer determined solely by its production, but by how the energy is used. Cosmin Cheran will be a speaker at the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit, organized from April 22–23, 2026, at the Palace of the Parliament. In the projects you implement, how much are we still talking about simple energy production and...

International expansion and the development of new business lines mark a stage of maturity for companies in the renewables sector, against the backdrop of growing large-scale projects and the need for integrated solutions. In an exclusive interview with IndustryNews.ro, Cristian Dragomir, CEO of WALDEVAR Energy, states that floating PV and storage integration are becoming strategic directions, while the company expands its presence in European markets such as Italy, Germany, and the Czech Republic. WALDEVAR will have a stand at the Solar Energy Bucharest Summit, organized from April 22–23, 2026, at the Palace of the Parliament. WALDEVAR has accelerated its international expansion in recent years. In what…

The structure of the photovoltaic market in Romania is gradually changing, with an increasing share of commercial and utility projects, while the residential segment remains strongly influenced by funding programs. The residential segment reacts quickly to these mechanisms, with periods of accelerated growth or blockages, while utility-scale projects have longer development cycles and are influenced by factors such as financing, grid infrastructure, and economic feasibility. In an exclusive interview with IndustryNews.ro, Cristian Lefter, CEO of Lemetal Energy, states that this evolution comes against the backdrop of market maturation and a shift towards more complex and stable projects on...

A new study from Harvard Business Review suggests that AI doesn't reduce work, but intensifies it, enabling more high-speed, individual tasks that require protective „human connection” time to avoid professional burnout. One of AI's promises is that it can reduce workload, allowing employees to focus more on higher-value, more engaging tasks. But, according to a new study, AI tools aren't reducing work — they're constantly intensifying it: In the study, employees worked at a faster pace, took on a wider range of tasks…

„Green” and renewable energy represent the answer to cybersecurity, stated Cristian Nacu, Senior Country Officer for Romania at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), on Thursday, at a specialized conference. „The European Union has legislation and agreements that we have signed and are still in effect, and it is very difficult to change them as long as the European Union itself does not change. I think it would be foolish on our part to ignore the fact that there are many funds allocated for such financing, if only to mention the Modernization Fund. From the perspective of..."

Recent data confirms a shift in the dynamics of Romania's economy. After several months of moderation, in March, the annual inflation rate returned to growth, reaching 9.87%, up from 9.31%in February, due to the increase in fuel prices and the volatile external context, according to the latest analysis by the Concordia Confederation. This development follows a 2025 in which significant adjustments, both in energy prices and fiscal policy, contributed significantly to the current inflation level. Under these conditions, price pressures remain high in the short term, even if for the second half...

Concelex, a top construction company in Romania, will carry out the structural consolidation, rehabilitation, and modernization works for the Dacia-Romania Palace (Pinacoteca Palace). The intervention aims to secure a building of special importance, located in one of the densest and most sensitive built-up areas of downtown Bucharest, the company announced. The building, which is listed in the Historical Monuments Register, is classified as a seismic risk building and is currently managed by the Municipal Administration for the Consolidation of Seismic Risk Buildings (AMCCRS). The project aims for seismic consolidation as well as increased energy efficiency, with a contract value of 88.29 million lei. „Through this contract, we are going to..."

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the opening of the session, Hidroelectrica's market capitalization surpassed the 70 billion lei threshold, reaching 72.4 billion lei at its peak in the first minutes of trading, an absolute record for the BVB, the company announced. The consistent appreciation occurred against the backdrop of the company's ambitious investment plans, coupled with the consolidation of its position as Romania's largest electricity producer and supplier, while simultaneously increasing its focus on streamlining trading activities. The remarkable performance since the beginning of the year, namely a return of almost 30%, approximately 10 percentage points above the index's average…